The Protégé C1 Matiz Acoustic Guitar from Cordoba is that perfect instrument for the beginning or emerging guitarist looking for a full-size nylon-string guitar. The C1 Matiz features a spruce top with mahogany back and sides, producing a beautiful blend of low end and punchy midrange with upfront treble. A smooth mahogany neck with maple fingerboard offers immaculate response and playability, ideal for exploring classical passages up and down the neck. We love that Cordoba also included plenty of stage-ready appointments and design elements on the C1, including a wood-inlaid ghost rosette soundhole, a maple bridge, and a high-gloss polyurethane finish that really allows the natural spruce shine.