Cordoba Luthier C9 Parlour Classical Acoustic Guitar in Cedar

The Cordoba Luthier C9 Parlour is a smaller-bodied, all-solid classical guitar that offers exceptional comfort without sacrificing tone. With its 7/8 parlour body, shorter 630 mm scale and 50 mm nut width, it is an inspiring choice for players who want an easier playing experience while still enjoying the rich, warm voice of a traditional concert instrument.

Built with a solid Western Red Cedar top and solid African Mahogany back and sides, the C9 Parlour delivers a sweet, responsive sound with plenty of warmth and nuance, ideal for classical, Latin, folk and fingerstyle repertoire. Its compact dimensions make it perfect for smaller players, those with a lighter touch, or anyone who prefers a more intimate feel, whether practising at home or performing in smaller spaces.

Elegant appointments such as rosewood bindings, detailed purfling, a pearloid Esteso weave rosette and a gloss polyurethane finish give the C9 Parlour a refined, traditional look that matches its refined sound. A comfortable C-shape mahogany neck, dual-action truss rod and quality bone nut and saddle complete a specification that is designed to support serious study and expressive playing.

Comfortable Parlour Size for Effortless Playability

The reduced 7/8 body size, shorter 630 mm scale length and 50 mm nut width make the C9 Parlour noticeably easier to handle than a full-size classical. The slimmer dimensions help reduce stretch in the left hand, while the lighter, more compact body sits comfortably whether you play seated or standing, making long practice sessions less tiring.

All-Solid Cedar and Mahogany for Warm, Responsive Tone

A solid Western Red Cedar top paired with solid African Mahogany back and sides provides a warm, rounded voice with quick response and strong midrange presence. This classic tonewood combination rewards a light touch, bringing out subtle dynamics and tonal colour, ideal for expressive classical pieces and intricate fingerstyle arrangements.

Traditional Construction with Modern Stability

The C9 Parlour features a Spanish heel neck joint and traditional fan bracing for authentic classical resonance and sustain. At the same time, a dual-action truss rod allows precise neck adjustment, helping you maintain an optimal playing feel over time and adapt the setup to your personal preference.

Refined Luthier-Style Appointments

Rosewood binding, detailed maple and black purfling, a pearloid Esteso weave rosette and a rosewood headplate with mother-of-pearl Cordoba logo give the C9 Parlour a high-end, luthier-inspired aesthetic. These tasteful details complement the natural gloss finish, making the guitar as visually appealing as it is rewarding to play.

• Compact 7/8 Parlour Body - The smaller body, shorter 630 mm scale and 50 mm nut width provide a more manageable feel for smaller players or anyone seeking extra comfort, reducing hand fatigue and making complex chord shapes and stretches easier to execute.
• All-Solid Cedar and Mahogany Construction - A solid Western Red Cedar top and solid African Mahogany back and sides deliver a rich, warm and balanced tone that improves with age, offering excellent projection and sensitivity for nuanced classical and fingerstyle playing.
• Traditional Fan Bracing and Spanish Heel - Classic fan bracing and a Spanish heel neck joint promote resonance, sustain and tonal depth, giving the C9 Parlour the character and response associated with traditional handcrafted classical guitars.
• Premium Components and Elegant Detailing - Bone nut and saddle, ebony bridge, rosewood fingerboard and Cordoba premium gold tuners with black buttons ensure reliable performance and tuning stability, while intricate purfling, rosette and gloss finish provide a refined, concert-ready appearance.

Body

• Build: Small body parlour, 7/8 size
• Body Top: Solid Western Red Cedar
• Back and Sides Wood: Solid African Mahogany
• Top Binding: Rosewood
• Back Binding: Rosewood
• Top Purfling Inlay: Padauk, Maple and Black
• Top Purfling Pattern and Dimensions: 0.5 Black, 0.5 Maple, 0.5 Black, 0.5 Padauk, 0.5 Padauk, 0.5 Black, 0.5 Maple, 0.5 Black
• Back Purfling Inlay: Maple and Black
• Back Purfling Inlay Pattern and Dimensions: 0.5 mm Maple, 0.5 mm Black, 0.5 mm Maple
• Side Purfling Inlay: Maple and Black
• Side Purfling Inlay Pattern and Dimensions: 0.5 mm Maple, 0.5 mm Black, 0.5 mm Maple
• Back Centre Strip: Rosewood
• Tail Strip: Rosewood
• Colour: Natural (NAT)
• Finish: Gloss polyurethane
• Top Bracing Pattern: Fan
• Soundhole Diameter: 84 mm (3.3")
• Rosette: Pearloid Esteso weave pattern

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Joint: Spanish heel
• Neck Shape: C shape
• Scale Length: 630 mm (24.8")
• Nut Width: 50 mm (2")
• Nut String Spacing: 43 mm
• Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21 mm
• Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 24 mm
• Truss Rod: Dual action
• Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Allen key
• Frets to Body: 12
• Frets Total: 19

Fingerboard and Bridge

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Fret Dimensions: 2.0 mm (W) x 1.1 mm (H)
• Nut Material: Bone
• Saddle Material: Bone

Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Cordoba premium gold with black buttons
• Tuning Machine Buttons: Black
• Tuning Machine Ratio: 14:1
• Tuning Machines Vendor and Model: Der Jung DJ305GK-P6B (S3)

Dimensions

• Overall Length: 965 mm (38")
• Body Length: 479 mm (18 7/8")
• Upper Bout Width: 270 mm (10 5/8")
• Lower Bout Width: 359 mm (14 1/8")
• Waist Width: 232 mm (9 1/8")
• Body Depth Upper Bout: 90 mm (3 1/2")
• Body Depth Lower Bout: 95 mm (3 3/4")
• Target Instrument Weight: 1.4 kg (3 lbs)
• Shipper Carton Dimensions: 108 x 44 x 21 cm

Headstock

• Headplate: Rosewood
• Headstock Logo: Cordoba arches logo, mother-of-pearl

Electronics

• Electronics: Not applicable

Accessories

• Included Case: Cordoba polyfoam case

Other

• Number of Strings: 6
• Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
• Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
• Country of Origin: China