My First CLASSICAL Guitar Unboxing & First Impressions! (Cordoba Protege C1M)

hey everyone! 👋
join me as i unbox and give my first impressions on the cordoba protege C1M (aka my first classical guitar!) 😍
it sounds absolutely beautiful and i'm in love with the soft tone it gives off - it'll be perfect for learning some fingerstyle guitar in the future! 🙌
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[@anshb4154]

Damn first the electric and now this. You really are going all in. The only reasonable next step is to get a bass now XD. Anyway, looking forward to the fingerstyle videos now.

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Ansh B lol don’t give me more ideas! 🙈😂 but I bet bass would be like a completely different beast 🤔 maybe in 2022! Haha

[@Scias]

Love the look of that guitar. The allan wrench is usually for the truss rod which runs through the neck to allow you to adjust the action/string height via neck bowing. However, classical guitars don't usually have that atall, so I'm not sure what that wrench is for. Love the discoloration of the fingerboard and the gold hardware, looks sick Classical strings should be changed eventually but I've found they stay in tune and last far longer than steel strings

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Scias that’s so great to know! Thanks so much for sharing that info with me! I’m glad to know you don’t have to change the strings as often because it honestly looks pretty complicated 😂

[@oscarcheng5525]

@@for3v3rfaithful Córdoba is known for having truss rods

[@mindstorms8888]

I mainly learned classical guitar growing up, it's a beautiful sounding instrument 😊 just be ready for the finger stretching pain 😂

[@Silvertarian]

The hex wrench is for the truss rod.

[@irritated.paintbrush]

So I have a classical guitar but I play it normally like acoustic...😂😂 looking forward to learn finger style with you.😍🙌

[@Lafalot54]

Alex Swift same! My first ever guitar is a classical

[@abdulbaasith5972]

My first guitar was classic guitar, but with steel strings, I didn't know it had to be nylon strings 😅

[@feiwong70]

Could you do a follow-up vid on this guitar? Do you still like it? Mine is on the way.

[@demej00]

I have a Protege C1ME with electric pickup. Love it. I had to file down the bridge a mm to get the action right. Bought it because it does have a truss rod and in this humid country I didn't want to deal with a warped neck. Bought new after offering seller at music shop $170. Learning to play Ben Woods style now though I have played guitar many years.

[@DASICO.]

I’m very excited, I’m gonna order this beautiful guitar tomorrow 😄

[@anthonyrampino8148]

In time the treble strings will get a little harder and they'll be a little bit louder. And I'll take two or three days to stretch out completely to stay in tune so just keep stretching the strings and tuning it until it keeps it soon. Hope you enjoy it it's a beautiful instrument

[@atypicalesper]

I was waiting for this unboxing 🥺♥️♥️

[@for3v3rfaithful]

AtypicalEsper thanks so much for watching it! 🤗❤️

[@Brunoivory]

I'm not sure if people have said this yet, but I'm guessing the Allen wrench is to adjusting the neck and headstock. That's what it's for on my bass anyway

[@rationallogo]

Sounds great! Have fun!

[@alaindelanay]

👍 Now you have the same kind of guitar as me 😃 I can't wait to see what you're going to propose with it 👏👏👏💗💞💗

[@joannaquino3019]

Waaa im excited for this unboxing! 💕💜💜💜💜

[@for3v3rfaithful]

joann aquino yay!! Thanks so much for watching my very first one! 🤗❤️

[@joannaquino3019]

Looking forward for moreeee 💜💜💜💜

[@Mike35858]

The allen key/wrench is for adjusting the truss rod to keep the neck straight.

[@alex-sd]

Quite amazing Cordoba has this feature in this inexpensive guitar.

[@neelwankhade9987]

I would like to play a flamenco rumba which I practice on my steel string

[@mrbeaner1841]

Allen wrench is for the truss rodd

[@aspenx1304]

It sounds beautiful. Hey, I just ordered a few stickers and a Tshirt from ya. I hope it helps out :)

[@for3v3rfaithful]

aww thank you so much!!! that's very sweet and indeed it does help my channel to grow and helps me continue making videos for you guys! i so appreciate your support!! 💗💗💗

[@jamesstoakley5757]

I have one to playing it for 5 months

[@christofinb]

Alan key is for the truss rod

[@321yai]

Amazing! Really, So Beautiful!.. Oh, and the guitar is nice too lol

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Samson Michel 💁🏻‍♀️🙈🤗

[@jonathanpearl6615]

As a safety tip, always move a knife or other sharp instrument away from you when cutting packaging tape.

[@alizacalaguas5586]

Love it when u first played taylor swift songs 💗

[@2010jopiter]

Perfect 🤩

[@mikehogan5082]

I just finished your tutorial on how to change strings. Is there any difference in changing strings on this guitar (the Cordova Protege) than on a steel string guitar?

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Yes, classical guitars are much different when restringing, mainly because they don't have any bridge pins so you have to loop the strings in a specific way. 🙈 I've actually only done it once myself but there are some great tutorials on how to do it! 👍

[@terrymullan1]

The Allen key adjusts the truss rod in the guitar neck,but it's a job best left to the professionals

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Terry Mullan thanks so much for the clarification! I figured it was for something like that but I’d honestly be afraid to adjust anything on my own 🙈

I thought the C1M was 3/4!!...but you said it was full size!

[@anish_99]

Welcome to the world of Fingerstyle. Cardoba makes guitars with a truss rod, allen key is to adjust the neck bend. My suggestion is to check "Marco Cirillo " youtube channel for Fingerstyle lessons.

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Anish 99 excellent!! Thanks for the recommendation! I’m going to focus my energy on learning electric for now but I’ll keep him in mind once I start learning fingerstyle! 🤗🎶

[@samkzz9148]

Also don't forget Licknriff.. Its an amazing channel... Everything you need to know about fingerstyle

[@atypicalesper]

The allen key is to adjust the truss rod. My seniors forbade me to use it on my own tho😂🥴

[@for3v3rfaithful]

AtypicalEsper 😂😂😂

[@vlatkostapic]

5:36 - face of a child when he sees something he really really likes

[@chinyeesun556]

where did you buy this guitar

[@racerguy500]

That's about the only type of guitar that I don't have. It may be my next (and final) guitar. I have 39 already. Lol

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Tony Wall omg 39!! 😱 And no classicals among them?? Maybe if I get good at fingerstyle I can inspire you to make it an even 40 with your first classical 😉

[@racerguy500]

for3v3rfaithful you already have inspired me to get one. I love your enthusiasm. If I could send a pic I would, but 19 acoustic/electric, 4 acoustic only, and 16 electrics. But yeah, I want an even 40, I hate odd numbers, lol.

[@shubhamparmar9632]

Cool review! Smiley face,🤘😊

[@cherisht2606]

The Allen wrench might be to adjust the action.

[@nothingspecial7399]

What's the difference between acoustic guitar and classical guitar

[@irritated.paintbrush]

Classical guitar has a wider neck. Strings are nylon. The sound of classical guitar is softer than acoustic.

[@Scias]

Classical guitars have nylon strings and are usually smaller than acoustic guitars which have steel strings, you'll hear classical guitars in spanish, latin and flamenco styles of music and acoustic guitars in pop, rock and folk music a lot more. The sound of classical guitars is slightly warmer and less metallic, I guess you could say they sound closer to ukuleles than acoustic guitars do

[@marvinmurakami8828]

Acoustic guitar has a narrower neck and steel strings. The G,B, and bottom E strings on classical guitar are nylon and more mellow sounding. The wider neck on a classical guitar gives you a lot more room for placement of fingers.

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Absolutely love the community we’re growing on here! They’ve answered this question better than I could have! 🤗

[@AcoustikGasy]

Congrats on the new guitar and best of luck in the new journey 1 - the wider neck allows for better fingerstyle due to spacing. 2 - the nylon strings sound better picked, than strummed....it sounds even better when you fingerpick minor chords (Am, Dm) 3 - you will get plenty of suggestions from the comments on songs to check out...here is a classic by Toni Braxton ...literally called Spanish Guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKfHZKR5o9h0l7s Have fun!

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Acoustic Gasy thanks so much for the knowledge, advice and suggestions! Can’t wait to find some time to start learning finger style guitar! 🤗

[@もに-b9u]

lover〜♡

[@hughjanus5617]

HEY i just got my 1st cordoba on sunday the 5/10/2020.. we rule lol

[@stanrubin9409]

Nylon strings are softer than steel strings and have lower tension, so easier to play.

[@Fred-fr5zu]

The "cracking" when adjusting the mechanics is a sign, that threads are too dry. Please oil.... Or it may be.... the page ist corrupt...to "old"... and should be exchanged for "new".... I' have a Cordoba C4 .. Iberia...and no problems.....and oil the mechanics regulary... I' m happy con this model "Iberia...I think a interess model Protege C1...a Guitar number 2....for me....

[@freevideostv481]

Wow Sana ol -Philippines.

[@nathanjonbobis3617]

But sadly not available here in our poor and corrupt country.

[@saxophool]

What was rattling inside it?

[@for3v3rfaithful]

saxophool it was like a tiny little bead?? No idea where that came from lol

[@ايمنقيسمحمد]

Is this 1/2 or 1/4 or 3/4 ؟

[@for3v3rfaithful]

My Cordoba is actually a full size guitar! 🤗

[@Hicks-g1m]

nice guitar

[@chamygodfrey4475]

I have a classical guitar with steel strings so i have always been calling it a acoustic guitar turns out its a acoussiical guitar

[@yahugo2250]

May I ask what's the name of this song at 5:40 ??

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Yahu Go that is the beautiful song “safe and sound” by Taylor swift and the civil wars! I have a tutorial for it up on my channel! 🤗 (you can get to it through the card I showed in the top right corner of the video! 🎸🎶)

[@yahugo2250]

@@for3v3rfaithful oh, I see !! Thank you

[@yessjess7208]

Omg u remind me of Ramona young from that Netflix series ‘never have I ever’ u guys have similar faces

[@for3v3rfaithful]

yess jess people have been telling me that lately!! I kinda see it?? Lol 😂

[@yessjess7208]

for3v3rfaithful Hahaha that's so funny! I thought I was the only one. I was trying to put my finger on it but u also kinda resemble this other girl named Mi, who does like skincare reviews from refinery 29. All jokes aside, I love watching ur vids even though I don't rlly play guitar:) thanks for replying n keep up the amazing work! :)

[@giahuytruong2291]

Can you make guitar tutorial Death by thousand cuts by Taylor Swift? please

[@robertjenkins4234]

Its not normal for a classical guitar have a truss rod so i took mine back and got the traditional style.

[@유리-h5y]

I have a classical guitar but when i play chords the strings doesn't make any sound i don't know why is the problem with me or the guitar😂

[@anish_99]

it is because you dont use nails to pick the strings.

[@marvinmurakami8828]

A new set of strings may help. As strings get older and dirtier, they sound dull and lifeless.

[@유리-h5y]

@@marvinmurakami8828 oh really! I didn't know that then i should change the strings thx💓

[@marvinmurakami8828]

@@유리-h5y that's right. Try changing the strings if they look old. If it still doesn't sound loud enough (keep in mind though a classical guitar doesn't sound as loud as an acoustic) make sure the action isn't too high where the strings are farther away from the sound hole than they should be.

[@유리-h5y]

Marvin Murakami i got it👍🏻 thx again💓

[@2010jopiter]

Welcome to the club 😅

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Ahmad Ajjan so excited to be growing my collection! 🎸

[@2010jopiter]

Me too I want to trying electric guitar, so all the best for you

[@stefhen71]

is it made in china? tnx

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Yes it is!

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

You don’t have a clip on tuner? Get one. Once you hear your guitars perfectly tuned versus what you’re doing now, you will wonder why you didn’t get one years ago.

[@for3v3rfaithful]

John Ohkuma-Thiel I actually have a few!! But they’re never handy so I end up tuning by ear most of the time. 🙈 If nothing else, it’s helping me perfect my pitch! Lol

[@2010jopiter]

All classical guitar neck is wide

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Ahmad Ajjan that makes sense! I’m guessing it’s to allow more room for your fingers?

[@Mike35858]

Martin guitars are expensive, Taylor guitars are also. Ummm.

[@for3v3rfaithful]

Pete that’s very true! This Córdoba classical is the cheapest guitar in my collection right now but sounds so beautiful 🎶❤️ I’m super impressed!

[@sinashariat2349]

گیتار مبتدی😐

[@AlienXT1]

First

[@terrymullan1]

Allen wrench is to adjust neck but leave that to a professional