Cordoba Guitar Shoot Out

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This video is a comparison between the Cordoba C1, C5, and C7 Guitars. when you are buying your first classical guitar these are some things to look out for!
I made this video because when trying to find a video like this I couldn’t really find that many that seem that helpful. That doesn’t mean I think that my video is the best (or even anywhere near perfect). However I do think this is a decent video comparing the three guitars side-by-side and talking about them as a classical guitarist and what I find good, and not so good about each one
When trying to buy your first Classical Guitar there are so many brands to choose from. In my experience cordoba guitars are always reliable and a great guitar for the price. For under $600 these are all great instruments. Students are so lucky that they can find a decent sounding and playing classical guitar for that price!
I want to think once again Joe Burros of Fine musical instruments in Springfield Massachusetts for helping me out by letting me use his guitars. If you were in that area and I’m looking to buy a guitar I would highly recommend to check out his showroom.
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  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist
    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist11 ай бұрын

    Sorry the asturias clip was muted due to copyright issues!

  • @nikolacvetkovic2276

    @nikolacvetkovic2276

    5 ай бұрын

    What copyright on a piece that is more then100 years old?

  • @BRYANderek743

    @BRYANderek743

    15 күн бұрын

    Then why play it on a tone comparison video, if you have to mute it? 😬

  • @vyger6336
    @vyger6336 Жыл бұрын

    Been playing guitar nearly 60 yrs....I've played Rock and some country music in bands in the past.I also can finger pick which is leading to want to start playing classical guitar since my singing voice has all but gone and playing chords to songs is boring to me without singing....Long time ago , I learned Blackbird in which McCartney picks his way through and really liked the song. I guess it would be best for me to start with the C5 and see how it goes. Some of the Classical pieces I've seen played look very difficult but no one ever knows what they can accomplish without giving it a try eh'".....Thanks for the Knowledgable review on these three guitars which has given me a better understanding of the differences between them.

  • @GaugingGadgets
    @GaugingGadgets Жыл бұрын

    Great review! Picked up a used C5 from Guitar Center for $220 and have been very happy with it. This video gave me a really good understanding of what is important when looking for a classical guitar. Thanks!

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thats great so glad to hear! Enjoy your new C5!

  • @kennethfaught8754
    @kennethfaught875420 күн бұрын

    Purchased a C5 several years ago for my wife to play folk guitar. Tested the “floor model” (set up and played by customers) and it sounded great. Decided to buy it and the sales clerk said, “Wait and I’ll get you a new one in the box.” NO! I’ll take the floor model! Years later it sounds as good as some of my guitars costing seven or eight times as much. Lessons: (1) More money does not always guarantee a better guitar, and (2) Marry the one you date. 😎

  • @joshfeatherstone8546
    @joshfeatherstone85462 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic guitars. I have the C5, C7, and C10. They sound better as the years go by, to my ears anyway. Great review

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Josh, Thank you for your comment! Yes theyre great! And that makes sense since the wood gets a chance to settle a bit and open up a bit. I bet then C10 you have must be really nice!

  • @kevinmaillet4712
    @kevinmaillet4712 Жыл бұрын

    I started off with the Cedar C5, then made the plunge and got a Spruce C12. That's my baby. If my C12 were the last guitar I would ever own or play, I'd be happy with that. Sounds like a guitar worth twice the amount. Can not go wrong with a Cordoba!!!

  • @jeffk9658
    @jeffk9658 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent and informative video, as usual. I recently decided to upgrade and initially wanted an all solid wood guitar. My first choice was a used C10 since any other make of guitar with solid back and sides was way out of my price range. After discussing with my wife I decided to wait a while on that dream and I “settled” for a used C7. I am beyond impressed with the sound and playability of that guitar, especially the lows. The highs are good, but not great, in my opinion. Since I never got to play a C10 I was just wondering how much better that would sound that the C7 in your opinion (or if you have played those higher end Cordoba’s)? Would it have been worth spending the extra money to get the solid back and sides?

  • @javiersaulrodriguezmontes3196
    @javiersaulrodriguezmontes31962 ай бұрын

    Gran video, gracias

  • @J-Dizzle95
    @J-Dizzle952 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! This really helped me out. I have a c5 cedar top that I have owned and loved for many years and am looking to get a spruce top guitar. The c7 comes to mind as an obvious choice but I’m not sure and I don’t have access to one. This helped educate me but I’m wondering, do you have any knowledge or exposure to the spruce top c7? I’m sure it’s nice but is it really worth it as an upgrade? I have had my c5 for a long time and by now it does sound beautiful but I was the responsiveness of a spruce top.

  • @kevinmaillet4712

    @kevinmaillet4712

    Жыл бұрын

    I went from the Cedar c5 to a Spruce c12. The c5 is fine but with the c12 you get volume, sustain and overtones that you don't get on the c5. Kinda like comparing a Toyota to a Porsche. The Toyota does what you want it to do but once you get used to that Porsche there's no turning back

  • @private2371
    @private2371 Жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you so much!

  • @jeffreagan2001
    @jeffreagan20012 жыл бұрын

    You should also discuss the action and intonation of each guitar. Is each guitar set-up well right out of the box?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes! These guitars were all set by the owner of this shop!

  • @2134yanto
    @2134yanto2 жыл бұрын

    Hey. Excellent review. And lovely playing. Alhambra is another brand that features at these price points and also Cuenca? Be interesting to hear your thoughts please

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ian, Thank you so much for checking it out! And yes Alhambra guitars are great as well. I’ve played a few of them and for the price they are very good! have to figure out how to get my hands on some to test out!

  • @2134yanto

    @2134yanto

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ForTheClassicalGuitarist Hey John. Thanks for the reply. I believe Alhambra models use High Tension strings? I’ve only used Normal so far being a complete novice. How do these affect tone and playability please? Thanks again

  • @WVNicholson
    @WVNicholson3 ай бұрын

    I'm interested in the Cordoba C3M which is in between the price of the C1 and C5 and has a solid cedar top, like the C5. The C1 is all laminate, I think.

  • @cherdangelo2993
    @cherdangelo2993 Жыл бұрын

    Cordoba 6 c5ce CD classical cutaway I was interested in hearing that but you went from the C12 the C5 to the C7 skipping the six unfortunately from him. Lol but I really want an Alvarez 8660 cutaway but I can't find one that I can afford I'm elderly and my housemate has PTSD and tid and he's got a lot of problems and he smashed my guitar my Yamaha with a classic he's not going to replace it he's got severe problems

  • @jonathanlantin247
    @jonathanlantin2473 ай бұрын

    What that second piece you were playing called?

  • @Karl61290
    @Karl61290 Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @andrewchai6529

    @andrewchai6529

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi dear sir, your are awesome , mind me ask if you could please play a little bit slower and with tabs, would be really appreciated. Thank you.

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    @@andrewchai6529 Thank you so much for your comment unfortunately I do not have tabs for any of the music played I can send you links where to buy the sheet music if you would like though

  • @kamilczuba2412
    @kamilczuba24122 жыл бұрын

    I plan on buying a C5. There are 3 versions. Spruce, Cedar and Limited Edition. Which would you recommand?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Personally I like Cedar guitars. Especially since guitars in the range end up being a bit bright the cedar helps balance it out! But the limited edition might be nice too!

  • @kamilczuba2412

    @kamilczuba2412

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ForTheClassicalGuitarist Thank you. I will go with the limited edition. I hope that the thinner soundboard won't negatively affect the sound.

  • @frankandrews580
    @frankandrews580 Жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me the shape of the neck on the C7 (rounded C or is it thinner)? Does it have a gloss finish?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks! Its a normal classical shaped neck

  • @andrzejmnich1285
    @andrzejmnich12852 жыл бұрын

    What about Cordoba C3 M? I found multiple different opinions. One say that C5 and C3 M are the same guitars but with different finish. Other say that C3 M sound much much worse.

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey! Im not too familiar with the C3 but if its the C5 minus the finish I can really see the finish making it sound a bit better and just feel less “nice” ill have to check it out!

  • @burninggarden

    @burninggarden

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you find out the c3m difference?

  • @portuguesebeer5069
    @portuguesebeer5069 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Can you tell how many side dot inlays has the Córdoba C5? Thanks

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    It should have 3

  • @nikolajdragovic19
    @nikolajdragovic19 Жыл бұрын

    reading some comments on the internet, a lot of people complained that the c5 has a problem with the bridge coming off. did it happen that often because now I'm afraid to buy that guitar

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    I have seen many c5’s and that has never happened. Keep it in good humidity and you’ll be okay!

  • @nikolajdragovic19

    @nikolajdragovic19

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ForTheClassicalGuitarist great,thanks a lot. Otherwise i was thinking of taking a cordoba c5 ce model with elektronic. Is the c5 s suitable for more experiencend musicians??

  • @adiladil217
    @adiladil217 Жыл бұрын

    Hello very good I bought a guitar cordoba c3m and c5 both I did not like so bad with manufacturing defects is what you know a classic brand much better than that

  • @nikolajdragovic19

    @nikolajdragovic19

    Жыл бұрын

    is the c5 a good guitar? I did not understand quite well. I'm planning to buy it, so I'm interested in what are its flaws

  • @franciscolomeli2765
    @franciscolomeli2765Ай бұрын

    Porque algunas guitarras C7 tienen tres puntos en la pala y otras no????

  • @MegaRomans01
    @MegaRomans01 Жыл бұрын

    the Cordoba C7 cedar is $406.66 on musicians friend right now super sale. if iyou are looking you should check that one out right now

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing 🙏!

  • @MegaRomans01

    @MegaRomans01

    Жыл бұрын

    @For The Classical Guitarist it has been great to play so far! Thanks for the video. I got the cordoba hard case with it. Even if I get a nicer classical in the future, this guitar will always stay in the family.

  • @galeburgess5309
    @galeburgess5309 Жыл бұрын

    Which ones have a solid top and is the C3 still made?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the C3 is still made but maybe hard to find since COVID =( !

  • @CeresKLee
    @CeresKLee Жыл бұрын

    Which top wood y'all prefer? Cedar or Spruce?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Different ones for different days haha !

  • @nickb5091
    @nickb50918 ай бұрын

    What do you think is better? cordoba protege c1m or cordoba cp100?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    4 ай бұрын

    Cp100 for sure

  • @omerfarukarc6627
    @omerfarukarc6627 Жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend c1m as a beginner guitar ?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    It sounds good to me! but I think a C5 is worth it if you can swing it!

  • @paulabhagyam
    @paulabhagyam Жыл бұрын

    How does the Dulce compare to the C1, C5, and C7?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    I think that is a small sized guitar? So it might not be a care comparison purely that it is small in size. I will check it out!

  • @paulabhagyam

    @paulabhagyam

    Жыл бұрын

    @For The Classical Guitarist Thanks - it is 7/8. I have smallish hand and I'm 65.

  • @alpay389
    @alpay389 Жыл бұрын

    whats with the c4? is it so bad that it doesnt deserve a video? the version with cutaway and a thinniner neck costs a little less than the c5.

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    No haha i just didnt have one on hand. Actually, i dont think I have ever played one actually !

  • @paulysguitarjournal
    @paulysguitarjournal Жыл бұрын

    Review the Yamaha C40

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    4 ай бұрын

    I will have to do that soon!

  • @KO-sx9uy
    @KO-sx9uy5 ай бұрын

    C5 is weird, it sounds good but when u compare to others it doesn’t sound as good

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    4 ай бұрын

    i think that that sums up the C5 perfectly haha

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist
    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist2 жыл бұрын

    What was your first classical guitar?

  • @J-Dizzle95

    @J-Dizzle95

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had some cheap $100 guitar that had an acrylic top. I still loved it and played very nice music on it 😄 I actually sold it because I had no use for it but looking back I almost feel like maybe I should have kept it

  • @paulysguitarjournal

    @paulysguitarjournal

    Жыл бұрын

    Cordoba C5-CE

  • @Kobayashhi

    @Kobayashhi

    Жыл бұрын

    Alhambra 3C

  • @GaugingGadgets

    @GaugingGadgets

    Жыл бұрын

    Takamine g124

  • @progers86

    @progers86

    Ай бұрын

    Cordoba C5.

  • @steveb9325
    @steveb9325 Жыл бұрын

    Obviously C-7

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a great guitar!

  • @steveb9325

    @steveb9325

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@ForTheClassicalGuitarist yes it is. Started on that guitar. Excellent beginning Classical guitar. I have a concert Blackwell now but I still play my C-7 often . I'm very blessed

  • @farber2
    @farber23 ай бұрын

    Barrios. La Catedral.

  • @user-zo8mx4sn4n
    @user-zo8mx4sn4n9 ай бұрын

    Do you have it in EADGBE

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes!

  • @terrapyn99
    @terrapyn99 Жыл бұрын

    The lower-cost Cordoba models are untouched by Spanish hands and are mass-produced in Chinese factories with artificially dried wood.

  • @brucelevine6517
    @brucelevine65173 ай бұрын

    the C5 is well worth usd 1,000 but cost less than half . its the best bang for the buck . the C7 is not as good . i have a C7 and had to strip the polyurethane finsh off and put shellac the over think polyurethane finsh damppens the sound The C7 poco id a Dog not worth fire wood no sound go for the c7 or one of their other guitars like C9 , C10 another 400 dollars wont be missed that over a life time which they wiil last

  • @Kobayashhi
    @Kobayashhi Жыл бұрын

    Honestly the C5 sounded as good as the C7 but of course it's the feel of the instrument in your hands that matters.

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes totally I think in person the C-5 felt and sounded noticeably better but of course that is hard to show in a videop

  • @ChOkElllLiFe

    @ChOkElllLiFe

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ForTheClassicalGuitarist Do you mean the C-1? Or are you saying that C-5 felt and sounded better than C-7?

  • @rodrirm

    @rodrirm

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChOkElllLiFe Not all guitars are made the same, not matter how good the employees in the aseembley line are. So it would not be such a surprise that a C5 can sound and play better than a C7. Same could happend between a C3M and a C5, or even between two C5 or two C7. As example, the amount of time the wood was been dried out could make a difference between two of the same model, but different manufacturer batches. This happend with all kind of accoustic intruments, so if you have the chance to test two or three of the same model before buying, do it. Cheers!

  • @ChOkElllLiFe

    @ChOkElllLiFe

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rodrirm thank you Rodri for your advice ! I’ve just tested out several instruments before getting the one I liked the most. I even got a B Stock discount on it and is just great ! From the ones I’ve tested , the most expensive one sounded the worst and felt more like an overselling product to me .

  • @stevenespinoza7735
    @stevenespinoza7735 Жыл бұрын

    awesome video ! what is the song you played in this video ?

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    I’d have to go back and check but I believe it was la catedral by barrios and/or Felidecade arranged by Roland Dyens

  • @marcozbo
    @marcozbo Жыл бұрын

    It's Còrdoba, not Cordòba.

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Not levi-oh-so?

  • @04rit
    @04rit Жыл бұрын

    I am a non English speaker and I generally never have problems understanding US English. However, I couldn't understand most of the things you said. Please be a little slower or clearer next time.

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi 04rit. Thank you for your comment. Yes it is something I am still working on! But it has gotten better a little bit in my later videos. Thank you for watching!

  • @04rit

    @04rit

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ForTheClassicalGuitarist Your playing is excellent 😍😍

  • @renecuevas4128

    @renecuevas4128

    Жыл бұрын

    Ur playing is excellent n I understand 5 or 6 languages n the coment about u speaking fast is tru it doesn't bother me but for Latin people is way too fast. Slow down u are a great reviewer. I played 40 yrs and still do not know how to play La Catedral

  • @renecuevas4128

    @renecuevas4128

    Жыл бұрын

    True

  • @ragebait988

    @ragebait988

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ForTheClassicalGuitaristyour English is completely fine

  • @miguelpublicidad
    @miguelpublicidad2 жыл бұрын

    Great info and superv "intention" Dear MUSIC Master💽 However....(tip) the mic for guitars recording was.....to Bad.The mic of your camera when recording your speaking IS better to to to better. Could You do THIS Great Comparative work again with better acústic? God BLESS YOU 🥇🎸🎓

  • @zodx19
    @zodx19 Жыл бұрын

    Dude they all sound very much the same just tonal differences. I got the C1 with bone bridge and nut and use Pro Arte EJ45TT it has great projection and it sounds just a good a 6 or 800 dollar model. On performance nobody can tell how expensive my Cordoba is just the it sounds great and my playing style makes all the difference. I hate it when you guys try to get to get the public to buy expensive guitars for no good reason.

  • @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    @ForTheClassicalGuitarist

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out some videos of brandon acker. He has people blind test guitars and they can even tell the price point of them. I think with classical guitars cost is part of the tonal difference

  • @ggeorge4144

    @ggeorge4144

    3 ай бұрын

    I had a flamenco guitar hand/custom made for me. Believe me there is an enormous difference. It took 2 years and thousands of hours to break it in and get the full volumne and tone from it. What you buy really depends on the kind of music you play and the level of skill you posses.

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