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I love my new Cordoba Crossover
I am a steel string guitar player who likes the sound of nylon.
I had for three years a great Taylor NS 34 CE, but today I brought at home a wonderful guitar which cost me less than $ 600 new. It's the new Cordoba GK Studio (GK stands for Gypsy King). This guitar has a wonderful, punchy sound , lots of volume, great playability, very good Fishman electronics, and great looks, with a slightly thin body, and a neck width at the nut of 1,96. Well I can understand that some classical guitar purists would not approve, but it is really a wonderful option if you like finger picking, classical, blues, latin, and flamenco. Is there any owner of the same guitar around ? |
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No personal experience with Cordoba, but I am glad you are pleased with your new guitar. Share some pics if you get the chance.
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In my search for a nylon string guitar, I played several Cordobas. The Cordoba 14 RS made it to my final list. I thought all the Cordobas I played had a very nice, lively sound. Too many of the other brands I played seemed to be 'overbuilt' and had a dead sound to them.
I expect you will continued to be very pleased with yours. Jack
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Great choice. I love my FCWE, which was the first Cordoba model made for the Gypsy Kings, I believe. I describe its sound as a "boing". Very snappy compared to the usual classical, great low action, and super lightweight. And I agree, great for a wide variety of musical styles.
I might have to go on a hunt for a GK Studio to try. I'm curious how the slightly deeper body affects the sound, as well as the quality at the lower price point than FCWE or 55FCE were. |
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I don't own a GK, but I did try one out at the local GC. Played well and had a decent acoustic sound (more acoustic sound than the NS34, I thought, but I preferred the Taylor for ergonomic reasons - I find the neck on the NS guitars to be superb).
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I own both the Cordoba GK Studio and the Taylor NS 34 CE.
The Taylor is a good guitar, but... In all honesty, the Cordoba is better at less than half the price. |
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can honestly say ive never played a bad cordoba. everyone ive tried has been pretty good.
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I have a Fusion 14RS, and it's a very nice guitar for the money, with an excellent blend of the classical (nylon strings, fan bracing, Spanish foot) and the steel string (1-7/8" nut, radiused fretboard, 14-fret neck). I think I might be a little happier with a 12-fret neck, but I didn't know it was available until several months after I bought mine. At any rate, it's nice and lively acoustically, and the B-Band dual pickup system delivers a great plugged-in tone.
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