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Solid mahogany warmth
The solid African mahogany top gives the C4-CE a warm, focused, and articulate tonal character with excellent clarity and sustain. Compared to cedar or spruce, mahogany delivers a slightly drier and punchier response that works beautifully for fingerstyle playing, rhythmic accompaniment, and percussive techniques. Combined with mahogany back and sides, the guitar produces balanced projection with smooth mids and controlled overtones that remain clear in both acoustic and amplified settings. The result is a versatile nylon-string voice with warmth, responsiveness, and impressive definition.
Comfortable modern playability
The C4-CE is designed to provide a more accessible playing experience for modern musicians. Its soft cutaway body allows easier upper-fret access for lead playing and contemporary arrangements, while the slimmer Thin C neck profile offers improved comfort for players transitioning from steel-string or electric guitars. The satin neck finish feels smooth and fast in the hand, helping reduce fatigue during longer playing sessions. Combined with the comfortable body dimensions and responsive setup, the C4-CE delivers an inviting and highly playable feel suited to both beginners and experienced performers.
Fishman Sonitone electronics
Equipped with a Fishman Sonitone active pickup system, the C4-CE delivers natural amplified nylon-string tone ideal for live performance and recording. The discreet soundhole-mounted controls allow quick adjustment of volume and EQ without affecting the guitar’s clean traditional appearance. Fishman’s reliable design captures the warmth, detail, and dynamics of the instrument accurately while maintaining clarity in amplified environments. Whether performing on stage, recording direct, or practising through an acoustic amplifier, the onboard electronics provide dependable performance and excellent tonal flexibility with minimal fuss.
Elegant premium appointments
The C4-CE blends traditional craftsmanship with striking modern aesthetics. Its Antique Charcoal Edgeburst finish gives the guitar a bold contemporary appearance while allowing the natural grain of the wood to remain visible beneath the satin finish. Premium details including maple top binding, cream and black purfling, an abalone rosette, and gold tuning machines with pearl buttons add a refined upscale feel throughout the instrument. Bone nut and saddle components enhance sustain and tuning stability, while the included dual-action truss rod improves long-term neck adjustment and maintenance flexibility.
Specifications
- Product Name: Cordoba C4-CE, Charcoal Burst
- Product Code: AAF7704
Body
- Body Type: Classical
- Top Material: Solid Mahogany
- Back & Sides: Mahogany
- Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Bracing Pattern: Fan
- Cutaway: Single
- Binding: Maple Top Binding
- Purfling: Cream and Black ABS
- Rosette: Abalone with Black Outer Rings
- Finish Colour: Antique Charcoal Edgeburst
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Thin C
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Pao Ferro
- Number of Frets: 19
- Nut Width: 2" (51 mm)
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action
Hardware & Electronics
- Pickup System: Fishman Sonitone
- Preamp: Soundhole Mounted
- EQ: 2-Band
- Tuning Machines: Cordoba Gold with Pearl Buttons
- Bridge: Pau Ferro
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
Miscellaneous
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Case: Sold Separately
- Included Accessory: 4 mm Allen Key Truss Rod