Beginner Cordoba Iberia Cadete Classical Guitar

[12Radius]

I just got mine 10/16/10 wow.

[12Radius]

What year is your guitar? thanks.

[joefileman]

@12Radius 2008

[ctepsick]

I saw this guitar today at a music store and I'm really trying to talk myself out of it. You did a great job with your song.

[joefileman]

@ctepsick Thanks! I have a few guitars, mostly the more affordable kinds. Ever since I got this one it has been the one I pick up and play the most. If you are trying to talk yourself out of getting it I say that if you have a decent guitar then stick with it. But if you don't have one and you are looking for a 3/4 then it would be wrong not to consider this one.

[Jauhara]

I had been playing a full-sized classical guitar for years, and I still can't do most of the things I want to do, like barring, because of the size of my hands. I am considering getting a good 3/4 scale guitar, and this sounds quite good for a 3/4 scale.

[hecatesilver]

These Cordoba 3/4s are really nice little guitars. They are a really well made parlor size guitar. They're aren't just for kids or small women. I have one of these that I like alot. It sounds better than some full size classicals.

[hecatesilver]

Parlor size guitars are coming back into vogue. This one in particular is very well made. Until the first quarter of the 20th century, this was pretty much standard size for guitars. The idea is not to have a big loud concert guitar, but rather one to play in your living room that sounds pleasant for home entertaining or hobbyists. These aren't just for kids or women. I really like 3/4 size guitars because they are so comfortable to play and easy to travel with.

[TravisProductions]

OMG i have that same exact guitar.

[joefileman]

It's a pretty good guitar and awesome in terms of bang for the buck!

[TravisProductions]

not for me anyway, i wanted to put some metal strings on but they say that will break the bridge. oh well, now i have a better one. It is a nice beginner guitar tho.

[joefileman]

Ooh. Steel strings have way much more tension than nylon strings. If it doesn't break the bridge it will warp the neck or implode the body. Years before this Cordoba I got a J Reynolds, it's playable but the Cordoba sounds much sweeter. I'd still like to get a really good deal on a classical guitar that has a good solid wood top, sides and back. Still like the 3/4 size though - feels like an electric guitar. :)

[LillyLil7]

This sounded great! If you really want to get into the classical style you need to stop resting your fingers on the guitar and instead start using all of your fingers on the strings (song permitting). Sounds good for a 3/4 guitar, too.

[joefileman]

The classical all fingers picking style is cool and I hope to use that style someday. I got so used to a pick. Thanks!

[laketroutdeepdown]

Don't let anyone tell you you have to use fingernails on a nylon Spanish guitar. Eric Clapton and Yngwie Malmsteen, two very different Guitar Gods, applied plectrum to plastic; you're talking about two among the best in their respective niches. If they can do it, so can the rest of us. When classical guitarists' fingernails' fail them, sometimes they glue on carefully shaped ping-pong bits.

[hminkema]

I was a little worried about the clunky guitar sound, and noticed in your video that the guitar was a bit smaller than usual. Now I see in your description that it is a 3/4 guitar. It's totally beyond me why an adult your size would play a children's or small women's guitar! Good guitars are extremely cheap these days, even if it's 'just your hobby' you can afford a good beginner's guitar with a solid top. They're on Ebay for less than 200 bucks, and won't lose their value much. You deserve it!

[joefileman]

My main angst with full size classical guitars is the size of the fretboard - they are huge! I play the electric guitar too (a Fender Strat) and switching to and from the Cadete is trivial. I'd love to have a full sized classical guitar. While shopping I was really tempted when I saw great deals on full sized Takamine and Rodriguez guitars but just thought that I wouldn't pick them up as much. In short, I really like the feel of a thinner fretboard.

[hminkema]

You play nicely, and the music is certainly there! Yet your technique sets limits to your expression. I would recommend taking some lessons to get you on the right track with your right hand fingering. There are *five* fingers on that hand! Not just your index. Invest in a good technique, and a world of great guitar music will open up to you. Cheers!

[eliezer5eliezer]

JoeFileman 4 Life.

[onetimexxx]

=D hey joe nice gutiar playing!

[joefileman]

Thanks! I hope you're doing okay and having fun.

[artscandelay]

You play really nice, Joe. That's a sweet guitar.

[joefileman]

Thanks, Jack. Hope all is well with you.