- About this item.
- Solid Canadian cedar top.
- Indian rosewood back and sides.
- Fishman Presys Blend electronics with onboard tuner.
- Savarez Cristal Corum strings in High Tension, 500CJ.
- Includes Cordoba gig bag.
Style:Cedar
Presenting the Orchestra CE CD:
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The Orchestra CE belongs to Cordoba’s Fusion series, a line of
high quality crossover or hybrid style nylon string guitars
designed to play and feel like steel string acoustics. Most
notably, the necks are carved thinner than traditional
Spanish-style “classical” guitars and have a nut width of 48mm or
1 7/8”. With the option of 12 or 14 frets to the body on most
models, these slimmer dimensions combined with a radiused
fingerboard give the Fusion series the feel and playability that
most steel string and electric guitar players are used to.
Tonally the Fusion series models have all the warmth, body, and
resonance that traditional “classical” nylon string guitars are
known for, and are built using traditional Spanish guitar methods
like domed soundboards and fan bracing patterns in the design.
The Orchestra CE is built with the classic combination of a solid
Canadian cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides. The neck
has 12 frets to the body and an ebony fingerboard. The bridge and
headstock overlay are made of rosewood, and the rosette is hand
inlaid using le and rosewood rings. With mahogany binding and
a high gloss PU finish, the Orchestra CE is the perfect blend of
traditional materials with modern aesthetic touches. It comes
equipped with the Fishman Presys Blend pickup, and includes a
deluxe Cordoba gig bag.
Orchestra CE CD Full Specs
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Solid Canadian cedar top, Indian rosewood back and sides, 16”
radiused ebony fingerboard, Indian rosewood bridge, le
binding, natural high gloss PU finish, 48mm nut width, 650mm
scale length, Fishman Presys Blend pickup, Savarez Corum Alliance
strings (500AJ), includes deluxe Cordoba gig bag. Also available
with a solid spruce top (Orchestra CE SP).
A Few Tips on How to Use the Fishman Presys Blend System
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This pickup offers the ability to blend an internal microphone
with an under saddle piezo. For large stages where feedback can
be a problem, we recommend setting the “mic blend” knob at 0 (all
the way to the left), which turns the mic input down and uses
mainly the under saddle piezo. This setting is the least prone to
feedback. The mic is to be used as a subtle flavor to add air and
ambiance to the sound, and can be rolled on carefully, but using
it will add to the possibility of feedback. Additionally, there
is a small trim control (accessible when you open flip open the
preamp). This control governs the overall gain of the mic. It’s a
good idea to adjust it so that at maximum mic blend it’s slightly
softer than the pickup signal.
More about the Fusion Series
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The ultimate hybrids, Cordoba’s Fusion Series merges the
traditional Spanish fan bracing and Spanish heel construction
with the thinner neck profile, radiused fretboard, and fast
action generally associated with steel-string guitars. Featuring
a variety of wood combinations, most Fusions are
acoustic-electric, and most are available with either 12 or 14
frets to the body. Whether you’re a steel string or electric
player looking to branch out into the nylon world, or a nylon
player looking for a less traditional guitar, you’ll love the
easy playability and fantastic tones provided by the Fusion
series. All models include two-way truss rods and Savarez Corum
Alliance strings that offer the higher tension feel that most
crossover players are looking for. Cordoba’s Fusion series was
first to effectively merge the feel of a steel string with the
tone of a “classical” guitar, and offers the most comprehensive
line of crossover style nylon string hybrids on the market.
The Orchestra CE CD at a Glance:
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* Solid Canadian cedar top with Indian rosewood back and sides
* 48mm nut width with comfortable 16” radiused ebony fingerboard
* Fishman Presys Blend Pickup
* Lightweight, two-way truss rod built into the neck
* Savarez Corum Alliance strings in High Tension, 500AJ
* Includes Cordoba gig bag
More About Cordoba Guitars
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Founded in 1997, Cordoba seeks to guide the evolution of the
nylon string guitar, blending traditional craftsmanship of the
early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the
beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Cordoba
is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the
Spanish tradition. Cordoba continues to challenge the definition
of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of
its heritage.
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