Glad to find your channel. I just picked up a new C5 and have started learning classical guitar after a lifetime of steel string playing. It's a whole new world and I love it! I feel like a beginner starting all over again and in reality, I am!
Great playing for just a year invested my friend! I played classical seriously in my 20"s and played that Danza Venezolano perfectly along with many other classical guitar standards, stopped playing for many years and want to get back into it and am planning on getting this c12 cedar top. It sounds great and wanted to let you know your video was very helpful in getting a little listen of that great instrument. Keep practicing and you will become a really competent player for sure....and don't forget to have fun even when those pieces get complicated and your hand starts getting sore 😂😉🤪 been there, done that!
I relate to you pretty much, studying classical seriously at early 20’s and Now at 35 after many years without practice coming back again invested myself in a Francisco Navarro $2000 and relied reason why didn’t play anymore was the absence of a good instrument that could be playable , is important Now I’m selective with what I play , study something here and there no pressure is a hobby and the time I have to get the instruments on my hands is limited but enjoy it for sure Salute brother
Congratulations man it sounds really really top level! You play great and without recording with a pro mic you made a much better review than cordoba’s artists recording through pro mics. I really appreciate that you put this on, finally I heard it in a nice way. I heard it as a over bright thin sounding and bass lacking guitar on commercials but on your video I heard that the bass response is great, very balanced, meaty and great note separation! Enjoy and thanks man
Thanks for your comment! I just wanted other people who are considering buying it to hear how it would sound without any fancy frills . Stay well my friend
@@joshfeatherstone8546 I’m buying it thanks to your video! Your video was the one that convinced me doing this. It sounds incredible, by the way you play great my friend! Exactly cello like quality on bass strings! Great playing and a great review. Thanks so much!
Sounding amazing. I just received my C9 Cordoba and find the action high, especially on the higher frets. You must have been playing other genres of guitars for many years! Great video!
Thanks for the comment! Did you get the C9 Parlor or Crossover? I haven't tried those out yet. You may want to adjust your truss rod some and it can get the action lower a bit. If you don't feel comfortable doing that then I'd take it to an experienced luthier.
The truss rod is not for adjusting action . It’s only for neck relief if you tighten it too much your tone and sustain will suffer . After achieving proper neck relief you adjust the action by sanding the saddle. Again if you lower it to much your tone will suffer. Your guitar sounds great . Nice playing too.
Nice job. Sounds like you and I have the same beginner learning/practice book? Hal Leonard/ Paul Henry? If you play the piece “Air”, from the end of that book, that would be awesome to hear on the 12. Sounds like a killer guitar. Maybe I’ll get one for my birthday next year! I have a Guild classical GAD 3. It nice, but nothing quite like your 12.
I played them before bought my actual Francisco Navarro classical concert one , cordoba has quality for sure that one is beautiful enjoy it brother , in my opinion anyone serious about guitar need to invest at least 1800-2500 in a guitar , won’t find an instrument with good sound and above all with excellent action and playbility for cheap or in any “guitar center store “
@@joshfeatherstone8546You’ll fall in love, I’ve been in every guitar store of Houston area looking for the one , until got in a certain serious store ( no cheap ones you know ) my actual guitar , What I felt in my hands that very moment … I said can be no more guitar than this one Francisco Navarro is a Mexican luthier, high quality
Hey I ended up sending that one back because it had some glue coming out of the frets. Funny that you commented on this because I just ordered another C12 about four months ago and I've been playing it quite a bit. I plan on doing a video on it in the future. 🙂
It sound like a great guitar, Im sure after a few weeks it sounds even better (I know video is 3 years old lol), now it should sound even way better. And don't feel bad about your classical skills, for a year of learning I really think you are very good. Im learning classical myself and Im in love with Francisco Tárrega music.
I've played a standard acoustic guitar since high school. Later, I sold my beloved Ovation to pay rent and lost the magic. I bought a Yamaha guitar a few years later, but it wasn't the same. I have been looking at classical guitars lately because they seem interesting and easier for my 60-year-old hands to play. I'm trying to decide what make and model to get. FYI, your year's worth of playing is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
So, have you lowered the action since you got the guitar? I got a Cordoba C9 parlor two months ago (888€), and I'm very happy with it. All solid wood, cedar top and mahogany body, it has great sound! 630mm scale length, 50mm nut, for me easier to play than a big guitar... But yes it needed adjustment, and I went to see a luthier. He first adjusted the trussrod (the neck was a little bit too straight he said), made a new headnut cause the original one was not very well cut, and lowered the bottom one to set the action to 3mm low E 12th fret. Now it's really a pleasure to play, and to play everything. I see it as a kind of hybrid between classical and flamenco guitar!
I ended up sending it back and going with a Córdoba C10 Cedar! I wish I would have kept the C12 though! It sounded louder and richer! The C10 is fine though. I really like those parlor C9’s. Always wanted to play one. Congrats on the guitar!
@@joshfeatherstone8546 I'm curious, what was the deciding factor for trading for the C10? Was it the higher action? I'm really thinking about getting the C12 but I've read other reviews with the same complaint. Fortunately I have a luthier close to me (OKC) that will do a full setup for around $65. If I didn't have that making adjustments would be very intimidating. You sounded great 3 years ago, have your skills improved to the point that you are performing now?
Go c7 crossover…I was given a choice to get this but…sometimes I am poor on decision making over guitarra choices but love rosewood y engelman spruce too…I love yur estilo too do the Metallica riffs(;
Yo, what’s the piece you’re playing at 06:07? I recognise it from a metal album, but can’t remember which one or who it was by. I’m assuming it was a “cover”. Cheers! I really want one of these guitars!
Hi Josh, is there significant difference between c12 cedar and c12 spruce? I'm gonna afford a new c12 spruce but someone refer c12 cd more than spruce, I don't know is c12 spruce is a good guitar and worth money? Have you ever had an experience with it? How about c12 spruce sound? Because I had a c7 with cedar so I really want to have experience with another material top (spruce)
I think that cedar sounds warmer and spruce sounds brighter. From what I've heard spruce sounds even better with age so long as the guitar is kept in a controlled environment.
@@joshfeatherstone8546 if spruce top sound is brighter, do whether we meet out of tone, sound broke and uncomfortable issue? can I easily control and settle the sound as I want? Thank you for your reference, hope you have nice experience with your passion!
I have been playing guitar for probably 15 years but have decided to start learning classical guitar. Which Cordoba guitar do you recommend? I am considering a C7 or a used C10. What do you think? I am an intermediate level player but new to classical.
allsortsoffolk when I first started playing I read somewhere that cedar sounds warmer and is generally used for classical while spruce is used for flamenco and sometimes has a more plastic or toy tone but that’s not true in every case. I’d still go for a spruce to add to my collection if I could afford it!
I researched comparisons between the C10 & C12 for some time before deciding the C10 was the better investment for my needs. Here in Australia they're $1000 difference in price and besides the C12 being a louder guitar (not necessary for my home-only playing), the humi-case is not really required for the Australian climate and the raised fingerboard isn't all that much raised, says a few reviews... besides most beginner/intermediate songs not really utilizing frets beyond 12. I'm very happy with my C10 and after selling my steel-string Maton em225c the C10 only cost me AU$1350. Down the track I'll see justification to treat myself to a guitar in the 5k region.
@@joshfeatherstone8546 Was the action on the C10 just right for you? I found this to be the case with mine. The padded case is also enough for the home-player. Very much enjoying the C10. Only new to playing classical but loving it so far. I hope to be as fluent as you after just one year of playing!
@@joshfeatherstone8546 thank you for this comment I have been undecided between the 10 or 12. I heard someone else say they actually prefer the 10, I am leaning to Cedar,my c5 is cedar, yet hearing that spruce opens up with time? I would appreciate your thoughts? Thank you
@@joshfeatherstone8546 awesome. I recognised your name immediately and thought it must be you. I just bought a C12 which is how found your video. Now it’s my turn to thank you! How’s your playing coming along?
Man that is a great-sounding guitar, so crisp. And it looks awesome too !
Glad to find your channel. I just picked up a new C5 and have started learning classical guitar after a lifetime of steel string playing. It's a whole new world and I love it! I feel like a beginner starting all over again and in reality, I am!
I agree. It’s completely different from steel string. Enjoy your C5. You made a good purchase!
The C5 is great but wait until you get a C12. It's like going from a Toyota to a Ferrari!
Beautiful Guitar.
Great playing for just a year invested my friend! I played classical seriously in my 20"s and played that Danza Venezolano perfectly along with many other classical guitar standards, stopped playing for many years and want to get back into it and am planning on getting this c12 cedar top. It sounds great and wanted to let you know your video was very helpful in getting a little listen of that great instrument. Keep practicing and you will become a really competent player for sure....and don't forget to have fun even when those pieces get complicated and your hand starts getting sore 😂😉🤪 been there, done that!
I relate to you pretty much, studying classical seriously at early 20’s and Now at 35 after many years without practice coming back again invested myself in a Francisco Navarro $2000 and relied reason why didn’t play anymore was the absence of a good instrument that could be playable , is important
Now I’m selective with what I play , study something here and there no pressure is a hobby and the time I have to get the instruments on my hands is limited but enjoy it for sure
Salute brother
Great demo. Really appreciated it.
Great sounding guitar. Very balanced
Thank you for playing for us. I’m just a beginner dreaming on getting a C7.
@@angelaskipping3110 check out zzZounds online. You can pay as you play.
brilliant video Josh, still waiting for mine..due on the 28 April 2022. thank you for showing the video to us
Thanks for commenting. I hope you enjoy the guitar!
Impresionante el sonido que tiene 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. Muchas felicidades !!!
Gracias, my friend!
That is a great-sounding guitar!
That is a great guitar.
It does have a very beautiful tone 👍
Sounds amazing ,you are playing verry good
Congratulations man it sounds really really top level! You play great and without recording with a pro mic you made a much better review than cordoba’s artists recording through pro mics. I really appreciate that you put this on, finally I heard it in a nice way. I heard it as a over bright thin sounding and bass lacking guitar on commercials but on your video I heard that the bass response is great, very balanced, meaty and great note separation! Enjoy and thanks man
Thanks for your comment! I just wanted other people who are considering buying it to hear how it would sound without any fancy frills . Stay well my friend
@@joshfeatherstone8546 I’m buying it thanks to your video! Your video was the one that convinced me doing this. It sounds incredible, by the way you play great my friend! Exactly cello like quality on bass strings! Great playing and a great review. Thanks so much!
I got the C12 as well. Always served me good 👍
Nice man, I’m planning to get one too!
Me too. Figured it was time to upgrade my Cordoba CP110, haha
You sound good and I think you have a lot of potential to be even better!
Thanks man!
Sounding amazing. I just received my C9 Cordoba and find the action high, especially on the higher frets. You must have been playing other genres of guitars for many years! Great video!
Thanks for the comment! Did you get the C9 Parlor or Crossover? I haven't tried those out yet. You may want to adjust your truss rod some and it can get the action lower a bit. If you don't feel comfortable doing that then I'd take it to an experienced luthier.
I got the C9 Parlor. Yes I think I may get the action lowered a bit. @@joshfeatherstone8546
The truss rod is not for adjusting action . It’s only for neck relief if you tighten it too much your tone and sustain will suffer . After achieving proper neck relief you adjust the action by sanding the saddle. Again if you lower it to much your tone will suffer. Your guitar sounds great . Nice playing too.
Nice job. Sounds like you and I have the same beginner learning/practice book? Hal Leonard/ Paul Henry? If you play the piece “Air”, from the end of that book, that would be awesome to hear on the 12. Sounds like a killer guitar. Maybe I’ll get one for my birthday next year! I have a Guild classical GAD 3. It nice, but nothing quite like your 12.
Yes we do indeed have the same book! I still use it!
Espectacular tu video felicidades 👍🏻🙏 i like your Chanel and I’m learning a lot from you 💪🏻
It sounds fantastic
Thanks!
You got me sold. I want one !
I played them before bought my actual Francisco Navarro classical concert one , cordoba has quality for sure that one is beautiful enjoy it brother , in my opinion anyone serious about guitar need to invest at least 1800-2500 in a guitar , won’t find an instrument with good sound and above all with excellent action and playbility for cheap or in any “guitar center store “
I'll have to check them out!
@@joshfeatherstone8546You’ll fall in love, I’ve been in every guitar store of Houston area looking for the one , until got in a certain serious store ( no cheap ones you know ) my actual guitar , What I felt in my hands that very moment … I said can be no more guitar than this one
Francisco Navarro is a Mexican luthier, high quality
This is a very nice humble guy
It’s a very nice classical for the money. Congrats.
Hey, it’s been 4 yrs. We need an update. I need some inspiration! Beautiful sounding guitar!
Hey I ended up sending that one back because it had some glue coming out of the frets. Funny that you commented on this because I just ordered another C12 about four months ago and I've been playing it quite a bit. I plan on doing a video on it in the future. 🙂
Great video.
It sound like a great guitar, Im sure after a few weeks it sounds even better (I know video is 3 years old lol), now it should sound even way better.
And don't feel bad about your classical skills, for a year of learning I really think you are very good. Im learning classical myself and Im in love with Francisco Tárrega music.
Thanks! Yeah, Tarrega is definitely my favorite! Hal Leonard has an entire tab book with Tarrega pieces. I’ve spent a few hours with that one!
@@joshfeatherstone8546 Thank you for the book recommendation.
Let the record show that the neck is mahogany!
😂I would be nervous too! Lol
I've played a standard acoustic guitar since high school. Later, I sold my beloved Ovation to pay rent and lost the magic. I bought a Yamaha guitar a few years later, but it wasn't the same. I have been looking at classical guitars lately because they seem interesting and easier for my 60-year-old hands to play. I'm trying to decide what make and model to get. FYI, your year's worth of playing is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the kind words! You can’t go wrong with a Cordoba or Yamaha classical! Even the cheaper models are fantastic!
i own the C12, and it is beautiful.
Love the piece you were doing at 3:40. Just my style. Do you know the name?
Hungarian Air. There wasn't a composer listed. It can be found in Hal Leonard's classical guitar method!
you're awesome bro
I have a C5 and am about to take the plunge and get a C12. Can't wait!!!
It’s loud! You’ll enjoy it!
@@joshfeatherstone8546 Been playing it for a year and its one of the best guitars I've ever had! Zero regrets!
The action is high.
Hey thanks for sharing Josh! Just curious, how were you able to get the C12 left handed? Or is it the right handed model that’s restrung upside down?
It was the camera that I was using at the time that made it appear as if I was playing left handed. It’s right handed guitar.
Do you think Cordoba invert also the sticker for left handed guitars...? 😉😂
congrats.
For just a year playing your actually quite good.
As always cedar top never let you down
enjoy it!
What is the name of the piece you are playing at 5:20? Sounds great!! Awesome guitar and awesome playing
Adelita by Francisco Tarrega! A very popular piece! One of my favorites
Hi, just wanted to ask what other brand strings have u tried and like best ?
Aquila Zaffiros, Aquila Alchemia, and any of the D’addario Pro Arte, or Savarez High Tension Classics 🙂
So, have you lowered the action since you got the guitar?
I got a Cordoba C9 parlor two months ago (888€), and I'm very happy with it. All solid wood, cedar top and mahogany body, it has great sound! 630mm scale length, 50mm nut, for me easier to play than a big guitar... But yes it needed adjustment, and I went to see a luthier. He first adjusted the trussrod (the neck was a little bit too straight he said), made a new headnut cause the original one was not very well cut, and lowered the bottom one to set the action to 3mm low E 12th fret. Now it's really a pleasure to play, and to play everything. I see it as a kind of hybrid between classical and flamenco guitar!
I ended up sending it back and going with a Córdoba C10 Cedar! I wish I would have kept the C12 though! It sounded louder and richer! The C10 is fine though. I really like those parlor C9’s. Always wanted to play one. Congrats on the guitar!
@@joshfeatherstone8546 I'm curious, what was the deciding factor for trading for the C10? Was it the higher action? I'm really thinking about getting the C12 but I've read other reviews with the same complaint. Fortunately I have a luthier close to me (OKC) that will do a full setup for around $65. If I didn't have that making adjustments would be very intimidating. You sounded great 3 years ago, have your skills improved to the point that you are performing now?
Just a wee note from one picker to another: "Savarez" is French not Spanish, so it doesn't rhyme with "Alvarez." It's pronounced "sa-va-ray."
Congratulations on your C12. Curious... did the action ever improve?
I sent it back and got the C10. Should’ve held on to the C12! Doh!
Go c7 crossover…I was given a choice to get this but…sometimes I am poor on decision making over guitarra choices but love rosewood y engelman spruce too…I love yur estilo too do the Metallica riffs(;
Yo, what’s the piece you’re playing at 06:07? I recognise it from a metal album, but can’t remember which one or who it was by. I’m assuming it was a “cover”. Cheers! I really want one of these guitars!
Desolate Ways by Morbid Angel
@@joshfeatherstone8546 ahh yes! Cheers
Hi Josh, is there significant difference between c12 cedar and c12 spruce? I'm gonna afford a new c12 spruce but someone refer c12 cd more than spruce, I don't know is c12 spruce is a good guitar and worth money? Have you ever had an experience with it? How about c12 spruce sound? Because I had a c7 with cedar so I really want to have experience with another material top (spruce)
I think that cedar sounds warmer and spruce sounds brighter. From what I've heard spruce sounds even better with age so long as the guitar is kept in a controlled environment.
@@joshfeatherstone8546 if spruce top sound is brighter, do whether we meet out of tone, sound broke and uncomfortable issue? can I easily control and settle the sound as I want? Thank you for your reference, hope you have nice experience with your passion!
I have been playing guitar for probably 15 years but have decided to start learning classical guitar. Which Cordoba guitar do you recommend? I am considering a C7 or a used C10. What do you think? I am an intermediate level player but new to classical.
Córdoba C7 cedar will work fine and it won’t break the bank
@@joshfeatherstone8546 excellent! Thanks for the advice. Do you like the cedar more than the spruce top?
@@markkicksass2448 I haven’t tried the spruce yet. I know that cedar sounds warmer and spruce sounds brighter . Depends on what tone you’re going for
@@joshfeatherstone8546 sounds good! Keep up the great playing 👍
Stop apologizing I think you play wonderfully! I’m very impressed.
Just ordered mine - it really projects doesn’t it
@@sidanx7887 indeed it does!
hell yeah-morbid angel-desolate ways!!!
It sure is purty.
Wow, sounds like a steel string. Is that a good thing?
I thought the same thing myself. I think that's good because it projects well
nice guitar, how about C10 compare with C12?
Have the same question. Is it worth to get updated from c10 to c12
C12 is louder!
Lucky you with a left handed c12 ... I cannot source one
@@keenae it’s right handed just a mirrored image I believe
@@keenae he said in another thread that it is a right handed guitar, just reversed image with the camera.
You mentioned that you sent back to C 12, and you got a C 10, why did you return your C 12 back?
The liked the price of the C10.
Just got my C12 😎
I am looking to get this model as well. Are you playing with nails or fingertips?
There I believe I was using a combination
Hey Josh, why'd you pick Cedar? Are you just a cedar guy? I have a C7 in a cedar top
allsortsoffolk when I first started playing I read somewhere that cedar sounds warmer and is generally used for classical while spruce is used for flamenco and sometimes has a more plastic or toy tone but that’s not true in every case. I’d still go for a spruce to add to my collection if I could afford it!
I researched comparisons between the C10 & C12 for some time before deciding the C10 was the better investment for my needs. Here in Australia they're $1000 difference in price and besides the C12 being a louder guitar (not necessary for my home-only playing), the humi-case is not really required for the Australian climate and the raised fingerboard isn't all that much raised, says a few reviews... besides most beginner/intermediate songs not really utilizing frets beyond 12. I'm very happy with my C10 and after selling my steel-string Maton em225c the C10 only cost me AU$1350. Down the track I'll see justification to treat myself to a guitar in the 5k region.
You made a great choice. I ended up sending the C12 back and getting the C10. Hope you enjoy the guitar.
@@joshfeatherstone8546 Was the action on the C10 just right for you? I found this to be the case with mine. The padded case is also enough for the home-player. Very much enjoying the C10. Only new to playing classical but loving it so far. I hope to be as fluent as you after just one year of playing!
@@Tweekend27 I think the action was great right out of the box
@@joshfeatherstone8546 thank you for this comment I have been undecided between the 10 or 12. I heard someone else say they actually prefer the 10, I am leaning to Cedar,my c5 is cedar, yet hearing that spruce opens up with time? I would appreciate your thoughts? Thank you
What is the name of the piece in 5:20 ?
Adelita by Tarrega. One of the greatest pieces of all time in this universe
Dude?! Haven’t we chatted in the past? Were you a member of my website for years?
Indeed. Nice to see you here Josh
@@joshfeatherstone8546 awesome. I recognised your name immediately and thought it must be you. I just bought a C12 which is how found your video. Now it’s my turn to thank you! How’s your playing coming along?
@@nbnguitar that’s awesome! I’ve been playing more steel string acoustic . Maybe I’ll play more when you put out some more videos! Ha!
Is it made in China?
Indeed
Nice guitar , if you fell afraid to play it , don’t play it !!! Send it to me 😂😂😂
Nice clean playing Sir, but my goodness the action is too high.
I plan to hopefully buy one through a local luthier sometime. He does free set ups with any guitar purchase and fixes high action.
4:17 what piece is he playing?
Hungarian Air by Bathioli
The neck is mahogany.
ENJOY !!!!! Congrats !!! Thanks for sharing your excitement.
To much lacquer makes it sound plasticy..
Thank you for watching!
Bro it doesn’t have “too much lacquer” Lol - and even on this casual cell phone recording it doesn’t sound plasticy….
You are good for a short time playing. Show more confidence.