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Cordoba Protege C1M-CE classical guitar with nylon strings, cutaway body, and spruce top, displayed on a stand.
  • Cordoba Protege C1M-CE classical guitar with nylon strings, cutaway body, and spruce top, displayed on a stand.
  • Cordoba Protege C1M-CE classical guitar with a natural wood finish, nylon strings, and cutaway body for easy access to upper frets.
Cordoba Protege C1M-CE Classical Guitar

Brand: Cordoba

Cordoba Protege C1M-CE Classical Guitar

SKU: AAF6955
$439.00 (20% off RRP)
RRP $549.99
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  • 2 Mega Music Myaree
  • 0 Mega Music Wangara
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Description

The Córdoba Protégé C1M-CE is a versatile nylon-string classical guitar designed to make learning, practicing, and performing more enjoyable for players at any level. Combining the approachable feel of a student-friendly instrument with the trusted quality of Córdoba craftsmanship, it delivers an inspiring foundation for developing technique and musical confidence in the classroom, at home, or wherever your playing takes you.

Features 

  • Classic cutaway body shape provides easier access to higher frets for comfortable playing across the full fingerboard.
  • Fishman Presys VT electronics deliver clear, natural amplified tone for performances, rehearsals, and recording.
  • Spruce top construction produces a balanced, articulate sound with responsive projection ideal for classical guitar playing.
  • Mahogany back and sides add warmth, depth, and tonal richness for a well-rounded nylon-string voice.
  • Slim neck profile offers comfortable fretting and smooth playability, making it especially suitable for students and developing guitarists.
  • Adjustable truss rod supports long-term neck stability while allowing precise neck adjustments for consistent playability.

Specifications 

General
Build: Classical
Number of Strings: 6
Frets to Body: 12
Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
Scale Length: 650mm (25.6")
Overall Length: 997mm (39 1/4")

Body
Body Top: Spruce
Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
Back Binding: Black ABS
Top Binding: Black ABS
Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Top Bracing Pattern: Dan
Body Depth Lower Bout: 100mm (4")
Body Depth Upper Bout: 95mm (3 3/4")
Body Length: 489mm (19 1/2")
Lower Bout Width: 371mm (14 5/8")
Upper Bout Width: 286mm (11 1/4")
Soundhole Diameter: 84mm (3.3")
Waist Width: 241mm (9 1/2")

Neck
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: C Shape
Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 23mm
Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
Bridge Material: Pau Ferro
Nut Material: Composite
Saddle Material: Composite
Rosette: Traditional
Fret Dimensions: 2.0mm (W) x 1.1mm (H)
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key

Electronics
Electronics: Fishman Presys VT Classical
Pickup Type: Undersaddle Piezo
Controls: Master Volume and Tone
Battery Pack: Fishman Combination Battery Box/Output Jack - 9V
Battery Pack Installation Location: Lower Bout Treble Side
Electronics Model: Fishman OEM-SON-CL4

Hardware
Tuning Machines: Cordoba Gold with Pearl Buttons
Tuning Machine Buttons: Pearl White
Tuning Machine Ratio: 14:1
Headplate Material: Composite
Headstock Logo: Cordoba Arches Logo - Pearloid
Nut Width: 50mm (2")
Nut String Spacing: 42mm
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