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Cordoba Protege C1M 1/2 Nylon String Acoustic Guitar - Natural

1/2-size Nylon-string Acoustic Guitar, with Mahogany Back/Sides, Spruce Top, Mahogany Neck, and Rosewood Fretboard - Natural Matte Finish
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Perfect for Younger Players

With its compact size, the Cordoba Protege C1M 1/2-size nylon-string guitar is perfect for players with smaller hands, especially children. But even though the size and the price are perfect for entry-level players, the Protege C1M sounds rich and full thanks to mahogany back and sides topped with real spruce. As a new player, you can become frustrated if you have to learn to play on an instrument that isn't the correct size for you. Have more fun learning to play, with the Cordoba Protege C1M 1/2-size nylon-string guitar!

Cordoba Protege C1M 1/2-size Nylon-string Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • 1/2-size guitar is perfect for beginners or players with smaller hands
  • Mahogany back and sides topped with spruce give you full, rich tone
  • Scale length: 22.83"
  • Nut width: 1.88"

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Nylon
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Body Shape: 1/2-size Classical
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Color: Natural
  • Finish: Matte Polyurethane
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Body Bracing: Traditional with fan bracing
  • Binding: Black ABS
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: C
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • Scale Length: 22.875"
  • Tuning Machines: Cordoba gold with pearl buttons
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Composite
  • Nut Width: 1.875"
  • Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Overall Length: 35.25"
  • Body Length: 16.75"
  • Body Width: 13.25" lower bout, 10" upper bout
  • Body Depth: 3.5"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-755-0070

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Rated 5/5

Perfect size for young and old

I purchased this half-size Protégé for my 7-year old's guitar lessons. He will grow into it, and I enjoy playing it, too. I chose Córdoba based on a recommendation from a friend, and I'm spreading the word. Don't forget the Deluxe gig bag.
Music background: Parent of a beginner
Rated 5/5

Great couch guitar

Awesome little guitar.i love the quality of the product
Rated 5/5

great student guitar

bought 2 for my kids and not disappointed...wood grain looks smooth and nice...sounds great...its a half size BUT the string spacing is slightly smaller than a regular, so my big hands still can fret easily...which is a plus when I want to borrow from my kids :)
Music background: guitar, piano, recording, etc.
Rated 5/5

!st time at Sweetwater

I decided to buy my 6 year old son his first real guitar. I did some homework and found that the Cordoba Protege C1M sounded like a good choice for a first guitar. I live about 40 mins from Sweetwater but had never checked them out. I went online and found that they had the Cordoba's available in different sizes and in-stock. I ended up working with a young man named Lance. He help us find the right size guitar and set us up with everything else we needed. Lance did a really great job! I would highly recommend you ask for him if you are in the market for a new guitar.
In regards to the guitar, I am very happy with the workmanship and sound of the Cordoba. The Cordoba's also allow the action to be adjusted which I really liked for my son as he progresses. I will be buying another one next year for my younger son when he turns six. I may even pick one up for myself.
Rated 1/5

Want to return this guitar

I do not like this guitar at all. I do not like the way it sounds. I do not like the nylon strings. I know it is suppose to be easier to play but not for me. I have a Luna guitar and love that one. It has a fantastic sound and has steel strings. I guess I got use to using steel strings so the nylon strings are not suitable for me. I wish to return this guitar. Please help me in the return of the Cordoba Protege. I still have the box it came in so it will be easy for me to return it.
Music background: Beginner Guitar player
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