Compared to the more popular folk guitar, the classical guitar can be called a niche instrument, which can be seen from the dimension of price. On the market, you can buy a good quality entry folk guitar at a price of 5 or 600 yuan, but the entry price of a classical guitar is significantly higher, generally around 1,000 yuan. This is related to the performance form of the classical guitar, the classical guitar is mainly used for solo, ensemble or concerto, while the folk guitar is mostly used to accompany the vocal accent, so the classical guitar has higher requirements for the expressiveness and volume of the timbre, which also leads to a more complex process for making the classical guitar. As a result, many folk guitar brands often do not produce classical guitars, and Cordoba is one of the few guitar manufacturers with two product lines: folk and classical.
Cordoba is a popular guitar brand in the United States, founded in 1997, the main products are folk songs, classical, flamenco guitars and ukuleles, the design style is bold and avant-garde, very popular among young people. Códoba has won the 2014 Players' Choice Award from American Acoustic Guitar Magazine for his classical guitar and ukulele. The company's chief luthier Kenny Hill has extensive experience in making luthiers, has won many honors in the luthier industry, and has also made guitars at Santa Cruz, a well-known American handmade brand.
Numerous well-known guitar artists use guitars produced in Córdoba, including Vahagni, Emma Ruth Rundle, Dave Martone, and Angelo DeAugustine.
There are three types of necks in Cordoba: Traditional, Cutaway-Electric, and Fusion, with frets of 52mm, 50mm, and 48mm wide, respectively. The traditional, cutaway-electric neck has a U-shaped curve, which means it's thicker and easier to play a solid sound. The Fusion neck is C-shaped, thinner, and the fretboard has a curved curve, which is more suitable for players who prefer to press the strings with their thumbs. The series is also available in a variety of sizes, including 3/4, 7/8, and 1/2 sizes, for children and teenagers to choose from.
Cordoba classical guitars are mainly divided into the Iberia, Fusion, España and Loriente series, each of which has all three neck types.
The Iberia series is positioned in the entry-level and mid-range, with a variety of sizes and a price range of $200-600. Available in fan-shaped and mesh beams, with Canadian Korean pine and European spruce panels and mahogany, cypress or Indian rosewood on the back and side panels, this range offers a more affordable price and reliable quality to meet the needs of beginners for practice and exams.
The Fusion series combines the characteristics of folk and classical guitars, also known as crossover guitars, with a curved fretboard, a narrower width, easy access for musicians accustomed to steel-stringed guitars, and a Fishman pickup system for excellent stage effects, priced between $500 and $1200.
The España and Loriente collections are high-end, handcrafted collections that uphold the style and traditional Spanish craftsmanship of many historical luthiers, with luxurious and exquisite settings for collection and playing, starting at $2,000.
Unfortunately, Cordoba has not yet entered the Chinese market, and a few entry-level models can be purchased on domestic e-commerce platforms, but most models can only be purchased through overseas shopping or purchasing agents.
