The Cordoba Iberia Dolce C5-CE Classical Electro Acoustic Guitar takes inspiration from the traditional Spanish classical guitar and combines this with modern alterations that allow for sensationally smooth playing. An elegant cutaway and a slim neck lend themselves to easy playability whilst retaining that sublime, natural aesthetic. Featuring a gloss PU finish, the solid Canadian cedar top and mahogany back and sides radiate beauty in both looks and sound. Immerse yourself in waves of richness and resonance whilst glistening clarity carries each and every note.

Step on stage with confidence, enter the studio with style, and deliver a brilliant, amplified sound. Even with immense volume, you'll have all that magical acoustic clarity that makes the C5-CE so great. And it's all thanks to Fishman Isys+ electronics. Better still, when you're armed with such an alluring instrument adorned with an all natural inlaid wood mosaic rosette, rosewood bridge, and gold tuning machines, you're bound to mesmerise anyone. Waltz across the rosewood fretboard in seamlessly smooth style and prepare for endless acoustic goodness.

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Gloriously smooth, articulate sound

Mahogany back and sides. You can't get much better. This timeless tonewood produces all the tonal qualities you need for a truly magical performance, granting you resonance, warmth, and superb dynamics. With every note, you'll have amazingly crisp clarity that cuts through the mix beautifully. And as the years go by, you'll notice the tone of your guitar growing more focused. Mahogany ages exquisitely, offering a never-ending world of sonic potential.

A solid Canadian cedar top provides the base for superbly articulate sound to soar from. Cedar's delicious tone encompasses plenty of character and rich overtones, perfect for fingerstyle players. Its focus on quality and glisteningly clear sound will ensure that every nuance of those intricate fingerpicking techniques will be heard, and this teams wonderfully with the resonance of the mahogany body. You'll also be granted the superb, even response courtesy of the rosewood fretboard. So, from dark, immersive low frequencies to bright, twinkling highs, you'll have beauty gleaming with each note.

Tradition meets contemporary

Achieve that warm nylon sound and still relish the comfort of modern craftsmanship. The Dolce C5-CE builds upon the traditional Spanish classical guitar by incorporating a slightly thinner neck and a beautiful cutaway. Whether you're strumming with passion or floating away into those smooth, intricate fingerstyle techniques, reach those higher frets without any strain. You'll be able to play for hours.

Amplify your sound

Perfect for gigging and recording musicians, the Cordoba Iberia Dolce C5-CE is equipped with Fishman Isys+ electronics. Using the 2-band EQ controls, you can meticulously sculpt your sound until it is undeniably you. And with a built-in tuner, you will be able tune up quickly and easily, ensuring that every single note sounds perfect. The electronic system will never disrupt your performance, only amplify your glorious tone with sparkling definition.

Specifications

Body & Bridge

• Top: Solid Canadian Cedar
• Back & Sides: Mahogany
• Binding/Bridge: Indian Rosewood Binding / Indian Rosewood Bridge
• Purfling/Inlay: None
• Rosette: All Natural Inlaid Wood Mosaic
• Finish: High Gloss PU
• Bracing/Build: Spanish Fan Bracing
• Body Width & Length: 375mm (14.75") Width At Lower Bout; 39" Total Length
• Overall Length: 39"
• Body Depth: 95mm (3.7") At Upper Bout, 100mm (3.9") At Lower Bout

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: Cutaway Electric Style, Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable, 4mm
• Scale Length: 650mm (25.6")
• Nut Width: 50mm (1.96")
• String Spacing at Saddle: 59mm
• Fret Marker Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl at 5, 7, 9
• Nut/Saddle: Bone
• Number of Frets: 12 To Body, 19 total

Electronics & Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Cordoba Gold Tuning Machines
• Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum in High Tension 500CJ
• Electronics: Fishman Isys+ With Onboard Tuner
• Tap Plate/Pick Guard: NA