Cordoba Luthier C9 Classical Acoustic Guitar in Cedar

The Cordoba Luthier C9 is an all-solid, Spanish-style classical guitar designed for serious players who want a concert-ready instrument at a sensible price. Featuring a solid Western Red Cedar top paired with solid African Mahogany back and sides, it delivers a warm, responsive voice that rewards a refined touch and brings out the nuance in your playing.

Handmade in a small boutique workshop using traditional construction techniques, the C9 offers the feel and sound of a far more expensive guitar. From its comfortable C-shape neck and 650 mm scale to its elegant gloss finish and refined detailing, this is a classical that will support you through grades, recitals and beyond.

All-Solid Tonewoods for a Concert-Level Voice

The C9 is built entirely from solid woods, with a solid Western Red Cedar top and solid African Mahogany back and sides. This combination produces a rich, dark warmth with excellent projection and sustain, ideal for classical repertoire and fingerstyle. As the guitar opens up over time, the solid construction allows the tone to develop further, giving you an instrument that matures with your playing.

Traditional Spanish Heel Construction

A traditional Spanish heel neck joint is used instead of a bolt-on or dovetail design. This time-honoured method integrates the neck and body more closely, encouraging better resonance and a more unified, responsive feel. The result is a guitar that feels alive under the fingers, with notes that bloom and sustain naturally across the entire fretboard.

Comfortable Classical Playability

With a 52 mm nut width, 650 mm scale length and a comfortable C-shape Mahogany neck, the C9 offers familiar classical dimensions with a reassuringly solid, easy-playing feel. The Rosewood fingerboard and carefully shaped fretwork help facilitate clean shifts, accurate stretches and smooth vibrato, whether you are working on studies or performing advanced repertoire.

Elegant Details and Durable Finish

A gloss polyurethane finish highlights the natural beauty of the Cedar and Mahogany while providing durable protection for regular practice and performance. Rosewood binding and centre strip, along with tasteful purfling, give the C9 a refined, traditional appearance that matches its sophisticated sound.

• All-Solid Cedar and Mahogany Construction - A solid Western Red Cedar top with solid African Mahogany back and sides delivers a rich, warm and responsive tone that improves as the guitar ages, giving you a long-term musical partner rather than a short-term upgrade.
• Traditional Spanish Heel Neck Joint - The integrated Spanish heel construction promotes excellent resonance and sustain, helping every note ring clearly and evenly across the neck for confident practice and performance.
• Comfortable Classical Neck and Scale - A 52 mm nut, 650 mm scale length and C-shape Mahogany neck provide a familiar classical feel that supports accurate fingering, clean chord shapes and expressive phrasing.
• Refined Aesthetics with Gloss Finish - The natural gloss polyurethane finish, Rosewood binding and tasteful purfling give the C9 a classic, concert-ready look while protecting the instrument for years of regular use.

Body

• Build: Classical
• Body Top: Solid Western Red Cedar
• Back and Sides Wood: Solid African Mahogany
• Back Binding: Rosewood
• Back Centre Strip: Rosewood
• Back Purfling Inlay: Maple and Black
• Colour: Natural (NAT)
• Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Top Bracing Pattern: 7 Fan
• Soundhole Diameter: 84 mm (3.3")
• Body Length: 489 mm (19 1/4")
• Lower Bout Width: 371 mm (14 5/8")
• Upper Bout Width: 292 mm (11 1/2")
• Waist Width: 248 mm (9 3/4")
• Body Depth Upper Bout: 95 mm (3 3/4")
• Body Depth Lower Bout: 100 mm (4")

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Joint: Spanish Heel
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Frets to Body: 12
• Fret Dimensions: 2.0 mm (W) x 1.1 mm (H)
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25.6")
• Nut Width: 52 mm (2")
• Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21 mm
• Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 24 mm
• Overall Length: 984 mm (38 3/4")

Hardware

• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Bone
• Tuning Machine Buttons: Black
• Tuning Machine Ratio: 14:1

Other

• Target Instrument Weight: 3 lbs / 1.4 kg
• Shipper Carton Dimensions: 108 x 44 x 21 cm