Cordoba C5-CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Get excellent articulation via the C5CE's solid top and African mahogany back and sides. Fishman electronics amplify its clear, warm sound.

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Cordoba C5-CET Thin-Body Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Get plugged in with this classical acoustic-electric. Cordoba packed this thin-bodied C5-CE with warm, rich tone -- and Fishman electronics to amplify it.

Cordoba's C5-CET Thin-Body classical acoustic-electric guitar gives you everything the C5-CE has to offer, but with a slimmer body. A Canadian cedar top with African mahogany back and sides provides plenty of resonance, and a lightweight mahogany neck, cut slightly thinner than traditional Spanish guitars, fits in your hand comfortably -- spanning 19 frets over an inviting rosewood fingerboard. This baby is hand-built to suit anyone looking for the alluring sound of nylon strings. With two-band EQ controls, a phase switch, and an onboard tuner, the Fishman Isys+ electronics keep your signal in check and sounding great.

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Mahogany and Cedar Thin Body

Your Cordoba C5-CET Thin-Body features a slimmer contour that rests comfortably against your front. Despite its trimmer figure, this acoustic electric guitar still boasts an ample amount of resonance and warmth. Cedar is a less commonly used wood for acoustic tops, and it pushes the lows quite nicely. Mahogany is a classic tonewood, bringing in plenty of low and middle frequencies, as well as a lingering sustain. Both of these woods work well together to provide a full-bodied sound to your playing.

Slimmer Mahogany Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard

The mahogany neck on this guitar is slightly slimmer than traditional Spanish-style classical guitars, so your hand can comfortably wrap around as your fingers travel up and down. 19 frets span over a smooth rosewood fingerboard, and a read more comfortable action makes playing this Cordoba an absolute pleasure.

Easy on the Ears and Eyes

Warm tones and traditional classical looks are what this acoustic-electric guitar is all about. From its rosewood veneer headstock to its all-natural inlaid wood rings rosette, your Cordoba C5-CET Thin-Body will keep you looking as good as you sound. A stylish cutaway gives this baddie's body a cool look as well as easy access to those higher frets when you need them.

Well-Balanced and Articulate Fishman Electronics

Once you plug this baby in, you'll love how well Fishman's Isys+ electronics capture and craft a well-balanced and pristine signal eager for amplification. Volume, bass, and treble controls help shape the sonic contour of your output, and a phase switch and onboard tuner keep your performance in tune and guarded against phase issues.

Features:

- Resonate Cedar topped body
- African mahogany back and sides
- Lightweight mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with 19 frets
- Rosewood veneer headstock
- Indian rosewood binding
- Rosewood bridge
- All natural inlaid wood rings rosette
- Fishman Isys+ electronics
- Volume, bass, middle, and treble controls
- Phase switch
- Onboard tuner

Want that classical Cordoba resonance in a thinner body design? You've found it -- with the C5-CET acoustic-electric guitar.
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- Cedar Top
- Mahogany Back & Sides
- Lacquer Finish
- 650MM Scale
- 50MM Width at Nut
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Cordoba Black & Gold Floral Tuners
- Spanish Cedar Neck
- Rosewood Veneer Headstock
- Rosewood Bridge
- Fishman Electronics

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-304-0909
Web: https://www.cordobaguitars.com/contact-us/

Cordoba C5CET Classical Acoustic

A staple in the Iberia series, the Cordoba Iberia C5CET Thinbody Classical Acoustic Electric Guitar features the same solid Canadian cedar top and mahogany back and sides as the C5CE, but in a sleek thinline body size and jet black finish. The top is braced with a 5 fan Torres style bracing system for a warm and resonant sound. The C5-CET neck is made of lightweight Mahogany and is thinner than a standard classical guitar, with a fingerboard width at the nut of 50mm (1.96 inches) rather than 52mm.

The C5-CET is handmade and includes several detailed refinements like an all rosewood binding, bridge, headstock veneer, and heel cap. The rosette has been inlaid by hand is made using all natural woods. The BBand T35 pickup includes an onboard digital tuner, HZZless preamp, 3 band EQ and phase switch for a clean sound when amplified. Available in a natural high gloss PU finish (CET) or a sleek jet black finish (CETBK). Also available in standard fullbody depth (CE, CEBK).

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (13 ratings)
Submitted November 14, 2012 by Phillip B in Hollywood , FL

"Cordoba C5-CET is a bad-ass acoustic guitar!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this guitar new with a natural finish from zZounds.com online and within a 7 day week I had received my guitar very promptly. I started playing guitar in 1995, mainly I play electric so this guitar is nice to play because of the thin neck however, it is wide like a traditional classical. I record a lot and wanted a classical sound of a Spanish acoustic guitar. The guitar was in great condition when it arrived however, I went to play the guitar using the on-board tuner and noticed it wasn't working because the pickup system wasn't fully plugged in inside the guitar! I didn't want to send it back and I have enough knowledge to figured it out myself. Luckily my wife and I were able to plug the cable back inside the guitar and everything worked perfectly. The guitar acoustically and electrically sounds really good! The thin body is comfortable for long periods of time and it still has a full bodied sound despite it's compact size. It feels like a very good quality guitar in the hands. The weight of the guitar is evenly balanced from neck to body. I have played a similar Ibanez model which plays like an electric because of a smaller size neck/fretboard and nut width, and was considering that because it's cheaper however, the Cordoba sounds superior especially when unplugged. It has a nice defined mid range, sweet highs possess sounds that are inviting beyond the 12th fret, no fret buzz, and defined lows.The Fishman electronics sound dynamite! When I recorded this read more guitar it sounded best when not eq'ued besides a little bass and treble boost from on-board pre amp on the guitar. The battery door is a little bit tough to open unless you have a strong thumb nail. It could use a 3 or 4 band eq control instead of a 2 band however, they did that because this guitar does NOT need EQ'ing to sound good. Just PLUG AND PLAY! The tuner is easy to use and very clear. Comes with a phase switch. Overall no big complaints. I guess the only thing I could say is the price is average, always could be cheaper in price. haha :) Treat yourself to something nicer than the Ibanez or Tyler Mountain (cheaper guitars). I recommend anyone to buy this guitar for any type of player beginner or advanced. Great sound, look, and it makes me want to play when I see it on the stand.

Musical Background:
20+ years playing experience, Music College Grad, I play live and record at my home studio.

Musical Style:
Rock, Jazz, Blues, Pop
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