Cordoba Iberia Cadete 3/4 Classical Acoustic Guitar

The Córdoba Iberia Cadete is a handmade three quarter size classical guitar that brings authentic Spanish tone and feel to younger players and anyone who finds a full size instrument a stretch. With a shorter 615 mm scale length, a slightly narrower nut and a lightweight build, it is comfortable, responsive and inspiring to play, without sacrificing the richness and warmth you expect from a traditional nylon string guitar.

Built with a solid Western Red Cedar top and mahogany back and sides, the Cadete delivers a warm, open voice with plenty of character for classical, flamenco inspired pieces and fingerstyle. Thoughtful details such as an all natural wood rosette, Pau Ferro fingerboard and bridge, and a gloss polyurethane finish give it a refined look and feel that stands out in its class. An adjustable truss rod inside the neck adds long term stability and allows precise setup as the player develops.

Comfortable Three Quarter Size Design

The Cadete is designed around a three quarter size body and a 615 mm scale length, making it ideal for younger students, smaller handed players or anyone who prefers a more compact classical guitar. The reduced body dimensions and slightly slimmer 48 mm nut width make stretches, chord shapes and position shifts easier, helping new players focus on technique and musicality rather than fighting the instrument.

Solid Cedar Top with Traditional Fan Bracing

A solid Western Red Cedar top paired with a traditional seven fan bracing pattern gives the Cadete a rich, singing voice with quick response and plenty of warmth. Cedar rewards a light touch, making it perfect for expressive fingerstyle playing and classical repertoire, while the fan bracing helps the top resonate freely for a full, authentic Spanish sound despite the smaller body and shorter scale.

Quality Tonewoods and Elegant Appointments

Mahogany back and sides provide a balanced, focused midrange that complements the cedar top, while Pau Ferro is used for both the fingerboard and bridge for a smooth feel and clear note definition. Details such as the all natural wood rosette, Indian rosewood style binding and gloss polyurethane finish give the Cadete a refined aesthetic that feels a step above a typical entry level classical guitar.

Stable Neck with Adjustable Truss Rod

The mahogany neck is carved into a comfortable C shape and fitted with an adjustable truss rod for added stability. This internal reinforcement allows fine tuning of the neck relief over time, helping to maintain an easy playing action as the guitar settles and as string tensions change. It is a practical feature that supports consistent playability throughout the life of the instrument.

• Three Quarter Size with 615 mm Scale - A compact body and shorter 615 mm scale length make the Cadete easier to handle for younger or smaller framed players, reducing hand stretch and fatigue while still offering a genuine classical playing experience.
• Solid Western Red Cedar Top - The solid cedar top responds quickly to a light touch, producing a warm, nuanced tone that suits classical and fingerstyle playing, and will continue to open up and improve as the guitar is played over time.
• Traditional Seven Fan Bracing - Classic fan bracing beneath the top helps maximise resonance and projection, giving the Cadete a rich, Spanish inspired voice that belies its smaller size and makes practice and performance more rewarding.
• Adjustable Truss Rod Neck - An internal adjustable truss rod in the mahogany neck allows precise setup and long term stability, helping to keep the action comfortable and the instrument playing at its best as conditions and playing styles change.

Body

• Body Top: Solid Western Red Cedar
• Back and Sides Wood: Mahogany
• Build: Small body three quarter size classical
• Colour: Natural (NAT)
• Finish: Gloss polyurethane
• Top Bracing Pattern: Fan
• Back Binding: Composite
• Back Centre Strip: Rosewood
• Waist Width: 216 mm (8 1/2")
• Lower Bout Width: 343 mm (13 1/2")
• Upper Bout Width: 260 mm (10 1/4")
• Body Length: 457 mm (18")
• Body Depth Upper Bout: 80 mm (3 1/8")
• Body Depth Lower Bout: 85 mm (3 1/3")
• Soundhole Diameter: 84 mm (3.3")

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: C shape
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Scale Length: 615 mm (24.2")
• Frets to Body: 12
• Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21 mm
• Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 24 mm
• Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 48 mm (1 7/8")
• Fret Dimensions: 2.0 mm (W) x 1.1 mm (H)

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Tuning Machine Buttons: Pearl white
• Tuning Machine Ratio: 14:1

Dimensions

• Overall Length: 940 mm (37")
• Target Instrument Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lb)
• Shipper Carton Dimensions: 97 x 42 x 13 cm