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Anyone play a Cordobo O-5 oval hole lately?

constantineconstantine New York✭✭✭✭ Geronimo Mateos
Looking for a lower end beater and Mike has a great price on the Cordoba O-5. I'm not a big fan of Cigano, Gitane or Music Link Dell Arte. I had a cigano D-hole and a dell arte Pigalle (oval) and even with fret levels they didn't play/sound right. Although, the Pigalle had a nice gypsy sound and would be nice with high action. I think the lower end Gitanes have great necks, but the sound is a far cry from anything gypsy sounding to me. Hoping that someone has experience with the Cordoba oval hole.

Thanks!

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  • MichaelHorowitzMichaelHorowitz SeattleAdministrator
    Posts: 6,152
    Just to let you know, the Cordobas are no longer being made so once the remaining stock is sold that's it!

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  • Tele295Tele295 San Buenaventura (Latcho Drom), CA✭✭✭ Gitane DG300, D500
    Posts: 629
    Yeah, I played one over the weekend. Had a pickup and onboard tuner and everything - not sure of the model #.

    "Awful" may be giving it too much credit. :oops:

    Stick with your Cigano. WAAAAAY more guitar for the money.
    Jill Martini Soiree - Gypsy Swing & Cocktail Jazz
    http://www.jillmartinisoiree.com
  • TomThumbsTomThumbs NebraskaNew
    Posts: 68
    I still have my MF Scratch n' Dent Cordoba oval hole....yes, with a tuner and all, and Tele295 isn't being anything but truthful.

    The model is O-5E (because of the electronics). Actually for keeping out and around for just practicing, it's fine. I have brutally attacked the frets and shimmed the bridge so it buzzes less than it did.
    If someone's looking for a cheap practice/beater GJ guitar, I might part with it. Has a HSC, too. But, there is still a bit of a speed bump at the neck/body joint and some minor cosmetic issues. Would be great for around (or in) the campfire.

    Tom
    Why do they call it a rest stroke......I get tired every time I try playing like that.
  • Posts: 16
    TomThumbs wrote:
    ...Would be great for around (or in) the campfire.

    Tom

    I nearly spit out my drink. Nice line.

    As for the Cordoba, I have only played one and it was not even close to the tone and playability of the Cigano. So........I bought the Cigano.
  • constantineconstantine New York✭✭✭✭ Geronimo Mateos
    Posts: 485
    thanks!
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