A concert-level instrument in a high-gloss finish, the Luthier Series C9 by Cordoba is a nylon-string classical guitar. This version of the C9 offers a solid Canadian Cedar top with solid mahogany back and sides. This Cedar variation of the C9 tends to elicit a more full-bodied, rounded sound over its peer—a C9 fashioned with a European Spruce top. A fan bracing pattern lends the soundboard’s center a large surface area, which, when vibrating and responding to your strings’ tension, facilitates a loud and projecting sound.

Its mahogany neck, measuring 25.6” in scale, is outfitted with a rosewood fingerboard and set to the neck in a Spanish heel joint. 19 frets are provided in total, with side-position inlays at the fifth, seventh, and ninth fret for easier visual orientation. The 4mm truss rod is accessible for neck adjustments, and a bone nut has been employed to bolster sustain and resonance on open strings.

You’ll find strings anchored to the body by means of an Indian rosewood bridge, and at the headstock, strings have been secured by Cordoba Premium Gold Tuning Machines with black, ebony-style buttons. These machines sport a gear ratio of 14:1 for precise tuning, giving you a string-roller spacing of 35mm.

Also, you’ll note accents that add to the instrument’s flavor, such as Indian rosewood binding, six-ply colored-wood top purfling, three-ply maple and ebony purfling throughout the back and sides, and a rosette inspired by a 1920s Domingo Esteso design. To ensure your instrument stays protected when not in use, a Cordoba polyfoam case is included. 

Solid Canadian Cedar Top    Solid Mahogany Back & Sides    Mahogany Neck / C-Shaped Profile    Rosewood Fingerboard    Side Inlays at 5th, 7th & 9th Fret    Indian Rosewood Bridge & Binding    25.6" Scale / 19 Frets    Pearloid Esteso Weave    Cordoba Premium Gold Tuning Machines    Includes Cordoba Polyfoam Case

Neck Wood: Mahogany

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Profile: C shape

Fret-Marker Inlays: Fifth, seventh, and ninth fret

Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable 0.2" / 4mm

Scale Length: 25.6" / 650mm

String Spacing at Saddle: 2.3" / 59mm

Nut Width: 2.0" / 52mm

Nut Material: Bone

Number of Frets: 12 to body, 19 total

Tuning Machines: Cordoba Premium Gold  

Top Wood: Solid Canadian cedar spruce

Back and Sides: Solid mahogany

Binding: Indian rosewood

Purfling: 6-ply colored-wood top purlfing, 3-ply maple and ebony back-and-side purfling

Bridge: Indian rosewood

Rosette: Pearloid Esteso weave

Finish: High gloss polyurethane

Bracing: Spanish fan

Body Width x Depth (Upper Bout): 11.4 x 3.7" / 290 x 95mm

Body Width x Depth (Lower Bout): 14.6 x 3.8 / 370 x 97mm

Body Length: 19.3" / 490mm

Overall Length: 39" / 991mm

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Where are these guitars made, which country?

A: This specific model is made in China

Q: 2. How much load can the grip handle? I use a belt that attach to trypod mount screw. So is this able to handle a hevy lens.

A: I have not notice any problem even when I have a sigma 150 to 600 lens on my camera. It's a sport medel which is heavy.

Q: 3. Will this work with the Canon EOS 7D Mark II?

A: I do not think so, I'm using it on a 5Dmk3. I think the description says for the 5D family

Q: 4. Is it compatible with Canon EOS R?

A: Hi, this battery grip is compatible with only the Canon 5D Mark III, 5DS, and 5DS R. It is not compatible with the EOS R camera.

Q: 5. Has anyone used this grip in combination with one of the more popular L brackets (RRS, Kirk, Pro Media Grar, etc)? One of the reviewers mentioned that this grip didn't fit his L bracket properly. My only hesitation with purchasing this Vello grip would be that it wouldn't be compatible with a future L bracket purchase (always have wanted a close-fitting, camera specific L bracket).Thanks!

A: So I have heard this issue before with the Vello's. The Vello grips have issues with the L brackets since the brackets are based on the original battery grips from Nikon or Canon. A good model that would be good for this Grip is the Sunwayfoto DPL-01 Universal L-Bracket. This would be a good choice.Website link: http://bhpho.to/1ypISmn

Q: 6. Does this grip maintain the weather sealing for a 5d mark iii?

A: I've had no problems, very happy with it.

Q: 7. I received your answer well. Does the model on sale recognize exactly three 5g cores?

A: The MiNE Media Cedar C3 4G/5G Network Bonding Router can be used with up to three 5G or 4G sim cards.

Q: 8. Just wanting to check that that Multi-controller Button works well? I use this for focus point selection.

A: Yes it works great

Q: 9. Can this also work with the canon 5d mark II? Just curious

A: This battery grip is not compatible with the 5D Mark II. You will need the BG-C2.2.

Q: 10. Would this fit the older model Shape matte box #MAT4X56 ?

A: No, the SHAPE Carbon Fiber Top Flag for AKS Series cannot accommodate the SHAPE 2-Stage 4 x 5.6" Clip-On and 15mm LWS Rod-Mounted Matte Box.