--><!-- The Cordoba Protege C1M is an entry-level classical nylon-string guitar, ideal for beginner players seeking rich tone, comfortable playability, and a well-balanced design. Its lightweight construction and natural matte finish make it a versatile instrument for practice, lessons, and casual performance. Available now from Sky Music Australia. This C1M features a solid spruce top paired with mahogany back and sides, delivering warm, full-bodied tone that responds beautifully to fingerstyle and plectrum playing. A C-shaped mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard ensures smooth, comfortable fretting, while the NuBone-style composite nut and saddle provide consistent string spacing and articulation. Traditional fan bracing enhances resonance and sustain for a classic nylon-string sound. Perfect for beginners or players seeking an affordable classical guitar, the Protege C1M balances high-quality construction with accessible playability, offering a fun and inspiring learning experience. Its compact dimensions, durable satin finish, and stylish detailing make it a reliable choice for students of all ages. Features Beginner-friendly classical nylon-string guitar with natural matte finish Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides for warm, full tone C-shaped mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard for comfortable playability 19 frets with smooth action and precise intonation Fan bracing for resonance and sustain Composite nut and saddle for consistent tone and string spacing Cordoba gold tuners with pearl buttons for stable tuning Black ABS binding for clean, durable edges Scale length: 25.6\” with 2.05\” nut width, ideal for beginner hands Lightweight and portable, perfect for students or travel Specs Category Acoustic String Type Nylon Number of Strings 6 Orientation Right-Hand Body Shape Classical Top Wood Solid Spruce Back & Sides Mahogany Body Bracing Fan Body Finish Satin Polyurethane (Natural) Body Binding Black ABS Neck Material Mahogany Neck Shape C Fingerboard Material Rosewood Number of Frets 19 Scale Length 25.6\” Nut Width 2.05\” Nut/Saddle Material Composite Bridge Material Rosewood Tuning Machines Cordoba Gold with Pearl Buttons Strings Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ Body Length 19.25\” Body Width 14.62\” Lower Bout / 11.25\” Upper Bout Body Depth 3.94\” Overall Length 39.25\” Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
