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Cordoba C9 Parlor 7/8 size Nylon String Acoustic Guitar - Cedar

7/8-size 6-string Acoustic Nylon-string Classical Guitar with Mahogany Back and Sides, Canadian Cedar Top, 1.96" Nut Width, and Polyfoam Case - Natural
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A 7/8-sized Classical Guitar

Enjoy rich tone and exquisite craftsmanship with the Cordoba C9 Parlor! The 7/8-sized Cordoba C9 Parlor is an excellent value in a nylon-string acoustic guitar. The handmade C9 Parlor sports mahogany back and sides with a Canadian cedar top, for rich tones with a lively presence. And the solid mahogany neck provides excellent sustain and detail. No matter your experience level, you'll love the attention to detail and excellent playability of the C9 Parlor. And with the gloss polyurethane finish, Indian rosewood binding, and a stylish rosette, the C9 Parlor looks as good as it plays. The Cordoba C9 Parlor even comes with a polyfoam softshell case!

Traditional design

The Cordoba C9 Parlor doesn't skimp on construction. The handmade C9 Parlor features a slightly smaller, 7/8-sized traditional classical guitar design, including the solid Canadian cedar top (choice top wood for classical guitars) and Spanish-style fan bracing. Fan bracing is preferred for classical guitars over lattice bracing, as it allows the guitar's top to vibrate more freely while still providing evenly balanced tone.

Quality tonewoods

The Cordoba C9 Parlor's solid mahogany back and sides set a powerful tonal foundation for the solid cedar top, giving you the right balance of warmth and brightness. The neck is solid mahogany, for maximum transfer of string energy to the cedar top. A rosewood fingerboard and Indian rosewood bridge complete the elegant look.

Great look, great playability

The Cordoba C9 Parlor is gorgeous to simply look at, from the detailed mother-of-pearl "Esteso" rosette inlay and Indian rosewood binding to the gold tuners with ebony buttons. And you'll love how the gloss finish shows off the Indian rosewood body and Canadian cedar top. But looks aren't everything, the C9 Parlor was designed with playability in mind, and the great look is just the icing on the classical cake.

Cordoba C9 Parlor Nylon-string Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Handmade 7/8-sized classical guitar
  • Traditional Spanish fan bracing provides a balanced, lively sound
  • Mahogany back and sides for full-bodied frequency response
  • Canadian cedar top for excellent definition and projection
  • Polyfoam case included

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Nylon
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Body Shape: Parlor Classical
  • Body Style: No Cutaway
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Top Wood: Solid Canadian Cedar
  • Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
  • Body Bracing: Fan Bracing
  • Binding: Indian Rosewood
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Traditional
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Side Position Markers
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • Scale Length: 24.8"
  • Tuning Machines: Cordoba Premium Gold tuners
  • Bridge Material: Ebony
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.96"
  • Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
  • Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case
  • Overall Length: 38"
  • Body Width: 10.6"
  • Body Depth: 3.6" - 3.7"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-753-0130

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Rated 5/5

Wonderful classical guitar

I bought this guitar from Sweetwater after listening to the video with my headphones on from Bradford Werner This is Classical Guitar website. After letting the box sit in the room for 24 hours before opening the shipping box. Then I tuned it and started to play it. The notes are clean, sustain is wonderful. Guitar has beautiful timbre and flavors of each note and they blend together very well. Cedar top and Mahogany back and sides and neck gives this guitar a wonderful warmth. This is luthier made by hand with Spanish Heel Construction that is much superior than dovetail construction and bolt construction for each note that travels from the body to the headstock back to the body. After these strings wear out, I will put on the D'Addario EJ15 normal tension. I also use the StageWork guitar support.
Music background: Level 4 intermediate
Rated 5/5

The Cordoba C9 Parlor

Excellent short scale classical guitar. Comfortable to play and sounds great.
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Cordoba C9 Parlor

What a lovely sounding guitar!! I received it about 10 days ago and have been enjoying it since. It has a beautiful sound and sustain. The 7/8 size seems to be just right for me. I'm not very tall and have small hands. I learned to play on a regular size acoustic guitar years ago but set it aside to raise my children and help with my grandchildren. Now I have picked it up and am trying again. Of course my hands and fingers are not quite as flexible as they used to be but I find myself playing more and more each day and that really helps.

Charlie Kim, the Sales Engineer who helped me was very knowledgeable and friendly. Very helpful! Thank you!! It was a good experience at Sweetwater. It is a beautiful guitar with a beautiful sound!
Music background: Had piano lessons as a child and young teen. Learned to play classical guitar later.
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Cordoba C9 Parlor Classical

This guitar has beautiful deep tone. I am very happy with it. 40 years playing steel string and always wanted to delve into classical. The 7/8 size is very comfortable for me. Barring is actually easier with this guitar which pleasantly surprised me. Thicker neck is going to take getting used to after playing standard steel strings, but the sound is worth it. Agent Nick was also helpful and as always, impeccable service.
Music background: Guitar player
Rated 5/5

Amazing quality and sound

I'm a steel string player but wanted to expand my hobby a bit. I was deciding between the C9 and the C9 Dolce and I'm thrilled with the decision on the Dolce. It has a loud rich sound, much more than I thought it would. Perfect scale length for me especially since my steel strings are mostly 25" Scale. It's comfortable to play and light as a feather. Alan Finkbeiner was (as always) a great rep to help with the purchase. All around, another great experience with Sweetwater.
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