classical
C5 / C9
| Maker | Córdoba Guitars |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States / Spain |
| Type | classical |
| Price | USD 449.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1997 |
| Status | current |
The Cordoba C5 and C9 are nylon-string classical guitars bracketing the student and step-up ends of the range.
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Why it matters
The C5 is the model most often recommended as a first classical guitar, and the C9 is the step up in the range; between them they cover where most players begin. Both are built in production quantities, so stock is easy to find and prices are stable rather than fluctuating with dealer promotions. Sizes and versions vary within each line, which is the detail that catches people out.
Note
Student and step-up classical staples.
Specifications
- Scale length: 650 mm (25.59 in)
- Neck shape: C
Before you buy
- Body size varies within the range, including parlor and crossover versions, so check the model code
- Nylon strings need different technique from steel, and action height matters more than finish at this level
- Setup quality varies between examples, so a fresh setup is worth budgeting for
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
This is Classical Guitar · 2018-02 · 244,743 views
“➔ See the full review of the Cordoba C5: ➔ Buy from Amazon: ➔ Canadians buy here: Review of the Cordoba C5 Classical Guitar.”
Close look and playing sample of a Cordoba C5, with a walk through its tone and playability.
This is Classical Guitar · 2016-10 · 179,430 views
“See the full review and specs: Buy the C9 Buy from Amazon: Canadians buy here: ------- I highly recommend you also consider JoLuck Guitars.”
Hands-on look at the Cordoba C9 Parlor, playing a short piece to show its voice.