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Cordoba C12 CD Nylon String Acoustic Guitar - Cedar

6-string Acoustic Nylon-string Classical Guitar with Cedar Top, Rosewood Back and Sides with Flame Maple Wedge, 2" Nut Width, and Hard Case - Gloss Finish
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A Lattice-braced Classical Guitar

The handmade Cordoba C12 nylon-string classical guitar fuses modern elements with traditional design. It starts with a solid Indian rosewood back and sides with a flame maple center wedge and a lattice-braced solid Canadian cedar top, for rich tones with a lively presence. The mahogany neck with an extended fingerboard provides better access to upper frets and excellent sustain. For a remarkably beautiful guitar that performs as good as it looks, get the Cordoba C12.

Modern elements meet traditional design

Cordoba incorporated a few modern design elements into the C12, giving it a distinct voice and greater playability. The Cordoba C12 features a lattice-braced top. Lattice bracing increases a guitars projection and sensitivity. You'll also enjoy increased access to the upper frets and increased playability from the C12's raised fingerboard.

Premium tonewoods deliver big tone

You'll love the rich, full tone of the Cordoba C12's premium tonewoods. Solid Indian rosewood back and sides with a flame maple center wedge set a powerful tonal foundation for the solid Canadian cedar top, giving you the right balance of warmth and brightness. The neck is solid mahogany, for maximum transfer of string energy to the cedar top. An ebony fingerboard and Indian rosewood bridge complete the elegant look.

Great look, great playability

The Cordoba C12 is gorgeous to simply look at, from the detailed mother-of-pearl "Esteso" rosette inlay and maple binding to the gold tuners with ebony buttons. And you'll love how the gloss lacquer finish shows off the Indian rosewood body and Canadian cedar top. But looks aren't everything, the C12 was designed with playability in mind, and the great look is just the icing on the classical cake.

Cordoba C12 Nylon-string Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Handmade classical guitar with premium tonewoods
  • Solid Indian rosewood back and sides with a flame maple center wedge for full-bodied frequency response
  • Solid Canadian cedar top for excellent definition and projection
  • Combines elegance detailing with premium tonewoods and classic construction methods for an amazingly playable guitar
  • Modern design elements include lattice bracing and a raised fingerboard
  • Natural lacquer finish will allow the cedar top to mature its tone over the years
  • Humidified hard case included

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Nylon
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Body Shape: Spanish Classic
  • Body Style: No Cutaway
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Top Wood: Solid Canadian Cedar
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Indian Rosewood with Flame Maple Center Wedge
  • Body Bracing: Lattice Bracing
  • Binding: Maple
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Traditional
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Side Position Markers
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • Scale Length: 25.6"
  • Tuning Machines: Cordoba Premium Gold tuners
  • Bridge Material: Indian Rosewood
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 2.04"
  • Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
  • Overall Length: 39"
  • Body Width: 14.6"
  • Body Depth: 3.7"-3.8"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-753-0030

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

An Amazing Guitar

I would have written this sooner but I've been very busy playing my beautiful new Cordoba guitar..
To say I'm extremely happy with my purchase is an understatement. My Cordoba C12 CD is everything I hoped it would be, and much more.
I thank my Sales Engineer, Timothy VanSlyke for his valuable assistance.
The Cordoba C12 CD is expertly crafted, beautiful to look at… and a sheer joy to play.
Thank you Sweetwater and thank you again Tim.
Rated 5/5

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Great Guitar, Nice Sounds-added K&K Pure Pick-up! Cordoba Clear Pick Guard-New High Tension Alliance Cnatiga Savarez 510 AJH strings from Strings By Mail-Traverse City Michigan and added a Tone wood Brace inside for my Tonewood Amp!

All is Great! Nice Job Sweetater Service Team for my lowaction setup and new pick-up and of course my Sales Rep Nicholas Weaver!

Music background: Acoustic Guitar Player
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Cordoba C12 Love it!

I've been playing classical guitar for over 20 years and I've owned very expensive concert level guitars. When I opened the beautiful cordoba case I was stunned with the craftsmanship of this guitar. Right out of the box the guitar was perfect. The only thing I had to do was tune it up. I was very surprised with the volume, cello like basses, and piano like trebles. I've been playing it all weekend and its been hard to put it down. I look forward too many practice hours with this beauty.

Thanks for your help Jimmy
Rated 5/5

A Fantastic Classical Guitar!

This is my first classical guitar I have ever owned. I played several different brands including a Cordoba C5 & C10.... I watched several reviews on the C12 and decided to purchase one. I Immediately started the ordering process from Sweetwater, the only place I purchase my guitars and equipmentfrom. There were 5 different C12's to pick from. A great option from Sweetwater, you can look and compare each instrument and choose the one you want. My Cordoba came very protectively packaged from Sweetwater. It was better than expected and ready to play! I love it! The attention to detail ease of play are excellent! I decided on the cedar top C12. It has a nice rich, deep tone that rings forever.

Thanks to my sales specialist, Austin for again making my purchase from Sweetwater enjoyable. Austin is personable, knowledgeable and it's a pleasure speaking with him.

From strings, guitar picks, amps and guitars, Sweetwater is miles ahead of all other musical instrument companies.
Music background: Been playing for 30 years. I enjoy all styles of music but enjoy playing jazz chord melody, blues and Classical guitar styles.
Rated 5/5

Great Guitar

Great guitar to purchase if looking for luthier-made.
Music background: Student
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