Cordoba Dolce 7/8 Size Classical Acoustic Nylon String Guitar, Iberia Series

I was fortunate to get the Dolce while it was on a limited deal of $315, which was fantastic, so my review is maybe a little skewed.First off, I have no experience with any other classical guitars and so cannot give any kind of comparison with others at this price point. Also I wouldn't recommend buying a guitar online, i.e. sight unseen, as it is much better to actually tryout the guitar and see if it is something that works for you. If you don't have any specific requirements for your first classical guitar, then visit a reputable guitar store and choose one in person.However, if you are like me and looking for a specific make or model that is not in your local guitar shop then buying online is the next practical option. For me I wanted a 7/8 size guitar (as I have smallish hands) that has a truss rod, as I'm able to do my own adjustments/setup to instruments so having a truss rod really helps with that. Also, the Dolce is the 7/8 version of the Cordoba C5, which is a very popular and highly recommended entry/intermediate level guitar, and so felt that the quality would be worth the price.So what do I think about the guitar I received? The only negative I can find at the moment is that the cedar top is not as "pretty" and it could be. There are some minor blemishes but purely cosmetic. Apart from that "issue", I can't find any fault with the whole fit and finish of the instrument. The gloss finish is perfect and not too think. The tuners are solid and turn smoothly. The frets are smooth and even and no fret ends.The action is also very good out of the box, 3.6 mm at the 12th low E, 3.0 at high E. I will probably tweak it over the next few months as I get more familiar with the instrument, but right now it is playable for sure.The intonation is perfect on all strings except for the low E being slightly flat at the 12th, though that might be due to the string itself. I plan to replace the strings with EJ45's in the near future but for now will leave the factory ones on as they sound fine. The volume and resonance of the cedar top sounds great to me but I'm new to classical guitar so i can't compare it to anything else. For the beginner or early intermediate player this is a whole lot of guitar.I plan to update this initial review after a few months, once I've gotten better at playing and tried different strings and maybe adjusting the action. So far I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Cordoba did a great job of setting it up and packaging it well. Definitely a keeper.

Over the years my hands and fingers have succumbed to a variety of nerve and arthritis, which has diminished my ability to practice and play classical guitar. So finding something that is easier on my hands is a big deal for me. I had a standard cordoba c5 for that 4 years, which when I could play I enjoyed a lot. So I figured that hopefully a smaller scale finger board would work. Much to my delight the small decrease in nut size (52mm to 50mm) and scale length (650mm to 630mm) works well for my hands. I had tried 48mm crossover guitars before, but the string spacing never felt correct. 50mm at the nut with a thin Cordoba neck works well. I can play for about and hour without great difficulty or pain.Now the guitar itself is a marvel, it's well finished and well balanced to play as most Cordoba's are. The sound is very good for a small guitar. The sound across all string is very even which is nice, and it has a warm sound with the Saverz strings. For comparison the C5 is a bit more 'Bassey' with clear trebles (When payed with normal tension strings). The Dolce by comparison has the same tone and good sustain for this level of guitar. The Dolce is basically 5mm smaller in all body measurements, and it does feel smaller.... but in a good way.I expect the sound to changes a bit when I switch to lower tension strings, I normally play low tension basses and normal tension trebles (something like Augustine Blacks) .This is a nice surprise in a small package.

I am a casual player for 40+ years. I wanted a short scale nylon stringed guitar for comfort. The Cordoba Dolce is the entry level guitar in 7/8 size. its fit and finish are not Taylor custom shop perfect, but the guitar is put together very well! No sloppy gluing or defects in the gorgeous cedar top! The laminate back and sides are equally as pleasing to the eye! The fretboard and headstock tuners have a solid feel and hold the strings snugly. Very handsome headstock and tuners. Daniel as Calido Guitars is a luthier. His talents and experience shine through when playing: Easy, comfortable and smooth fret edges. IMHO his setup makes this entry level guitar play and sound way better! I strongly support and recommend Calido Guitars to all levels of guitarist! I plan on shopping at Calido Guitars again! It is truly a pleasure doing business with Daniel!

I'm in love with my Cordoba 7/8 Dolce that I purchased through Calido Guitars. It arrived securely packaged and all set up by Calido with great action. I read/watched a lot of reviews for the Dolce, and am glad I finally clicked 'buy'. I'm 5'4" and my Yamaha just felt a little 'large' to have my arms around after 15-20 minutes. This smaller scale is noticeably more comfortable for my shoulders and upper arms. I'm really glad to have the solid cedar top. I liked the sound of my spruce Yamaha, but missed the lower, warmer tones I had on an earlier old cedar folk guitar. I use an ErgoPlay Tappart guitar support, and it fits fine on this scale of guitar. And I know beauty is on the inside (!) but wow, this guitar is so pretty - I'm so glad I bought it, and am really looking forward to a lot of beautiful music from and with it! Now to think of a name....

Excellent guitar. Bright, full, tone. Perfect for my 10yr old who is moving up in size and ability! Needed to adjust the nut, but this was a simple matter. Too bad it does not come with a case.

Great sound and easy to play