New from Savarez: Cantiga
Introducing the new Savarez Cantiga line, now available through Tornavoz Music. The Cantiga line includes a full spectrum of sets that combine Alliance or Cristal trebles with Cantiga basses.
Alliance sets (510AJ, 510AR, and 510ARJ) are a fantastic union between the Cantiga basses and the famous Alliance KF Trebles, known for their brilliance and sound projection.
The Cantiga/Cristal sets (510CJ, 510CR and 510CRJ) combine the Cantiga basses with the Cristal trebles, acclaimed for their clear nylon high characteristics, rich and beautiful tone.
Both varieties are available in high, normal and mixed tensions.
Córdoba’s New Small-Size Guitars
New to Cordoba’s price-friendly Iberia Series of entry and student-level nylon-string guitars, the Requinto 480 (1/8 size), and Requinto 520 (1/4 size) are ideal for children just learning to play the guitar, or any player looking for a smaller model to take on the road. Both handmade models feature solid cedar tops with mahogany backs and sides, hand-inlaid wood rosettes, and Indian rosewood detailing, making these standout as exceptional values at the entry-level price point.
Requinto 480 Specs:
Solid Cedar Top • 480mm Scale (18.89″) • Mahogany Back and Sides • High gloss PU Finish • Rosewood Fingerboard • Nickel Plated Tuning Machine • Mahogany Neck • Rosewood Bridge • Available as a Left-handed model • Comes in a Cordoba Polyfoam Case
Requinto 520 Specs:
Solid Cedar Top • 520mm Scale (20.47″) • Mahogany Back and Sides • High gloss PU Finish • Rosewood Fingerboard • Nickel Plated Tuning Machine • Mahogany Neck • Rosewood Bridge • Available as a Left-handed model • Comes in a Cordoba Polyfoam Case
National Sales Manager at Summer NAMM
National Sales Manager Dave Hager caught up with the guys from Premier Guitar at this June’s Summer NAMM to talk about some of Cordoba’s new models. Check out the video below.
Seeking: Buyer and Inventory Manager
Tornavoz Music is seeking a highly motivated candidate to fulfill the position of Buyer and Inventory Planner. This candidate will work directly with the product development team and overseas manufacturing partners on new and existing product, production scheduling, cost analysis, freight arrangement and import logistics. This position will also work directly with the sales department to plan and forecast inventory needs, analyze sell through, gather product and quality control feedback from dealers and end users, and develop new product ideas. Candidate must be a self starter with great organization skills, and the ability to communicate and work well with overseas partners.
Some of the job responsibilities include:
Tornavoz Music offers competitive compensation, vacation and benefits. Our work environment is fun and friendly, with an exciting and professional team of employees that are passionate about music and personal and professional growth.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Please no search firms or phone calls.
Click here for more information about the position and to apply.
New Album Streaming Feature from Córdoba
For the first installment of the new online feature, First Listen, Cordoba is streaming the genre-bending band Flametal’s new album “Heavy Mellow” in its entirety. Fronted by Cordoba-endorsed artist Ben Woods, Flametal blends the fiery flare of flamenco with the dark intensity of heavy metal. On “Heavy Mellow”, Ben pays tribute to his favorite heavy metal tunes in the traditional flamenco style. Most of these songs were recorded with little more than a Cordoba 55FCE and a laptop.
New Cordoba Guitars Webstore
Cordoba’s new webstore has officially launched. Browse the Cordoba apparel collection and an assortment of essential guitar accessories. Join the emailing list to receive a discount code good for any item in the store.
New Córdoba C9 Review
Leading Latin music magazine Musico Pro reviews the Cordoba C9 in its current issue. Download a copy by clicking the image.
Last fall, Córdoba released two new guitar models in its price-friendly Iberia series: the C9 and C10. These handmade models are the first all-solid guitars in the series, and are both available at street prices below $1000. Along with the sweet, warm tone provided by their all-solid bodies, the C9 and C10 feature the vintage elegance of hand-inlayed mother-of-pearl rosettes inspired by a 1920s Domingo Esteso design. Both models are available with solid European spruce or Canadian Cedar tops.
Córdoba Guitars & “Toy Story 3″
World famous flamenco-pop group the Gipsy Kings recently recorded a fiery flamenco version of Randy Newman’s famous “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” for this summer’s upcoming animated blockbuster “Toy Story 3” using their signature Córdoba guitar models. Recorded in London at the storied Abbey Road Studios, the Gipsy Kings’ take on “You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Para Buzz Español)” will be featured in the film and on the official soundtrack. Over the past decade, Córdoba and the Gipsy Kings have worked closely to develop the group’s signature guitars: the thinbody cutaway 55FCE and the fullbody cutaway FCWE. The new Córdoba GK Studio model is based on the original FCWE.
From left to right—Gipsy Kings’ Bernard Paganotti, Andre Reyes, Tonnino Baliardo, (front) Rodolfo Pacheco, Nicolas Reyes and Jacques Baliardo
“In Toy Story 3, Buzz Lightyear accidentally gets switched into Spanish-language mode, and there’s a fun Paso Doble-inspired dance between “Spanish Buzz”‘ and Jessie,” says TS3 director Lee Unkrich. “We got the crazy idea to have a band record a raucous flamenco cover of Toy Story’s signature song in Spanish, and we thought the Gipsy Kings would be perfect.”
On May 11, 2010, the Gipsy Kings appeared on the hit TV series “Dancing with the Stars” to perform the new song, playing signature Córdoba guitars during the live show. Watch the video.
Due for release this June, “Toy Story 3” is an animated 3D adventure, featuring Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the rest of the central characters from earlier films in the franchise. The “Toy Story 3” soundtrack will be available digitally from Walt Disney Records on June 15.
Founded in 1997, Cordoba is a leader and innovator in the acoustic guitar and ukulele market. The instruments are internationally distributed, and played by a growing, eclectic group of talented musicians. Learn more at www.cordobaguitars.com.
Gipsy Kings Perform on “Dancing with the Stars”
Last night, the Gipsy Kings performed the new Toy Story theme on the international television hit Dancing with the Stars. Lead-guitarist Tonino, along with other members of the group, played Córdoba guitars during the performance. As endorsees of Cordoba, the Gipsy Kings have worked closely with the company to produce signature guitar models: the 55FCE and GK Studio.
New Full-Body Fusion Model from Cordoba
Merging the best aspects of both nylon and steel string guitars, Cordoba Guitars’ Fusion series models are nylon-string guitars for steel-string musicians. The newest model in the lineup, the Fusion 12 Orchestra, is the first full-body (non-cutaway) model in the series. Available with a solid spruce or cedar top, rosewood back and sides, and a variety of mic and pickup options, the 12 Orchestra produces a warm, glowing nylon-string sound with the feel of a traditional steel-string.
Featuring Indian Rosewood back and sides, a multi-ringed, hand-inlaid, natural wood rosette, a lightweight Cedar neck, and an Ebony fingerboard and the option of either a solid Canadian Cedar or European Spruce top, the 12 Orchestra is the perfect blend of what’s best about nylon and steel guitars. A light Mahogany binding accents the body shape of the Orchestra, which is slightly altered from a traditional nylon string guitar. The thinner 1 7/8” neck is comfortable for any player, and the radiused fingerboard makes playability quick, comfortable, and easy. The tone is dark and punchy in the basses, with strong, round trebles and balanced mids.
The Orchestra comes equipped with a BBand A1.2 pickup, which has a volume control mounted on the inside edge of the sound hole. The 9-volt battery powered electronics are mounted in a small tube that is directly coupled with a high quality endpin jack making an all-in-one structure. The HZZless circuitry and UST (under saddle transducer) pickup produce a tone that is amazingly clear and pure.
Specs: Solid Canadian Cedar or European Spruce Top • Indian Rosewood Back & Sides • Ebony Radiused Fingerboard (16″) • 12 Fret Neck-to-body Construction • 650mm scale, 48mm nut width
MSRP $755 | MAP $599