Nylon-string guitars are not just for beginners or classical guitarists; they play a vital role in South American music and have also found their place in Pop and Rock. However, using them on stage without restrictions presents challenges, as their lightweight construction makes these instruments prone to feedback. This is where the American guitar manufacturer Cordoba steps in with its Stage Guitar series, which includes the stylish Stage Guitar Traditional CD - an instrument that can definitely be said to check all the right boxes!
The Cordoba Stage Guitar Traditional CD stands out thanks to three key features: A thinline design with a hollow interior cavity and a particularly shallow body, a neck that is 52mm wide at the nut and features a profile similar to that of a classical guitar, and a Fishman Stage pickup system to allow the guitar to be amplified effortlessly. With its combination of a mahogany body, a solid cedar top, and a specialised bracing system, this instrument also will provide impressive acoustic performance.
If there is a nylon-string guitar made for the stage, it's the Cordoba Stage Guitar Traditional CD. Players who are used to a traditional classical guitar will appreciate the familiar feel of its neck profile, while the excellent-sounding and user-friendly Fishman pickup ensures stage readiness when combined with a proper setup. The guitar's price reflects its high-quality features, likely deterring beginners and casual players, but discerning guitarists and professionals will find it well worth the investment.
Cordoba Guitars was founded in 1997 in Santa Monica/California by Tim Miklaucic with the aim of making the classical nylon string guitar accessible to as many musicians as possible. Manufactured in the Spanish tradition with a high degree of attention to detail, Cordoba's range includes a selection of acoustic guitars for a wide variety of styles such as classical, flamenco or fusion, which are offered in equally different price ranges. Besides the probably most popular models Cordoba C5 and C7, which shine with an excellent price-performance ratio, the instruments of the Master-Series, which are manufactured in the USA by experienced guitar builders, are undoubtedly among the best nylon string guitars that can be found on the market. In addition to its core business of acoustic guitars, Cordoba also has a wide range of high-quality ukuleles that are made with the same care as their six-string brothers and sisters.
The Cordoba Stage Guitar Traditional CD offers two distinct sound options thanks to its unique construction: On stage, the instrument delivers an authentic nylon-string sound by virtue of its freely-vibrating solid top and flat, hollow body, and this sound can be easily amplified by the onboard Fishman pickup system; off stage, the guitar produces a natural, though quieter sound that is perfect for late-night practice, with a dynamic and sensitive tone which will rival that of a full-sized classical guitar.