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00:03 What's up?
00:16 Paul here from Guitar World.
00:17 And today, we're going to be checking out
00:19 a nylon string electric guitar from Cordoba Guitars.
00:22 It happens to be Cordoba's first electric nylon string,
00:26 and also a guitar that won Best in Show at the 2022 NAMM Show.
00:31 It's the Cordoba Stage.
00:32 Let's check it out.
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00:37 This Cordoba Stage is an electric nylon string guitar
00:48 groomed for playing on stage and addresses feedback issues
00:52 while nailing Cordoba's authentic acoustic nylon string tone.
00:56 The Stage combines a solid spruce top
00:58 with a figured flame maple veneer that
01:01 adds to its projection, volume, and eye-catching looks.
01:05 The guitar features a solid, fully chambered mahogany body
01:08 that reduces feedback and allows the top to resonate freely
01:12 for a natural acoustic tone.
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01:24 But let's talk about comfort with the Stage's
01:27 easy-to-play contours.
01:29 The guitar's stage-friendly body shape
01:31 features a 1 and 1/2 inch, or 40 millimeter, body thickness
01:35 and a beautifully carved design that
01:37 provides ergonomic comfort to players of any style.
01:41 You'll also notice the deep cutaway gives unfettered access
01:45 if you wish to reach notes past the 10th fret.
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01:52 Cordoba's unique Fusion Neck has a comfortable 48 millimeter
02:00 nut width.
02:01 All of this adds to a playing experience
02:04 that is very close to that of a steel string guitar.
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02:19 Of note is the sonic engine of the guitar,
02:22 is the brilliant stage pickup system,
02:25 paired with its solid, fully chambered mahogany body
02:28 for enhanced resonance, reduced feedback,
02:32 and a robust acoustic sound.
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02:40 Controls include volume, EQ, and body blend knobs
02:44 that allow you to dial in your preferred acoustic tone.
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02:57 The Cordoba Stage delivers on its promise
03:00 of gorgeous nylon string tone as an electric guitar
03:03 courtesy of its revolutionary stage pickup system.
03:07 With easy playability reminiscent of a steel string
03:10 guitar, with feedback and killer looks,
03:13 the stage is ideal for players who
03:15 want to transition towards an electric nylon string
03:18 guitar that offers that distinctive nylon string feel
03:22 and classic sound.
03:23 Definitely check it out.
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