Detail 01
Nylon strings
Warmer and softer under the fingers than steel. Much lower tension, so the neck needs no truss rod.
Product detailSKU #1274115046444
CordobaC9 CD/MH Acoustic Nylon-String Classical Guitar Natural
dynamicclassicalfolksinger songwriter
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A solid-cedar-top classical with mahogany back and sides at a step-up price. For players who want real classical tone without a luthier budget.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle players moving up from a laminate-top student classical
- Nylon-string work in classical, bossa, folk and singer-songwriter settings
- Recording, where a solid top's dynamic response shows up clearly
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Steel-string players wanting a narrow neck and tight string spacing
- Anyone needing a plug-in guitar out of the box
- Players who want a cutaway for upper-fret access
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
650mm scale length
Full classical scale. Wider fret spacing than a steel-string acoustic, which matters for small hands.
Detail 03
12 frets to the body
Standard classical layout. The neck joins earlier, so anything above the 12th fret gets awkward.
Detail 04
Mahogany neck, U shape
A full, rounded profile that fills the hand. Suits thumb-behind-neck classical technique rather than a wrap-around grip.
Detail 05
Rosewood fingerboard
Slightly softer feel and a bit of warmth off the top end compared to ebony.
Detail 06
Cedar top
Responds fast at low volume with a darker, more immediate voice than spruce. Rewards a light fingerstyle touch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No pickup or preamp. Amplifying it means a soundhole pickup or a mic.
- 02Nylon strings stretch for days after a change. Expect repeated retuning at first.
- 03Classical guitars use tie-block bridges, not bridge pins. Restringing takes practice.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I put steel strings on this?
No. A classical guitar's neck and bracing are built for nylon tension. Steel strings will damage the instrument.
02Does it come with a case?
Plan on buying a case or gig bag separately.
03Is this too big for a beginner?
It's a full-size 650mm scale with a wide nut. Fine for adults, but a smaller-scale guitar suits kids and small hands better.
04What's the difference between cedar and spruce here?
This one is cedar. It sounds warmer and opens up right away, where spruce starts brighter and takes years to break in.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51274115046444
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