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Cordoba

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Built with a solid European spruce top, rosewood back and sides, soft cutaway and Fishman Presys Blend preamp, the GK Studio Negra is the ultimate gigging instrument and a Córdoba best-seller. Made for the stage, the GK Studio Negra is constructed with a slightly thinner body depth, neck and nut width than a traditional Spanish guitar. The neck is designed to have little or no relief, offering low action for ease of comfort and quick playability. Flamenco players choose this model for a bassier and more robust tone in contrast to the bright, snappy sound of ‘blanca’ flamenco guitars. However, any guitarist looking for a new tone will feel right at home. Like every Córdoba guitar, this model has a two-way truss rod built into the neck. Other premium features include a high gloss finish, clear flamenco-style tap plate, and Savarez strings.

Case sold separately.
Cordoba GK Studio Negra Flamenco Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Cordoba GK Studio Negra Flamenco Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural
Cordoba GK Studio Negra Flamenco Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

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  • All-wood traditional rosette
  • 4-ply maple and black top purfling
  • Rosewood top binding
  • Dual action truss rod
  • Fishman Presys Blend electronics
  • Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ strings
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde (gas), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Body
  • Body type: Classical
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Solid European spruce
  • Back and sides: Rosewood 
  • Bracing pattern: Fan
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Nut width: 1.96" (50 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 19
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Cordoba
  • Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 4-band
  • Feedback filter: Notch, Phase
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Cordoba gold and black with black buttons
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle and nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately 
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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4.82

17 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Nice guitar to play

Most Liked Positive Review

5

In love with this classical guitar.

This guitar is great. I've had no real qualms with it so far, albeit I've only had it since April 1st. I used to play about a decade ago, but life happened and I stopped playing consistently. I bought a Jasmine S34-C about a month back to start up playing again, but it didn't revitalize my love for guitar quite like this one did. I had only played an acoustic before up until I picked up this GK Studio. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have it. The ebony/gold tuning keys look very refined and the guitars "negra" or black style looks sooooo good. The contrast between the lighter and darker colors does a lot for me. The sound(for me) is just right. Not too soft, but not excessively punchy. I am not someone to perform at gigs as I've only ever played at home, but this guitar definitely has made me want to give it my all and try new things! When things finally get back to 100% here in the states I'll be giving this guitar a shot at a few spots. I've seen a few reviews online that suggest that this is a great gig guitar as well and has a great sound when plugged in so I can't wait to try that out even more so! The only (minor)thing I can think of that I would call a "con" is the Fishman tuner built onto the side of the guitar. I have not had a chance to test out the different options when it is plugged into an amp, but the on-hand guitar tuner setting can be a bit fidgety at times. Its not anything severe as I usually just tune by ear, but I personally only use it for a guide to get back to standard when I'm done messing about with other alt. tunings. I wouldn't say it docks a star from this review, but its just something to look out for if anyone is wondering about it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good in some ways, but ultimately unsatisfactory.

Returned

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Best Uses
  1. Best for practice by pros.1
  2. Excellent 1st guitar for students.1
  3. OK for casual performances.1
  4. What it was designed for - Flamenco!1
  5. Playing plugged/amplified1
Cons
  1. For the price, no gig bag?? Cheap of GC!1
  2. Nice bottom tones, but thin-sounding top.1
  3. Hard to see electronics with glasses I wear.1
  4. Sometimes buzzy E string.1
  5. Action a tad high out of the box1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional guitatist, teacher.1
  2. Beginner. Started lessons at end of December1
  3. Lifelong guitar student1
  4. Semi-pro player with over 40 years experience1
  5. Fingerstyle Fanatic1
Pros
  1. An absolute joy to play.1
  2. Comes with tapping guard, but I removed mine.1
  3. Decent - not excellent - resonance.1
  4. Fine woods used throughout its construction.1
  5. Great practice guitar for pros.1

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • Red Nylon Strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byTuan

    fromTexas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Having sits on a stand in the living room so I can play it anytime and also a beautiful additional decoration

  • Good in some ways, but ultimately unsatisfactory.

    3

    submitteda year ago

    byBob

    fromKentucky

    Returned

  • One is not enough

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMelinda

    fromEgg Harbor Township, NJ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Our daughter picked up lessons for the past 6 months and is flourishing. So at this point, one guitar is not enough. Her teacher Andy is fantastic not only in instructing but has been supportive of buying her this guitar. He educated her on the different types of acoustic and showed her all the options she needed to make her choice. She is enjoying the time learning this guitar and continuing with her electric. Thank You Andy and this store for all your support, we are so happy that she is loving her instruments and music lessons!

  • Incredible for price.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byAlex

    fromDana Point, CA

    Phenomenal guitar for price. For being an intermediate Chinese made instrument, it feels and looks professional. Perfect action for classical, jazz, and flamenco. Great set of Savarez which comes on it. Deep tone. Good for drop tuning. Overall 10/10.

  • Very nice flemeco guitar with beautiful tone.

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byBrett

    fromNashua, NH

    As a pro, I like using this guitar for practice. I can leave it around the studio and not worry about the cosmetics of doing so. I also recommend it to my first time students as it is easy to play, is affordable, and sounds nice.

  • Beautiful sound for my style

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJackie

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    I bought this guitar after some days and hours of trying out guitars for the right selection for my style of playing: flamenco and Spanish. I can say that I immediately felt comfort with this brand, and it was a matter of deciding between this guitar and two other Cordoba guitars that had different wood, creating different sound. I am very delighted with this guitar and am happy with the guard it comes with so that I can feel comfortable doing percussion techniques on the wood of the guitar. If you are a flamenco player or want to learn, this is the right guitar. I did notice a slight buzzing after about a month of playing (which I only heard on the E, A, D bass strings and mid-way of the neck doing bar chords) when I do harsh and very fast combinations of strumming patterns; like triplet combos and golpes. I took it in, and it was adjusted slightly. The size of the guitar is perfect for playing higher on the fretboard. The Savarez strings are good, but it really depends on the style you want to play and what sound you are looking for.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byMike T.

    fromAlpharetta, GA

    What gig bag is recommended for this guitar?

    What gig bag is recommended for this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Musician's Gear Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byOrlando

    fromCamp Springs Maryland

    For the price of this guitar a case should be provided. I left the store looking ridiculous carrying a naked guitar. I refuse to buy a gig bag just to leave the store. Thanks to a different store I was able to buy an excellent hard case for a reasonable price before getting home. Also had to exchange the guitar due to finish issue.

    For the price of this guitar a case should be provided. I left the store looking ridiculous carrying a naked guitar. I refuse to buy a gig bag just to leave the store. Thanks to a different store I was able to buy an excellent hard case for a reasonable price before getting home. Also had to exchange the guitar due to finish issue.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    The manufacturer decides if the case is included.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byNancy the Newbie

    fromBarstow, CA.

    Why do people buy a Flamenco guitar and then remove the "pickguard"? The plastic guard is there to protect the top when tapping in Flamenco style.

    Why do people buy a Flamenco guitar and then remove the "pickguard"? The plastic guard is there to protect the top when tapping in Flamenco style.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We appreciate your feedback.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJim

    fromAtlanta Ga

    Does this guitar have a standard neck?

    Does this guitar have a standard neck?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The neck is slightly slimmer than the standard.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byleo

    fromThe near one is Chihuahua, Mexico

    Why the Case is not Included in the product. A guitar with a pice de $699.00 deserves to consider the case as a part of the Guitar, otherwise how can I protect the guitar ?

    Why the Case is not Included in the product. A guitar with a pice de $699.00 deserves to consider the case as a part of the Guitar, otherwise how can I protect the guitar ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We appreciate your feedback

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byElay

    from33134

    I pay for one, 699, but I ge out of the store with the guitar in my hand without folder, my friend, you can't give me a folder free for a 700 hundred guitar? every body now is saying that I ' m stupid, and they said they get his folder with the cordoba guitar,,,, I ' m seruisly thinking return it, Why did you that?

    I pay for one, 699, but I ge out of the store with the guitar in my hand without folder, my friend, you can't give me a folder free for a 700 hundred guitar? every body now is saying that I ' m stupid, and they said they get his folder with the cordoba guitar,,,, I ' m seruisly thinking return it, Why did you that?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please refer to the store you purchased this at