Our comparison review of the Cordoba C10 vs C9 takes us into the all the details of each of these guitar series. We will also be giving you every reason you should pick one guitar series over the other depending on your guitarist personality.
The Cordoba C9 begins the Cordoba Luthier series which is the immediate step up from the Iberia series. Although both series contain beginner/student guitars, the Luthier series are more sophisticated in that they are concert-ready guitars.
As you probably know from your journey with Cordoba, the higher the numbers, the higher the sophistication of the model. So, as you’d expect, the C9 is the least expensive of the Luthier series with a sub-$1000 price tag. The C10 guitars, on the other hand, cost more than a $1000 per piece.
Be set to learn a lot about the Cordoba C10 vs C9 in this comparison article. We’re going really in depth right here. If that’s too much for you, though, our next section will give you a summarized overview of the entire article.
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Comparison Overview
Giving our overall rating of these two guitar series, we would say that the C10 is obviously the more sophisticated of the two. It might be a bit unfair to pitch these two against each other and declare a winner since they both have their individual purposes where they do well to shine in.
However, to bring it down to the fundamentals, both guitar series offer excellent tones. Nonetheless, none of them quite hits that exclusive high-end tone. Of course, the C10 is better but it still has that plastic tone at some point.
Fortunately, it takes a really experienced ear to hear this difference and many customers who have bought either C10 or C9 guitars have been happy campers so far. These concert-ready guitars have impressed many players and tutors alike.
That said, we would have preferred a raised fingerboard, especially with the C10 considering what it sells for. But it’s all good, both the C10 and C9 still do well without them, although we aren’t quite sure any expert would play either of them even if hard pressed.
One thing we really like about both series is that Cordoba did a good job making several kinds of guitars available in each guitar. This way, the C10 and C9 are open to as many kinds of guitarists as possible.
As for price and value, Cordoba pretty much did well. Again, we would mention that a raised fingerboard wouldn’t have been too much to add to the C10 guitars especially. But besides that, the value/price ratio seems pretty balanced and even customers realize that.
Of course, they aren’t the best in the market in their categories but keep in mind that these are entry-level concert-ready guitars after all.
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Comparison Table Of Major Specs And Features
Cordoba C10 |
Cordoba C9 |
| Full-sized also with 7/8 size parlor guitar | Full-sized also with 7/8 sized guitar |
| Cedar and spruce top versions available | Cedar and spruce top versions available |
| Indian rosewood back and sides | Solid mahogany back and sides |
| Ebony fingerboard | Rosewood fingerboard |
| Savarez Cristal Corum strings | Savarez Cristal Corum strings |
| Hand inlaid mother-of-pearl Esteo rosette | Hand inlaid mother-of-pearl Esteo rosette |
| Adjustable two-way truss rod | Adjustable two-way truss rod |
| Mahogany neck | Mahogany neck |
| Polyfoam case | Polyfoam case |
| Nut width ranges from 48 millimeters to 52 millimeters | 52 millimeter nut width |
| Gold tuning machines | Gold tuning machines |
| 19 frets | 19 frets |
| Fret marker inlays at frets 5, 7, and 9 | Pearloid inlays on the 5th, 7th, and 9th fret markers |
| High gloss polyurethane finish | High gloss polyurethane finish |
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – What Situation Is Each Best For?
If you’re still reading this, then it’s probably crossed your mind if either of the Cordoba C10 vs C9 is for you. Well, our next section answers that question.
Cordoba C10 |
Cordoba C9 |
| The beautiful thing about the Cordoba C10 is that it comes with a whole array of options. Cordoba created this series such that you can almost definitely say that there’s something for everyone in the series. So, a whole range of guitarists would find a guitar for themselves in this series. There is the usual cedar and spruce top variety which is pretty commonplace. However, in addition to these, you also have the parlor size which is great for players who are smaller in size. It’s a 7/8 sized guitar, so it’s not full-sized. You also have the Crossover which has the regular full size but has a smaller neck. We know many people have a challenge with the wide neck of the classical guitar. Then there’s also a lefty version for obvious reasons. These two versions – the lefty and parlor guitar – are common to the C10 and C9 by the way. Finally, there’s the C10 acoustic-electric guitar that is currently unavailable but is still worthy of mention. Now, all that said, it’s important to keep in mind that the C10 is still pretty much a student guitar and you can tell from a few things. For one, its tone, though great, still has that tendency to sound plasticky at some point. Secondly, it also does not come with an elevated fingerboard. So, it definitely cannot work for experts or even some intermediate players. The tone issue though is not a big deal at all as the tone is really clean. In fact, only very few beginners would be able to pick out the “plastickiness” when the sound gets plasticky. | The Cordoba C9 is pretty similar to the C10 in the variety of options you get. Both guitars actually have the same selection of guitars which means more for more kinds of guitarists. Now, we can tell you that both the C9 and the C10 guitars would serve in the same situations as they are both concert-ready guitars. But here is one area where the C10 one-ups the C9. The C10 comes with Indian rosewood back and sides whereas the C9 comes with mahogany back and sides. Of course, this is quite understandable being that the C9 is the most affordable guitar in the Luthier series. Of course, this also impacts the tone of the C9 guitars and the C10 sounds a bit higher end. This is not to say that they don’t sound great though. Of course, they do. You can’t compare them to the guitars in the Iberia series for instance. So, if the student is looking to get a concert-ready guitar or step up from the Iberia series guitars but can’t quite hit the $1000 price tag of the C10 yet, the C9 guitars will definitely work. Plus, at that stage, you probably can’t even differentiate between both guitars just yet. It’s definitely not a pro or intermediate instrument but for a concert-ready guitar, this instrument makes a great guitar for the student. |
What Features Do The Cordoba C10 And C9 Have In Common?
Canadian Cedar Top Guitar Versions Available
Alright, the first common feature we will be pointing out in our review of the Cordoba C10 vs C9 is that they both have a cedar top guitar available. This is a common practice for most classical guitars. In fact, in both series, guitars either come with a solid Canadian cedar top or a European spruce top.
So, what’s the deal with cedar?
Cedar is a great and popular tonewood and you can trust the quality of cedar Cordoba uses on both C10 and C9 guitars. The cedar top gives these guitars a warm, full sound that’s beautiful for a variety of situations.
For instance, say you want to play for something intimate, for a lover probably, cedar top guitars work. Because the guitar comes out sounding full, it doesn’t punch all the individual notes of a chord, so it sounds more seamless and free-flowing ish.
Now, this same feature is what makes cedar top guitars attractive for beginners because it covers up for a lot of faulty notes. However, there are experts who still go for the cedar top guitars. In the end, it really depends on what your tastes in music are.
Furthermore, cedar is quite flexible as a tonewood and will sound great whatever you pair it with in the form of back and sides.
Cordoba C10 |
Cordoba C9 |
| The Cordoba C10 has three guitars in the series that are cedar top guitars. These guitars are the: Cordoba C10 CD/IN Acoustic Nylon String Classical Guitar, Cordoba C10 Parlor CD Acoustic Nylon String Parlor Size Guitar, and the Cordoba C10 Lefty Guitar | The Cordoba C9 also has three guitars in the series which are cedar top guitars. These guitars are: Cordoba C9 CD-MH Acoustic Nylon String Classical Guitar, Cordoba C9 Crossover Acoustic Nylon String Classical Guitar, Cordoba C9 CD 7/8 Size Parlor Classical Guitar, and the Cordoba C9 CD lefty All Solid Wood Classical Guitar |
Spruce Top Guitar Versions Available
Another common feature to the Cordoba C10 vs C9 is that they both have spruce top guitars in their series as well. These spruce top guitars are not really an alternative to the cedar top guitars as they come in different forms. That is, there’s no Cedar Top Lefty and Spruce Top Lefty. Get it?
Alright, that said, spruce tops have a pretty different feel and sound from cedar. Where cedar gives you a warm and dark tone, spruce sounds a little more striking like a bell. So, spruce does not have that full, encompassing tone that cedar comes with.
Of course many experts prefer spruce top guitars because it means that their audience can hear and appreciate their dexterity better. This is because they will be able to hear all the notes in each chord distinctly and clearly thanks to the spruce top.
This is also great for aiding teaching as students will be able to hear their tutors more clearly than with a cedar top guitar.
We’ve got to mention though that not many people can even effectively distinguish between the cedar top and spruce top. So, to say that one is better than the other can be a little too subjective an issue to make an issue of absoluteness.
In fact, even though many experts prefer spruce top guitars, they still have a cedar top guitar for the variety. Of course, there are places where the cedar top guitar thrives that the spruce top guitar doesn’t and vice versa.
But one thing is sure though, spruce has better sustain than cedar. But then again it’s not as flexible.
Cordoba C10 |
Cordoba C9 |
| There are three guitars with spruce tops in the C10 series. Let’s get to meet them… The Cordoba C10 SP/IN Acoustic Nylon String Classical Guitar, Cordoba C10 Crossover Acoustic Nylon String Guitar, Cordoba C20 Solid Wood Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar | The Cordoba C9 also has three spruce top guitars in its series. They are: The Cordoba C9 Spruce Top Classical Guitar, Cordoba C9-E Acoustic-Electric Nylon String Guitar |
Parlor Sized (7/8 Size) Guitars
Still on our comparison between the Cordoba C10 vs C9, here’s another similarity for you. Both guitars have a 7/8 size guitar.
A regular-sized guitar is quite large in size which might make the guitar a little overwhelming for a smallish person or a younger person too. This is one of the reasons for the Parlor guitar variety.
Parlor guitars are significantly smaller than regular sized guitar. And of course, correspondingly, they also produce a much smaller tone and volume when compared to full-sized guitars. However, they might be just the thing you need if the regular, full-sized guitar is cumbersome for you.
Thankfully, whatever your budget, you can get a parlor size guitar to use.
Crossover Guitars
Cordoba’s Crossover guitars are guitars for guitarists with small hands. Now, what’s the difference between the Crossover guitars and the Parlor guitars?
Well, the parlor guitars don’t come in the regular size. They are 7/8 size guitars with the regular-sized wide classical guitar neck nut width (50 millimeters). Crossover guitars, on the other hand, come in the regular, full size of the acoustic guitar. However, they have a way slimmer neck.
The Crossover guitars have nut widths that measure 48 millimeters which is about 4 millimeters slimmer than the widest Cordoba guitar nit width which measures 52 millimeters.
These guitars are available in both the C9 and C10 series. So, whatever your budget, you can get yourself a Crossover guitar.
Please note that the C9 Crossover is a cedar top guitar but the C10 Crossover is a spruce top guitar.
Lefty Guitar
Finding a lefty guitar can be somewhat of a treasure hunt sometimes. Thankfully, Cordoba was thoughtful enough to include a lefty guitar in both series. Again, you get to choose according to your budget since the C9 and the C10 both have a lefty guitar.
The lefty guitar in both series come with cedar tops though. There isn’t a spruce top variety so you might want to keep that in mind when making your selection.
Acoustic-Electric Versions Available
Yet another similar feature shared between the Cordoba C10 vs C9 is that they both have an acoustic-electric guitar. Though this is a similarity they both share, it’s important to note here that the C10 acoustic-electric guitar is no longer available.
Alright, let’s look at these two versions and see where they share similarities and differ.
Well, for one both guitars have a spruce top. However, here’s where their similarities end. To get a more in-depth look into these guitars, check out the “Features Unique To…” section. We will be discussing the electronics and other aspects of these guitars in more detail there.
Savarez Cristal Corum Strings
Classical guitars work with nylon strings and some of the best you can find anywhere are the Savarez Cristal Corum strings. These are high-quality nylon strings in high tension.
Understandably, this means that the strings would be a little difficult to play because of how tight the strings are. In particular, the strings might feel like they are much harder to push down than low tension strings. However, high tension strings have a much better tone and also offer an increased volume when compared to lower tension strings. Plus, they help you build better playing skills.
So, as you can see, the Savarez Cristal Corum strings are a fantastic match for the Cordoba C10 and C9 guitars.
That said, be wary of humidity because of how it can affect your strings adversely. Ensure that you store your guitar in the right environment to keep your guitar just rightly hydrated.
Also, please note that you should never restring your guitar with steel strings. These guitars are nylon string guitars and their necks and fingerboards are designed to take nylon strings strictly. Restringing with steel strings could actually damage your guitar permanently.
Check out this video to see the difference between high tension strings and low tension strings and how they affect your guitar.
Mahogany Neck
A mahogany neck is pretty commonplace in guitars around, and mahogany is popular for good reasons. On the one hand, mahogany looks really good whether finished or unfinished. It has a light brown color naturally, and when finished, takes up a reddish-brown hue.
Plus, mahogany is also significantly dense which assures you of sturdiness and, therefore, durability. In tone, mahogany plays softly and beautifully. Some people might not know that the neck contributes to the tone of a guitar, but it does and now you know.
Mahogany has a beautiful tone with a profound depth and fullness especially around the lows.
Nut Widths
The Cordoba C10 and C9 come with the same range of nut widths. There are all kinds of guitar neck sizes depending on which you can handle without getting intimidated.
Beware though that classical guitars typically have wide necks. So, you can hardly find any classical guitar that would be the same size as your regular acoustic. Classical guitars have to come with a wide neck for the sake of the nylon strings which are fatter in width than steel strings.
Now, let’s check out the various nut widths of the Cordoba C10 vs C9
Cordoba C10 |
Cordoba C9 |
| The Cordoba C10 Cedar, Spruce top, acoustic-electric and lefty guitars all come with the really wide 52 millimeters. Then you have the C10 Parlor which is slightly smaller at 50 millimeters. Finally, of course, there’s the C10 Crossover. This guitar comes with a 48-millimeter nut width | The Cordoba C9 also has similar nut width measurements across its variety of guitars. |
Purfling
Again on our comparison between the Cordoba C20 vs C9, you notice that both guitars come with a purfling. This is a feature that is common among all Luthier series guitars. It adds to the beauty of the guitars and no one says no to an attractive guitar, right?
This decorative strip on the guitars which lower-end guitars try to simulate with paint can be made from all kinds of materials. However, for both guitar series Cordoba uses the same materials for the top and bottom plates.
The C9 and C10 guitars come with 8-ply colored wood on the top plate and 3-ply ebony and maple on the bottom plate.
Polyfoam Case
The polyfoam case is not just a gig bag. It’s much sturdier and much plusher on the inside than the average gig bag. So, in simple terms, it’s in a better position to take care of your guitar than an ordinary gig bag.
With a sturdy exterior, you are assured that the case will stand up to heavy use however often you have to move around. A plusher interior, on the other hand, assures you that your guitar is in safe hands even inside the case. This way, your guitar is well-cushioned so it doesn’t rattle around and get some scratches.
Now, while all these are excellent features, one thing to keep in mind is that these two guitar series are at the lowest rung of the ladder when it comes to the Cordoba Luthier series. So, though the polyfoam case is wonderful, it isn’t the ultimate upgrade to the gig bag.
The ultimate upgrade to the gig bag in the case of Cordoba guitars is the Cordoba Humicase. This carrying case comes with ideal humidity conditions preset. So, it protects from impact as much as it keeps your guitar in the best atmosphere.
Adjustable Two-Way Truss Rod
This is a staple in Cordoba guitars. Many guitarists do not like a truss rod for varied reasons. However, this one comes adjustable so it’s easier to use in case you need to adjust the neck. It also gives the neck of the guitar some stability as well.
High Gloss Polyurethane Finish
A high gloss polyurethane finish is one of the two finishes Cordoba generally uses for its guitars. The other is the nitrocellulose finish which it uses for the higher-end guitars. Now, even though the polyurethane finish is the lower-end option, it is not without its advantages.
For one, it makes your guitar much easier to maintain since it does not crack easily on impact as compared to the nitrocellulose finish. Plus, it still looks good, so, you’re not exactly losing anything.
Check out this video to learn how to maintain your guitar’s finish.
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – What’s unique To Each Guitar Series
Features Unique To The Cordoba C10
Indian Rosewood back and sides
Ebony fingerboard
Acoustic-electric version available with LR Baggs Element Active System
Indian Rosewood Back And Sides
In the comparison of the Cordoba C10 vs C9, this is one of the areas where the C10 one-ups the C9. Indian rosewood is the golden child for back and sides these days, especially with the scarcity of Brazilian rosewood.
Compared to the mahogany of the C9, Indian rosewood is higher-end and with a better sound and feel. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that it also has a really beautiful appeal aesthetically as well. Again, Indian rosewood is super flexible which makes it a favorite of many guitar makers.
With a sharp attack, a robust resonance, and rich overtones, the Indian rosewood would make literally any guitarist happy. And then again, it works with many kinds of playing styles. From strumming to fingerpicking, Indian rosewood will be there for you.
Again, the open-grained nature of Indian rosewood is another one of its biggest advantages as it contributes to the warmth and richness in tone which rosewood is known for. The overtones might present a few feedback issues in a recording situation though, but that can be somewhat easily rectified.
Ebony Fingerboard
Ebony is not a common wood choice for guitar fingerboards. However, it is also a high-end choice, so it’s still another great choice. If you’ve not already guessed, this is another score for the C10 in the Cordoba C10 vs C9 battle.
The beautiful thing about ebony is how it manages to draw strengths and benefits from the two other fingerboard woods into one material. It comes with rosewood’s looks and feel and maple’s hardness.
In comparison, ebony is much tougher than rosewood. So, it’s more likely to last longer than rosewood over the same period of use. In this respect, ebony is more like maple than rosewood.
However, ebony still shares some similarities with rosewood. For instance, it has rosewood’s oiliness as well as its open-grained nature. This means that, just like rosewood, you don’t have to apply a finish on ebony. So, you get to enjoy the naturalness of your fingerboard when you play.
Now, as to performance, ebony is also a midpoint between the maple and the rosewood tonewoods. It has a crisp attack which you’d love. But then it’s doesn’t sound quite as dark as rosewood and tends to fall on the brighter end.
The beautiful, dark-hued ebony is one of the best you can do when it comes to guitar fingerboards. It looks and performs as high end as it actually is.
Acoustic-Electric Version – LR Baggs Element Active System
We already gave a brief overview into the Cordoba C10 acoustic-electric version in the section “Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Which Features Do They Have In Common?” Now, we will be going into the electronics of the system itself.
By the way, just before we go on, we’d like to mention that the C10 acoustic-electric version is no longer available for sale.
That said, the Cordoba C10 Solid Wood Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar uses the LR Baggs Element Active System. This pickup is a pretty decent piezo pickup that’s designed to work just great in powering your guitar’s sound.
Like a typical piezo pickup, this pickup resides under the saddle of your guitar where it picks up vibrations from your strings by detecting string pressure changes. However, this time around, the LR Baggs goes the step further by also picking vibrations from the soundboard as well. This is not common with piezo pickups which usually only pick up string vibrations alone.
So, in addition to giving a fantastic attack, the LR Baggs Element Active System also gives you a fuller acoustic experience with minimal feedback issues.
Furthermore, it’s good news to know that this pickup is pretty low profile. This is great because the pickup can get even closer to the strings and soundboard. This reduces interference and enhances the pickup’s performance.
However, all that we have said are just theory. The truth is that, in performance, the LR Baggs Element Active System does not actually live up to all the theory. It left much to be desired for many users, even though some were satisfied with it.
As for us, we’re not surprised being a piezo pickup and all (click here to learn more about piezo and other types of pickups).
Features Unique To The Cordoba C9
It comes with Mahogany back and sides.
The fretboard on this guitar is made with Rosewood.
Acoustic version available with Fishman Sonitone Pickup
Mahogany Back And Sides
Mahogany is a cheaper wood choice when it comes to the back and sides of a guitar. Indian rosewood is a higher-end option which is why you find it in the more sophisticated guitars of a class.
Of course, mahogany is not without its benefits. First off, when sourced properly, mahogany is a really beautiful wood especially when stained. When paired with either a cedar top or a spruce top, it comes out brilliant. So, that’s score one for mahogany.
Similarly to rosewood, mahogany allows you achieve many kinds of playing and music styles. It can work with any top to give a unique sound depending on what you want to achieve. Overall though, mahogany is popular for playing fantastic blues.
Plus, compared to rosewood, mahogany is easier to work with for beginners. So, it should come as no surprise that it’s the material of choice for the baby of the Luthier series.
Rosewood Fingerboard
In this aspect of the comparison between the Cordoba C10 vs C9, the C9 again shows itself as the lowest end guitar series of the Cordoba Luthier series.
Rosewood which is very common as a fingerboard is also common among low to moderately priced guitars. Most higher-end guitars hardly sport a rosewood fingerboard coming with ebony fingerboards just like the Cordoba C10.
But then again, we do know that rosewood has it many advantages, right? The lack of an ebony fingerboard isn’t something that the average user would miss so much because rosewood is such an excellent wood for making a guitar’s fingerboard.
It does not require a finish which gives you a natural feel when you play. Plus, it’s also quite hard so it is pretty durable. Too.
Acoustic-Electric Version – Fishman Sonitone Pickup
Just like the LR Baggs, the Fishman Sonitone is also a piezo pickup. It’s also quite the value device being so affordable and all. In fact, Fishman made this pickup with the budget musician in mind.
This pickup comes as a preamp with volume and tone controls as the rotary controls. This means that you should be able to manipulate your tone to your tastes using this pickup. And you can also amp up or reduce your volume as well.
In sound, the Sonitone sounds nothing short of a Fishman which could be good or not so good news depending on who’s asking. Not everyone loves the Fishman sound.
Anyway, this pickup seems to do a good job of balancing the string-to-string tone. And even though the controls for the volume and tone are not the easiest to work, they are still usable which is great. Plus, they aren’t visible and that’s always a good thing.
Now, this is an active pickup which means that it uses a battery. One is already supplied when you get this guitar. However, we have an even more important discovery. The cloth pocket for the battery isn’t working for us at all as it makes it difficult to access the battery.
Moving away from the battery, this pickup also has another problem in the form of the absence of a multi-band EQ and a phrase reverse as well.
However, we cannot fail to give credits where it’s due to the Fishman Sonitone. It’s decent enough for you to jump on any open mic night with appreciable volume. You’d be at the mercy of the sound guy since if you have to depend on an outboard preamp, but it’s a decent pickup all the same.
This video compares the LR Baggs against the Fishman Sonitone although not on Cordoba guitars. It will help put things in perspective either way.
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Unique Pros
Why Do Some People Prefer The Cordoba C10 Series To The Cordoba C9?
The first reason why a lot of people like the Cordoba C10 series is the fact that it’s made with Indain rosewood for its back and sides. This greatly affects the sound of the guitar, making it better than the Corodoba C9 series.
The second reaso why a lot of people like the C10 series is the fingerboard wood used to make it, ebony. It has a really nice feel which is what you want in any guitar.
Why Do Some People Prefer The Cordoba C9 Series To The Cordoba C10?
The main reason why a lot of people prefer the Cordoba C9 to the Cordoba C10 is the price. The Cordoba C9 series is a more affordable guitar series which is attractive for a lot of beginners.
And for its price, it provides excellent value. So much so that you most likely would not miss the Cordoba C10.
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Unique Cons
Cordoba C10
- Although reasonably priced considering the features, it still might be a bit high end for some students looking for a concert-ready guitar.
- Acoustic-electric version no longer available.
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Pros Common To Both Guitar Series
Cordoba C10 |
Cordoba C9 |
| The C10 is a series of concert-ready guitars with a beautiful tone that’s quite high end. They don’t quite hit the super high-end taste ranking, you’d have to check out the C12 and above for that, but these work. | The C9 guitars are also concert-ready guitars although with the lowest level of sophistication in the Luthier series. With mahogany back and sides, of course, sound isn’t quite as great as with the C10. But these guitars are great all the same. The average won’t even be able to tell the difference between the two guitars. |
| The purfling on C10 guitars makes them more attractive | Same goes for the C9 |
| There are loads of options for all kinds of guitarists in the C10 series | Same also for the C9 |
| Polyfoam case is an upgrade from the regular gig bag and will protect the guitar better. Doesn’t beat the humicase though but works great nonetheless. But then again, a humicase would have meant higher cost. So… | The same goes for the C9 |
| Polyurethane finish makes guitars easier to maintain | Also comes with polyurethane finish which makes the guitars easier to maintain. |
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Cons Common To Both Guitars
Cordoba C10 |
Cordoba C9 |
| Does not come with a raised fingerboard which many experts expect in a guitar this price. | Also does not feature an elevated fingerboard, although forgivable due to its affordability. |
| Humidity still remains a problem. The video below shows you how to manage that | Same goes for the C9 |
| Even though it’s no longer available, we’d mention here that the pickup of the C10 acoustic-electric is just decent at best. | Also goes for the C9, although its C9-E is still available. The Fishman Sonitone pickup is just a decent pickup at best. |
| Lefty guitar only has one option – cedar top- this limits the lefty’s options | Same goes for the C9 |
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Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – General Feeling Among Users
Who wins the Cordoba C10 Vs C9 battle among the customers? Let’s hear what customers are saying about both guitar series.
Cordoba C10 |
Cordoba C9 |
| The general experience with C10 guitars from customer reaction was a good one. These guitars garnered loads of 5-star reviews on retail sites. The parlor guitar and cedar top seemed to get the loving the most. The parlor guitar, obviously for its size which resonated with many smallish people. Were there complaints? Expectedly, yes. But these complaints were mostly minor stuff like sharp frets. The rest of the reviews were glowing commendations. Now, buzzing was another problem encountered. However, this was on the customers not Cordoba. There are ways to ensure that your guitar stays in tip-top condition especially as it pertains to humidity to prevent buzzing. | For most people, the C9 performed way better than its price tag. Many users who used this guitar confessed to feeling reluctant initially to spending that much on a guitar. However, when they got to play. They felt they got more than their money’s worth. And to performance, customers were obviously in love. In fact, one described the tone of one C9 guitar as being authoritative. In their words “the voice of God speaks through this guitar” We told you not many people would be able to differentiate between the tone of the C9 and the C10. This is all the proof you need. Of course, there were a couple of cases of dissatisfaction with one saying the guitar was overpriced. However, we do not agree as do many other users. |
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Final Thoughts
It’s hard calling one overall winner in the battle of the Cordoba C10 vs C9. The truth is that each of these guitar series shines in its own sphere.
Cordoba C10 Vs C9 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Cordoba C7 guitars made?
The Cordoba C7 guitars are part of the line of Luthier Series from Cordoba guitars. Although Cordoba Music Group has a factory at their headquarters in Oxnard, California, virtually all of the Luthier series guitars are manufactured in China.
Like a lot of the other guitars from this series, the Cordoba C7 features a solid Canadian Cedar or European Spruce top. The back and sides of the guitar are made from Indian Rosewood. And as you would normally expect from Cordoba, the C7 is a finely built classical guitar with an excellent finish and top quality sound.
What is easier to learn? Acoustic or Classical guitar?
Generally speaking, classical guitars are easier to learn than acoustic guitars. However, the gap in the difficulty of learning between these two guitar types isn’t much. With a little more experienced, you’ll come to realize that both types of guitars are not hard to play. As a result, we feel that this should not be a determining factor when deciding which guitar to learn. Rather, what you want out of the guitar should be.
The Acoustic and Classical guitars are two different types of guitars and serve slightly different purposes. Acoustic guitars are suited to modern music and allow for more experimentation if you are one who likes to try out new things.
On the other hand, classical guitar is more suited to players who prefer traditional music without the need for sound effects. Who is the best classical guitarist in the world?
Who’s the best classical guitarist in the world?
Choosing the best classical guitarist in the world is a highly subjective topic. Many classical guitar lovers have split opinions. However, when the topic comes up for discussion, a handful of names readily come to mind.
One of such is Andres Segovia, who is generally regarded to have paved the way for modern classical guitarists. In some quarters, he is regarded as the greatest classical guitarist of all time. Segovia died in 1987 at age 94. If we consider only classical guitarists still alive today, arguably, John Williams and Julian Bream will be the top pick to fight it out. It is incredibly hard to choose between the two. So, we’ll just call it a tie.
Who is the best female guitarist?
The choice for the Greatest female guitarist is quite a difficult one. There have been so many greats in history. Names like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mother Maybelle Carter, Lita Ford, Nancy Wilson, and Sharon Isbin come to mind.
In 2003, Rolling Stone named Joni Mitchell the 72nd greatest guitarist of all time. She was the highest-ranked woman on that list. She is a nine-time Grammy award winner and considered by Rolling Stone to be one of the greatest songwriters ever. She’s right up there with the female guitarists previously mentioned. We also consider her to be the best living female guitarist.
Are nylon strings better than steel?
The choice to go with nylon or steel strings is dependent on the kind of music you want to play. Classical guitars often come with nylon strings while Acoustic guitars could come in either steel or nylon strings.
These different types of strings have different effects on the music produced. Steel strings produce a bright, crisp sound and are suited for country music, bluegrass, and rock/pop music. Nylon strings, on the other hand, produce a warm, mellow sound and are best suited for classical music, Flamengo, and folk music.
Why are my guitar strings so hard to press down?
There are a number of reasons why your guitar strings might be too hard to press down. If your action height is too high, this will most definitely make your strings feel harder to press as you’ll have to use more force.
Another thing that could contribute to hard strings is the thickness of the string. Thicker and heavier strings are harder to play with. Also, check the nut height of the guitar. If it is too high, the action of your guitar will also be too high.
But if your guitar is adjusted properly, the problem of hard strings could just be because you have weak fingers. Strong fingers have to be developed by every guitarist over time.