Cordoba C9 Crossover
Overview
The Cordoba C9 Crossover is a high-end classical guitar with a narrower neck designed for steel-string and electric guitar players who want to explore nylon-string territory without a steep learning curve. It features a solid European spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, a mahogany neck, and an ebony fingerboard, delivering a refined, concert-level sound in a more accessible format. The 48mm nut width -- narrower than the traditional 52mm classical standard -- allows players accustomed to steel-string neck widths to transition comfortably, while the radiused fingerboard enables familiar bending and barring techniques. The spruce and mahogany combination produces a warm, focused tone with clarity and projection that suits both classical repertoire and contemporary fingerstyle. The sound opens up beautifully across the dynamic range, from soft, delicate passages to full-volume strumming. Premium appointments include a hand-inlaid wooden rosette, gold tuners with ebony buttons, and a high-gloss polyurethane finish on the body with a satin finish neck. Build quality is exceptional, reflecting Cordoba's expertise in blending traditional luthiery with modern playability. This guitar is ideal for crossover players, singer-songwriters, and jazz guitarists who want nylon-string tone without committing to a full classical neck width. The narrower spacing may feel cramped for players with a developed classical right-hand technique using traditional nylon-string fingering.
Classical Guitars
The Cordoba C9 Crossover features a narrower 48mm neck and radiused fingerboard for steel-string and electric players transitioning to nylon strings, delivering concert-level spruce and mahogany tone in a more familiar playing format.
Instrument Details
$799
Advanced
Brand
Cordoba
Type
Classical
Made In
China
Year
2012
