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Although classical and flamencos share the same background, their modern incarnations have some important differences! Classical guitars require a buzz-free tone that is only achieved by slightly higher action and some relief in the neck. Some concert players even prefer a much higher set-up to accommodate this buzz-free tone at…

Cordoba instruments come in many different tone wood combinations! Are you unsure of which one will give you the sound you want? Use this handy dandy chart to figure out where to start. Please note that these are merely suggestions to get you started. Describing the way a guitar sounds…

The four main features of Cordoba's Fusion guitars are a thinner neck profile, a radiused fingerboard, the option of 12 or 14 frets to the body and a variety of wood and pickup options.

Our Fusion series guitars bridge the gap between the steel string and nylon string world. While traditional classical guitars are built with a wide and flat fingerboard, Fusion guitars have a narrower slightly curved, or radiused, fingerboard similar to a steel-string or electric guitar. The curve is not easily noticed…

The 20BM, baritone ukulele is a unique addition to the Córdoba ukulele line. Not quite as big as a 1/8 size guitar, but much bigger than the tenor ukulele, we thought an intro to this cool instrument was in order. The "bari uke" is one of the most approachable instruments for beginners.…

We use 3 basic neck styles: Traditional (Classical), Cutaway-Electric, and Fusion (Crossover). These styles vary on nut width, fingerboard shape (flat or radiused), the neck…

Restringing your classical or nylon string guitar is simple. Here's a quick and easy video on how to put new strings on your guitar in just 3 minutes!

Tying new strings on your ukulele is easy with this quick tutorial! When your strings start to feel like they are wearing thin or when you start to lose intonation, it's probably time to put new strings on your ukulele. Learn how to do it correctly in just a matter…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evnu4Ibqob8 Introduction Educating yourself about the effects of humidity on your guitar is one of the best ways to insure its integrity and lifespan. Your guitar is a living, breathing entity that is easily affected by its surrounding environment. Although the woods used in the making of your guitar are…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOMbRu-7JsA Seeing some signs of humidity damage on your guitar? Have no fear--we're here to help! If you have more questions about humidity, learn more…

The lightweight construction and thin woods used on Cordoba Guitars significantly contribute to the rich sound for which these instruments are revered. Keep in mind that these materials are quite delicate and can exhibit behaviors guitars with thicker woods and/or which are more heavily built do not. A question that we commonly hear is, “I am seeing suspicious ‘rippling’ or…

Don't fret over buzz! In this video, Andrew explains the difference between good buzz and bad buzz on a nylon string guitar. He'll describe how we set up classical and flamenco guitars and how the two set ups make a difference in fret buzz for the different styles of playing.…

Two kinds of buzzing generally occur*: Body buzz – often a result of electronic components rattling around Fret buzz – usually from the action being set too low Step 1: Check for Body Buzz If your guitar is an acoustic-electric model, the first step is to check for is loose…

All Córdoba guitars come equipped with a lightweight, two-way truss rod that allows you to adjust the amount of relief in your guitar’s neck, or the amount of natural bow in the neck. This practical feature provides a solution for when a guitar’s neck changes due to climate fluctuations or…

Many Cordoba instruments with onboard Fishman electronics will already have one strap button integrated into the output jack. If a strap button needs to be added to the bottom of the guitar, we recommend installing it halfway between the top and back of the guitar, where the two sides meet…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNHjNgBnzUE Not sure how to care for your instrument's finish? We're here to help!