Cordoba FRIEDERICH Luthier Select Series Guitar - Daniel Friederich, Cedar Top
- Vendor
- Cordoba
- Regular price
- $3,099.99
- Sale price
- $3,099.99
- Regular price
-
$4,300.00 - Unit price
- /per
Adding product to your cart
- Description
- More
- Features
- Specs
- Inspection and Set-up
- Humidity Care
*These are stock photos. For actual photos of the instrument, please contact us.
The Cordoba Luthier Select Series represents the marriage of peak instrument design and fine craftsmanship. Handcrafted by a team of elite luthiers in small batches, the Luthier Select series guitars bring new life to the designs that shaped the modern nylon string guitar.
For over 15 years, Cordoba has been perfecting the art of Nylon string instruments, working in conjunction with teams all around the globe to bring authentic nylon string tone with the playability and longevity that a modern musician demands. As Cordoba has grown in tandem with the quality of their manufacturing, it is with great pride and satisfaction that Cordoba pays homage to the greats in luthiery with the release of the Luthier Select series.
Daniel Friederich was influenced by the legendary French luthier Robert Bouchet and has established himself as one of the most respected and influential luthiers in the world. Based out of France, Daniel Friederich made a name for himself with not only the silky, responsive tone of his instruments with powerful basses which project even in a large hall, but also with the graceful body shape and distinctive carved headstock adorning his guitars. The Luthier Select Friederich model salutes these construction methods, utilizing Friederich's seven fan bracing pattern with delicately, hand-carved spruce braces and a solid Canadian cedar top. Featuring elegantly grained solid rosewood back and sides with rosewood binding, the Friederich's understated beauty is made real with an intricate wood rosette and iconic carved headstock. The Friederich is finished using an ultra-thin Polyurethane finish to protect the delicate instrument without impeding the vibration of the soundboard. Complete with an included Deluxe Humidified Archtop wood case, the Luthier Select Friederich offers players a chance to enjoy the exemplary sound and feel of one of history's premier luthiers.
- Family: Traditional
- Style: Classical
- Construction: All Solid Woods
- Family Traditional
- Build Classical
- Construction All Solid Woods
- Body Top Solid Cedar
- Top Bracing Pattern Friederich Inspired 7 Fan
- Soundhole Diameter 84mm (3 1/3")
- Rosette Traditional Wood Friederich Design
- Top Purfling Inlay 6-ply Maple and Black
- Top Binding Rosewood
- Side Purfling Inlay 3-ply Maple and Black
- Back and Sides Wood Solid Rosewood
- Back Purfling Inlay 3-Ply Maple and Black
- Neck Material Mahogany
- Scale Length 650mm (25.6")
- Neck Shape C Shape
- Nut Width 52mm (2")
- Neck Thickness 1st Fret 21.5mm
- Neck Thickness 9th Fret 25mm
- Truss Rod N/A
- Truss Rod Wrench N/A
- Fingerboard Material Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays N / A
- Frets Total 19
- Color Natural (NAT)
- Finish Gloss Polyurethane
- Bridge Material Indian Rosewood
- Saddle Material Bone
- Nut Material Bone
- Tuning Machines Cordoba Master Series Matte Gold with Black Buttons
- Tap Plate N / A
- Electronics N / A
- Controls N / A
- Strings Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
- Included Case Cordoba Deluxe Humidified Archtop Wood Case - Torres/Esteso
- Upper Bout Width 292mm (11 1/2")
- Lower Bout Width 371mm (14 5/8")
- Body Depth Upper Bout 95mm (3 3/4")
- Body Depth Lower Bout 100mm (4")
- Body Length 489mm (19 1/4")
- Overall Length 984mm (38 3/4")
- Country of Origin China
At Easy Music Center, we care for our instruments from the moment they arrive to when they ship to your door. All instruments are stored in a climate controlled environment and put through a 12-point inspection checklist before being shipped.
First, we check the finish of the instrument, carefully inspecting any blemishes on the surface. Next, we check the playability and setup by inspecting and adjusting the truss rod (if available), bridge, nut, and frets to manufacturer factory specifications. Any request made outside of manufacturer factory specifications can incur additional charges for parts and labor. If the instrument has electronics, we test all of the electronic components to make sure they are functioning properly.
After a thorough inspection, we then move on to maintenance. We start by lubricating any moving parts on the instrument, such as tuning machines. We then move on to cleaning and oiling the fretboard along with the frets.
Once maintenance is done, we stretch and tune the strings and play test the instrument. After this, we do a final inspection and clean/detail the instrument before packing it up for shipment.
We’re excited to be a part of your instrument buying experience.
Acoustic guitars and ukulele are made of wood, and wood is sensitive to changes in climate. Shifts in temperature or relative humidity can affect your instrument in multiple ways, some of which can lead to costly repairs if you’re not careful. Solid woods in particular are especially prone to the effects of climate fluctuation. For example, extended exposure to low relative humidity (below 40% RH) can dry out the wood, causing it to shrink and run the risk of cracking. Similarly, excessive humidity can cause the wood to absorb moisture and swell, potentially causing other problems. Without adequate humidity control (especially in drier local climates), acoustic instruments can crack and their necks can warp, causing problems with fretting, intonation and playability.
So how do you prevent this kind of damage? Easy: by keeping your guitars and ukulele properly humidified (ideally between 40-60% RH). The easiest way to do this is by storing your instruments in a case with a case two-way humidifier inside. A two-way humidifier will slowly absorb or release moisture inside your case, maintaining humidity to help ensure your instrument doesn’t suffer damage. Using a digital hygrometer can help you monitor humidity levels around your instrument.
Symptoms of a dry acoustic instrument:
- Low action. Strings are very close to the fretboard.
- Hump on the fretboard where the neck joins the body.
- Sunken top across the soundboard between bridge and fingerboard.
- The back of instrument looks very flat when it is dried out.
- Sharp fret ends extend beyond the edge of the fretboard.
- The plane of the neck angle on a dry instrument hits above the top of the bridge.
Symptoms of a wet acoustic instrument:
- High action. Strings that are unusually high off the fretboard, making it difficult to play.
- Unusually swollen top
- Unusual warp on the top, back or both at the end-block
- Improper neck angle. Sighting the neck to the bridge, the frets will appear to hit below the bridge.
The D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System
Using patented technology, the D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System features disposable, moisture-filled packets with a breathable membrane that provides two-way humidity control, meaning it can either release or absorb moisture to consistently maintain a predetermined relative humidity (RH) level of 45-50 percent.
Music Nomad Humilele Ukulele Humidifier
Music Nomad the leader in equipment care products, has developed an easy to use, no mess, and low maintenance Ukulele humidifier. The Humilele rests securely on top of the strings to safely and evenly hydrate your Ukulele to avoid these problems.
Final Notes on Humidity Control
To monitor the amount of humidity your instrument is receiving, we recommend the purchase of a digital hygrometer, a device that gauges and provides a read-out of humidity levels. It can be kept in the room where you store your instruments, or, better yet, in a central location inside the instrument case, preferably Velcro’d to the outside of the accessories compartment (facing the heel). The optimal range for your guitars and ukulele is 45-55% RH.