Cordoba C5-CE, Spruce

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Return Period 14 days 30 days up to 180 days
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Free collection on cancellation No No Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 14 days Yes, within 30 days

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Key Features

  • Solid Engelmann Spruce top delivers clear tones
  • Fishman Presys II preamp provides reliable amplified performance
  • Soft cutaway offers easier access to higher frets
  • Traditional Spanish construction delivers responsive classical feel
  • Lightweight body provides comfortable practice and gigging sessions

Cordoba C5-CE, Spruce Overview

The Cordoba C5-CE Spruce is a gig-ready nylon-string guitar for developing players and performers alike. Built with a solid Engelmann Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, it produces a clear, balanced tone with strong projection and smooth sustain. The lightweight body feels comfortable during longer practice sessions, rehearsals, and live sets.



A soft cutaway gives you easier access to higher frets, making lead lines and upper-register melodies more comfortable to play. The Fishman Presys II preamp and undersaddle pickup let you plug straight into an amp, PA, or recording setup, while onboard controls and a built-in tuner help you quickly adjust your sound. Handmade in the traditional Spanish style, the C5-CE Spruce also features thoughtful details including a carved headstock, hand-inlaid wood rosette, Rosewood fingerboard, and Savarez high-tension strings for a responsive playing feel.

Product Ref: 376913

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Built for acoustic warmth and clarity

The solid Engelmann Spruce top gives the C5-CE Spruce a clear and articulate voice with plenty of natural resonance. Paired with Mahogany back and sides, it delivers warmth, definition, and balanced projection suited to classical pieces, fingerstyle arrangements, and everyday practice. Fan bracing helps the top respond smoothly to your dynamics, so lighter passages remain detailed while stronger playing keeps its depth and presence. Whether you’re practising at home or performing amplified, the guitar maintains a focused, expressive sound that suits a wide range of playing styles.

Plug in with confidence

The Fishman Presys II system makes this classical guitar ready for stage use straight away. An undersaddle piezo pickup captures the natural character of the nylon strings, while the onboard preamp gives you quick access to volume, bass, treble, and phase controls. There’s also a built-in tuner, helping you stay in tune during rehearsals or live sets without needing extra gear. And because the controls are mounted neatly into the side of the body, adjustments feel quick and familiar when you’re performing.

Comfortable feel for progressing players

The lightweight body and soft cutaway design make the C5-CE Spruce comfortable to hold and easy to navigate. Higher frets feel far more accessible when practising advanced pieces or exploring lead melodies, while the C-shaped Mahogany neck offers a familiar playing feel. A 50mm nut width provides the traditional classical string spacing many nylon-string players prefer, giving your fretting hand room for accurate finger placement. The dual-action truss rod also helps maintain long-term neck stability, which can be especially useful if your guitar travels between home, rehearsals, and gigs.

Traditional styling with practical details

Handmade in the Spanish tradition, the C5-CE Spruce combines classic aesthetics with dependable modern hardware. The carved headstock, hand-inlaid wood rosette, and glossy polyurethane finish give it a refined appearance without feeling overstated. Rosewood is used for both the bridge and fingerboard, adding a smooth playing surface and durable construction. Gold tuning machines with pearl buttons complete the look while offering reliable tuning stability. It’s a classical guitar designed to feel approachable for newer players, yet detailed enough to remain rewarding as your playing develops.

Specifications

  • Product Code: AAF6832
  • Construction: Solid Top
  • Family: Cutaway & Electric
  • Style: Classical
  • Number Of Strings: 6 Strings
  • Colour: Natural (Nat)
  • Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
  • Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ

Materials

  • Top Wood: Solid Engelmann Spruce
  • Back And Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Material: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Saddle Material: Bone
  • Top Binding: Composite
  • Headplate: Composite

Body

  • Build: Classical
  • Body Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce
  • Frets To Body: 12
  • Neck Joint: Dovetail
  • Neck Shape: C Shape
  • Top Bracing Pattern: Fan

Neck

  • Frets Total: 19
  • Fingerboard Binding: N / A
  • Headstock Logo: Córdoba Arches Logo - Maple
  • Nut String Spacing: N / A
  • Truss Rod: Dual Action
  • Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key
  • Tuning Machines: Córdoba Gold With Pearl Buttons
  • Tuning Machine Buttons: Pearl White

Electronics

  • Electronics: Fishman Presys II
  • Controls: Tuner, Volume, Bass, Treble, And Phase Switch
  • Pickup Type: Undersaddle Piezo
  • Onboard Tuner: Yes
  • Battery Pack: Fishman Combination Battery Box/Output Jack - 9v
  • Battery Pack Installation Location: Lower Bout Treble Side

Dimensions & Weight

  • Overall Length: 984mm (38 3/4")
  • Scale Length: 650mm (25.6")
  • Nut Width: 50mm (2")
  • Body Length: 489mm (19 1/4")
  • Upper Bout Width: 292mm (11 1/2")
  • Waist Width: 248mm (9 3/4")
  • Lower Bout Width: 371mm (14 5/8")
  • Body Depth Upper Bout: 95mm (3 3/4")
  • Body Depth Lower Bout: 100mm (4")
  • Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21mm
  • Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 24mm
  • Fret Dimensions: 2.0mm (W) X 1.1mm (H)
  • Shipper Carton Dimensions: 104 X 47 X 14 Cm

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