Cordoba or Cigano for Newbie?

Niles

If I cheap out on my new gypsy guitar purchase, Should I go with a Cordoba or the Cigano? I really want a Jorgenson (oval hole) but I am new to the gypsy style and I am doubtful about my ability to develop the right hand technique. Many years of playing blues with a lazy and slow right hand and I don't know if I will have the dicipline to learn a new style.

MichaelHorowitz

I'd go with the Cigano....the Cordoba's are good for the $ but since the Ciganos became available it's hard for them to compete.

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valdae

For the longest time I had been considering the Cordoba O – 5, until I began reading reviews about the Cigano oval hole. The remarks that impressed me most were mention of the neck angle and the arch to the top, construction elements I hadn’t considered with the Cordoba. Looking at it from that point of view the Cigano, even with upgrades, is a better value than the “Spanish Selmer”.

waldenjazz

The Cigano hands down. And buy it from Michael. you won't be disappointed.

valdae

Mike, how are the necks on the Cigano, not too thin I hope.

MichaelHorowitz

They are very thin actually.....some people love it, others not. I'd personally prefer something a little thicker, but the Cigano necks were OK for me.

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