Cordoba GK Pro Negra, Nylon String - Spruce Review

Try different strings

I love this guitar. The strings it came with didn't quite give me the sound I wanted, especially for the low E. After trying a variety of different sets I found the right sound with La Bella 900-B strings. The bass strings are now fuller and the trebles are crystal clear. The overall sound is exquisite. It takes a while to find the right strings for any given guitar and any given… read more player. The 900-B strings didn't work at all on my Cordoba Fusion Orchestra guitar, but the Augustine Classic Red set works perfectly.

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Excellent tone and playability

I bought this guitar a month ago have played it very hard for a month and I am very satisfied with the quality for the price. Tone is very good and intonation is good all the way up the neck. Really like the wood choices. Beautiful and very good playing guitar.

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Excellent Workhorse Classical Guitar

I have used my GK Pro for about a year now and I am extremely happy with the product. I use it for outdoor gigs, wedding ceremonies, online teaching, combo gigs, and gigs in noisy spaces that require amplification. I did make a new saddle for it to raise the action by 1mm on each side so that I can dig in a little more and get warmer tone, but that is just a personal preference.… read more Other than that it is a great product as is. The ability to move/blend the pickup and the mic allows for the elimination of feedback, and switching between a more traditional classical and a flamenco fusion tone is awesome. I definitely recommend this product for those time when you simply must amplify.

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Cordoba Pro GK Negra

My Cordoba arrived right on time. Sweetwater service and support was fast, attentive and professional. The guitar sounds well with a full rich tone and I expect it will improve as the spruce top is played in. For a factory made instrument the construction and finish was excellent. I could find no flaws with the build quality and the case provided was sturdy and the guitar fits… read more perfectly. The action is low as one would expect with a flamenco and it plays like a dream. Once plugged in the guitar has a great sound through my pa and I am expecting to use this fine instrument as my main gigging guitar.

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Great Classical Guitar

This guitar is a fabulous classical guitar. It is everything that I hoped it would be. If you are a classical player looking for a guitar that you can amplify, this is a great choice. I am mainly a classical player who dabbles in a bit of finger-picking pop. My wife is a flutist and we have a flute\guitar duo. I own a nice cedar top Takemine C132S classical that I love very much.… read more However, I wanted a guitar that had electronics onboard, and could be easily amplified, but would still play and feel like a standard classical so that there would not be a big adjustment when switching between the two guitars. I was concerned because, it seems, that most Cordoba guitars that include electronics are "crossover" or "fusion" models designed for steel string players who want a nylon string guitar. After playing the GK Negra Studio version, which was quite impressive, especially for the money, I decided to go ahead and buy this "pro" version of the instrument. I am so glad that I did. The 1.96" is not noticeably smaller than a standard 2" classical neck. I have always been a cedar top fan but found that like the brightness of the spruce top. Ultimately, the instrument plays and feels like a beautifully made classical guitar which is exactly what I wanted. In comparison to my Takemine C132S, I have noticed that the Takemine has a louder bass response while this instrument really speaks well in the treble range. However, the bass response of the Cordoba is still well within the acceptable range. The electronics are exceptional. There is an onboard pickup as well as a microphone and you are able to blend the two to get the sound you want. There is a phase switch as well as a notch filter to further adjust your sound and limit bass or overtones in the frequency you select. Overall, I am very pleased with this guitar and would buy it again in a heartbeat. If you are a classical player who is seeking a guitar that will allow you to play standard repertoire and can be amplified easily, this is an excellent choice. Lastly, the guitar is beautiful and was obviously constructed with great care and attention to detail. I intend to have this guitar until I leave this earth.

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