Cordoba Catalog 2008

Nylon-string
guitars taken
beyond tradition.
Series
Iberia
FEATURED
DETAILS
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The models range from half to full size and feature solid
Requinto (1/2)
2 Cadete (3/4)
Canadian cedar tops with African mahogany back and
3 Dolce (7/8)
sides. These completely handmade guitars have comfort-
4 C5 (Full)
able playing action and warm, resonant sound.
5 C5-CE
THERE’S MORE
C5-CE available in thinbody size and jet-black finish.
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Series
España
FEATURED
45R
DETAILS
Authentic Spanish hand craftsmanship offered in a
variety of classical, flamenco, and cutaway electric
options. The 32, 45 and 55 level models feature solid
Canadian cedar and European spruce tops and detailed
wood inlays for rosettes, bindings, and purflings.
THERE’S MORE
32 and 45 flamencos not pictured include 32EF, 45FM,
and 45FP (“FP” = traditional peg tuners)
Series
España
FEATURED
55FCE
DETAILS
Córdoba pioneered the development of the first ever
thinbody cutaway-electric nylon string. The 55FCE came
next with flamed maple back and sides and Fishman
electronics.
THERE’S MORE
Also available with Madagascar rosewood back/sides in
full body size (55MR), full body cutaway (55RCE),
thinbody cutaway (55RCET)
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Series
Koa
FEATURED
1 Limited Edition Koa CE
2 25TK- CE Tenor Ukulele
DETAILS
The Limited Edition cutaway is made from high quality,
all solid koa. Other woods include a figured Wengé
veneer and an African ebony fretboard over a thin-style
cedar neck. BBand A3T electronic system and abalone
inlays make the Koa CE a guitar lover’s dream.
Córdoba ukuleles capture the charm of traditional
Portuguese ornamentations and exotic woods. Available
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in African mahogany or solid koa. Completely handmade.
THERE’S MORE
Ukulele also available in:
Soprano (25SK)
Concert (25CK, 15CM)
Full Body Concert Size (25TK)
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Series
Artist
Series
Custom Artist
FEATURED
FEATURED
Solista Flamenca
C.A. “Madagascar” #33
DETAILS
DETAILS
Spanish construction using all solid woods, intricate
Solid everything, elaborate purfling and rosette inlays
decorations, and two and three-piece backs. Lightweight,
using naturally colored woods, and gold-plated Fustero
responsive, and robust.
tuning machines. Each guitar is completely customizable.
Choose tops in premium-grade Canadian cedar or
THERE’S MORE
Non-flamenco model not pictured (Solista). Available in
full body and CE with BBand A2.2 blending system.
German spruce and select from a variety of woods for
the back and sides. Available with solid Indian rosewood,
flamed maple, Macassar ebony, Cuban mahogany, or
figured Madagascar rosewood.
THERE’S MORE
Other Custom Artist models include: C.A “India”, “Maple”,
and “Macassar”. All C.A. guitars available in cutawayelectric body style with Fishman Aura or BBand
electronic systems.
Series
Fusion
FEATURED
Fusion 12 “Jet”
DETAILS
Nylon-string guitars for steel-string musicians. The first
guitars to merge the acoustic bracing and tone of a
traditional nylon with the thinner neck and fast action
of a steel string. Radiused fretboards and 14 fret neckto-body construction make these the most comfortable
crossover guitars for steel string and electric players.
THERE’S MORE
Additional models available with 12 or 14 fret construction,
natural or jet finish, and custom wood options. Fusion Pro
models available with all solid woods.
about
The Designers
Kenny hill
An internationally recognized guitar maker, player, and
teacher, Hill has been building guitars since 1973. He is
currently the president of Hill Guitar Company, building
nylon-string guitars for performers around the world.
Hill is the chief designer and production manager of all
Iberia and Fusion series guitars.
Edmund Blöchinger
Since 1982, Blöchinger has handcrafted guitars from the
finest quality woods, and has worked closely with the
great guitarists of the Romero family. Although he works
alone and only produces 10 handmade instruments per
year, Blöchinger designs and oversees the building of
FEATURED
Fusion 14 Pro “Rose” #1
all España, Artist, and Custom Artist level guitars made
in Spain.
TIM MIKLAUCIC
A leading expert on the nylon string guitar, Tim Miklaucic
is the founder and president of Guitar Salon International,
Tornavoz Music, and Córdoba Guitars. Miklaucic studied
classical guitar under Celin Romero while completing
degrees in Chemistry and Philosophy at the University of
California San Diego.
The Company
Córdoba Guitars was founded in 1997. Building on a
tradition of expert craftsmanship, Córdoba is a leader
and innovator in nylon-string acoustic guitars.
Models and specifications subject to change.
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