Cordoba Protege C1M Classical Acoustic Guitar

The Córdoba Protégé C1M is a full size nylon string classical guitar designed to make learning feel natural from day one. With its comfortable slim neck, lightweight build and warm, balanced tone, it is ideal for students of all ages whether you are starting lessons, returning to playing or simply want an easy playing instrument for home practice.

Built with a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, the C1M delivers a clear, responsive sound that encourages good technique and musical expression. A satin polyurethane finish, traditional styling and quality components such as Savarez strings and an adjustable truss rod round out a reliable, great value package that is perfectly suited to the classroom or living room.

Comfortable Classical Feel

The C1M follows traditional classical dimensions with a 650 mm scale length and 52 mm nut width, giving your fretting hand plenty of room for accurate finger placement and clean chords. A slim C shape mahogany neck and low profile frets help younger or smaller handed players feel at ease, reducing fatigue so you can focus on learning rather than fighting the instrument.

Clear, Inspiring Nylon String Tone

A spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides provides a classic nylon string voice that is bright enough for melody lines yet warm and rounded for chords and arpeggios. The 6 fan bracing with treble bar supports the top for good projection and sustain, helping every note speak clearly whether you are practising quietly at home or playing in a group setting.

Stable, Student Friendly Construction

Like all Córdoba instruments, the Protégé C1M is built with long term playability in mind. An adjustable truss rod inside the mahogany neck allows fine tuning of the neck relief for a comfortable action as the guitar settles over time. Composite nut and saddle components, secure dovetail neck joint and quality 14:1 tuners with pearl white buttons all contribute to reliable tuning stability and consistent performance.

Easy to Live With

The satin polyurethane finish on the body and neck feels smooth and fast under the hands while also being practical for everyday use. It reduces glare under classroom lighting and resists sticky build up, making long practice sessions more comfortable. Traditional touches such as the mosaic rosette and black ABS back binding give the C1M a classic look that will not date as you progress.

• Spruce Top with Mahogany Back and Sides - The time honoured combination of a spruce soundboard and mahogany body delivers a clear, articulate tone with a warm midrange. This balance helps beginners hear their progress more easily, supporting good listening skills and musical development.
• Comfortable Slim C Shape Neck - A slim C profile mahogany neck with a 52 mm nut width offers the space required for classical technique while remaining approachable for smaller hands. This encourages correct finger placement and reduces strain, making practice sessions more enjoyable.
• Adjustable Truss Rod for Long Term Playability - The built in truss rod allows the neck relief to be adjusted as needed, helping to maintain a comfortable action over the life of the instrument. This means the guitar can be kept playing smoothly as conditions change, supporting consistent learning.
• Quality Components and Satin Finish - Premium Savarez strings, composite nut and saddle, pau ferro fingerboard and bridge plus 14:1 tuners with pearl white buttons provide reliable tuning and feel. The satin polyurethane finish on the natural body and neck gives a smooth, non sticky playing surface that is ideal for regular practice.

Body

• Build: Classical
• Body Top: Spruce
• Back and Sides Wood: Mahogany
• Colour: Natural (NAT)
• Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Top Bracing Pattern: 6 Fan with Treble Bar
• Soundhole Diameter: 84 mm (3.3")
• Body Length: 489 mm (19 1/4")
• Lower Bout Width: 371 mm (14 5/8")
• Upper Bout Width: 286 mm (11 1/4")
• Waist Width: 241 mm (9 1/2")
• Body Depth Upper Bout: 95 mm (3 3/4")
• Body Depth Lower Bout: 100 mm (4")
• Back Binding: Black ABS

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Scale Length: 650 mm (25.6")
• Frets to Body: 12
• Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21 mm
• Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 23 mm
• Nut Width: 52 mm (2")
• Nut Material: Composite
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Fret Dimensions: 2.0 mm (W) x 1.1 mm (H)

Fingerboard and Bridge

• Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
• Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
• Saddle Material: Composite

Hardware

• Tuning Machine Ratio: 14:1
• Tuning Machine Buttons: Pearl White

Dimensions and Weight

• Overall Length: 997 mm (39 1/4")
• Target Instrument Weight: 1.5 kg (3 lbs 3 oz)
• Master Carton Dimensions: 104 x 60 x 15 cm
• Shipper Carton Dimensions: 103 x 45 x 13 cm