Classical guitar for small hands | Cordoba C10 Parlor Review | Nylon Plucks

Classical guitarist Jeffrey Chan reviews the Cordoba C10 Parlor classical guitar. It is one of his favorite guitars to play even though he originally bought it for his daughter. It is among the leading options if you're looking for a 7/8 size guitar (630 mm scale length). For more reviews of 7/8 classical guitars besides the C10 Parlor, go to www.nylonplucks.com/parlor.
There are popular and great options at this size for young adults as well as adults with small hands. We discuss 4 of these with detailed tables of specs, links and discussion notes. More options from Cordoba as well as one from Yamaha. For yourself or for an older child, these are serious options you must consider.
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[@bigadventure101]

I love my C10 parlor. The sound has gotten better over the last few weeks. Sometimes I miss a string because I'm not used to the smaller size, but it's definitely easier to play.

[@tbeau6663]

Parlor guitars are not just for small hands or young people....... some of us bigger adults want one with a short scale for an easier time of it when stretching, or a smaller body to play whilst sitting on the couch, or for use as a convenient songwriting tool, instead of a great big Gibson jumbo!

[@coolinva]

Thanks for the info, How about the comparison of Cordoba C9 Parlor (all solid) and Cordoba Dolce 7/8 (top solid and much cheaper)?

[@joq702]

I have a few videos with me playing my Cordoba Dolce - I love it. I think for the money it is a great size, player. The C10 definitely sounds better, feels more substantial and of course comes with a higher price tag. It think it is a great looking guitar also. The Cordoba Dolce is in the $300 price range new, and although it is quite a nice guitar, the C9 and C10 are most definitely steps up. I like the fret width and nut width, the shorter scale of a 7/8 no matter if it is a Dolce or C10, not being a classical player, and with small hands. I had first a 1978 Giannini AWN21 which was 630 scale length and 48mm. The Giannini was an outstanding size for my abilities and style. The Cordoba though sounds better and has excellent intonation. The extra 2mm is noticeable (48-50) or definitely going from 50 to a full 52mm.

[@jodyguilbeaux8225]

i screwed up, i have the C10 but not the C10 parlor guitar.

[@nebovas9432]

Banjo sound, thanks.

[@joq702]

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[@joq702]

Thank you for your review of this. I currently have a Cordoba Dolce (which is a 7/8). Same dimensional specs, nut, etc. Shorter scale. I am thinking of going with the the normal or higher tension. Your C10 definitely has an overall much better tone (although your playing adds a lot to the difference I am hearing - for the better I mean, of course). I do not play classical guitar pieces, but love the sound of this guitar (and my dolce). I play folk music, mostly from the 50s - 80s. My style is my own and when I hear people tell me I ought to play classical pieces with the guitar I kind of cringe.

[@Michelleng3108]

Hello, what song are you playing at 3:00?

[@jeffreychan9821]

Una dia de noviembre ( a day in November ) by leo brouwer

[@Michelleng3108]

@@jeffreychan9821 thanks!!