The Cordoba Luthier Select Series represents the marriage of peak instrument design and fine craftsmanship. Handcrafted by a team of elite luthiers in small batches, the Luthier Select series guitars bring new life to the designs that shaped the modern nylon string guitar. For over 15 years, Cordoba has been perfecting the art of Nylon string instruments, working in conjunction with teams all around the globe to bring authentic nylon string tone with the playability and longevity that a modern musician demands. As Cordoba has grown in tandem with the quality of their manufacturing, it is with great pride and satisfaction that Cordoba pays homage to the greats in luthiery with the release of the Luthier Select series.

Domingo Esteso is considered one of the greatest Spanish luthiers of the 20th century, with a career that began in the 1890s, and continued through the 1930s. Created after extensive study of Domingo Esteso’s guitars, the Luthier Select Esteso mirrors the light weight and responsive volume produced by the Spanish luthier’s famous guitars. Available with a European Spruce or Canadian Cedar top, the delicately, hand carved spruce bracing works in conjunction with the premium quality top woods to recreate the immaculate, full tone synonymous with guitars built by Esteso himself. Solid Pau Ferro back and sides provide the tonal pallet of rosewood, but offer lighter weight and beautiful figure. Flamed Maple binding and a unique rosette with mother-of-pearl inlay, the kind of intricacy that was reserved for Esteso’s top of the line instruments, compliment the rich coloring of the Pau Ferro. The Estesto is finished using an ultra thin Polyurethane finish to protect the delicate instrument without impeding the vibration of the soundboard. Complete with an included Deluxe Humidified Archtop wood case, the Cordoba Esteso CD (Cedar Top) and Esteso SP (Spruce top) offer players a chance to enjoy the exemplary sound and feel of one of history’s premier luthiers.

Esteso CD

Key Features

  • Family:
    • Traditional
  • Style:
    • Classical
  • Construction:
    • All Solid Woods
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HeadplatePau Ferro
Item Number06554
FamilyTraditional
BuildClassical
ConstructionAll Solid Woods
Body TopSolid Western Red Cedar
Top Bracing Pattern1931 Esteso 5 Fan
Soundhole Diameter84mm (3.3")
ExclusiveNo
Does it contain shell?Yes - MOP
Shipper Carton Dimensions116 x 46 x 19 (cm)
RosettePearloid Esteso Design
Back Purfling Inlay Pattern & DimensionsN / A
Top Purfling InlayMaple and Black Rope Pattern
Top BindingFlamed Maple
Back BindingFlamed Maple
Back Purfling InlayN / A
Back Center StripN / A
Back BracingLadder Bracing
Side Purfling Inlay Pattern & DimensionsN / A
Back and Sides WoodPau Ferro
Tail StripMaple
Top Purfling Pattern & DimensionsN / A
Neck JointSpanish Heel
Neck MaterialMahogany
Scale Length650mm (25.6")
Neck ConstructionTraditional 3 Piece Neck
Side Purfling InlayN / A
Neck ShapeC Shape
Frets to Body12
Battery PackN / A
Nut Width52mm (2")
Neck Thickness 1st Fret21.5mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret25mm
Truss RodDual Action
Fret Dimensions2.0mm (W) x 1.1mm (H)
Master Carton DimensionsN/A
Truss Rod Wrench4mm Allen Key
Fingerboard MaterialEbony
Fingerboard InlaysN / A
Frets Total19
ColorNatural (NAT)
FinishGloss Polyurethane
Bridge MaterialPau Ferro
Saddle MaterialBone
Pickup TypeN / A
Middle PickupN / A
Tuning Machine ButtonsIvoroid
Electronics Vendor & ModelN / A
Tuning Machines Vendor & ModelDer Jung DJCB2GX-P14I (S2)
Tuning Machine Ratio18:1
Nut MaterialBone
Tuning MachinesCordoba Master Series Matte Gold with Ivoroid Buttons
Tap PlateN / A
ElectronicsN / A
ControlsN / A
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Nut String Spacing44mm
StringsSavarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
Battery Pack Installation LocationN / A
Headstock LogoN/A
Included CaseCordoba Deluxe Humidified Archtop Wood Case - Torres/Esteso
TuningE-A-D-G-B-E
Waist Width235mm (9 1/4")
Number of Strings6
Target Instrument Weight3 lbs / 1.4 kg
Upper Bout Width267mm (10 1/2")
Lower Bout Width349mm (13 3/4")
Body Depth Upper Bout95mm (3 3/4")
Body Depth Lower Bout100mm (4")
Body Length483mm (19")
Overall Length978mm (38 1/2")
Country of OriginChina

Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.