The 55FCE Negra adds exotic Ziricote back and sides to the popular stage-ready 55FCE. The handcrafted 55FCE Negra's thin, feedback-resistant body makes this Spanish-made guitar an essential tool in the gigging musician's arsenal. The chosen guitar of the Gipsy Kings, its solid European spruce top is paired with ziricote, which provides a rich, smooth sound that fills a room.
This particular guitar has a small indentation in the fretboard near the last fret on the treble side. Aside from what we have described, this instrument is in mint condition.
How Does It Play?
We have given this guitar a thorough setup to make sure it is ready to play with low neck relief and fantastic action up and down the neck. Paired with the solid European Spruce top, the exotic Ziricote back and sides are rich in both appearance and tonal quality. This is a fine instrument all around, handmade in Cordoba’s Spanish facility.
The Cordoba Deluxe gigbag pictured is brand new and included! With backpack-style straps, thick padding and neck support inside, it provides great protection and easy transportability to and from gigs.
Specifications
Series: España
Item Number: 03867
MSRP: $2,155 USD
Body Top: Solid European Spruce
Upper Bout Width: 276mm (10 7/8")
Lower Bout Width: 368mm (14 1/2")
Body Depth Upper Bout: 65mm (2.56")
Body Depth Lower Bout: 70mm (2 3/4")
Body Length: 483mm (19")
Overall Length: 972mm (38 1/4")
Soundhole Diameter: 88mm (3 1/2")
Top Bracing Pattern: Fan
Back and Sides Wood: Ziricote
Top Binding: Indian Rosewood
Rosette: All Wood Traditional
Top Purfling Inlay: Ebony and Maple
Side Purfling Inlay: Ebony and Maple
Back Purfling Inlay: Ebony and Maple
Bridge Material: Indian Rosewood
Saddle Material: Bone
Scale Length: 650mm (25 1/2")
Neck Material: Spanish Cedar
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Width: 50mm (2")
Nut Material: Bone
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key
Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21.5mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 25mm
Frets Total: 19
Tuning Machines: Cordoba Premium Gold with Black Buttons
Neck Shape: C Shape
Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Color: Natural (NAT)
Electronics: Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
Tap Plate: Yes
Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
What's the deal with refurbished?
This instrument is stamped "used" on the back of the headstock and given a new serial number by the manufacturer-authorized refurbisher. Why? It was deemed to have a cosmetic imperfection or to need a repair. Check the description to see exactly why this instrument is considered refurbished. We scrutinize every instrument and pass along all information from the refurbisher so that you know exactly what you are getting. These are like new with little or zero play wear!
Cordoba Deluxe Gig Bag Included!
thick padding
built-in neck support
backpack-style straps
Shipping
Shipping is FREE via FedEx Ground throughout the contiguous United States!
In nearly all cases, we ship the very NEXT business day after payment is made.
PO Box, APO and FPO addresses require an upgrade to USPS Priority Mail.
International buyers may be charged import duty or tax when the package reaches the destination country.
Returns
Find any issue with the instrument when it arrives? The return is on us.
Shipping damage? Covered.
Hardware issue? Covered.
Item not as described? Covered.
You will be sent a postage-paid return label and receive a refund in full.
Sold by players. For players.
Put your next instrument purchase in the hands of the guys who know!
Josh Ingram has been in the music instrument retail business for over 12 years. He has also worked steadily as a professional touring musician based right here out of Nashville, TN. Though Josh has left the road behind to focus on guitarstobeplayed and his audio rental company [ Nashville Sound Rental ], he still knows a good guitar when he sees one.
Wade Wenrick is the young blood of the guitarstobeplayed team. He is a recent convert to Music City and is still living the dream. You might have to wrestle him to get the guitar out of his hands though! Check him out via his website, YouTube channel or Instagram
[ @wadewenrick ]
Our Process
We hand-pick all of our inventory. Nothing is purchased sight-unseen. We know what it takes to make a guitar gig-worthy and a joy to play, and those criteria drive the choices we make when picking out an instrument for you!
But we don't stop there. We thoroughly check every instrument brought into the shop. Each one receives a full setup as needed, ensuring that it reaches you playing easy and sounding its best. Adjusted truss rod, correct saddle height(s), perfect nut slots, smooth fret ends and no high frets. You get it all!
What's the deal with refurbished?
This instrument is stamped "used" on the back of the headstock and given a new serial number by the manufacturer-authorized refurbisher. Why? It was deemed to have a cosmetic imperfection or to need a repair. Check the description to see exactly why this instrument is considered refurbished. We scrutinize every instrument and pass along all information from the refurbisher so that you know exactly what you are getting. These are like new with little or zero play wear!
The 55FCE Negra adds exotic Ziricote back and sides to the popular stage-ready 55FCE. The handcrafted 55FCE Negra's thin, feedback-resistant body makes this Spanish-made guitar an essential tool in the gigging musician's arsenal. The chosen guitar of the Gipsy Kings, its solid European spruce top is paired with ziricote, which provides a rich, smooth sound that fills a room.
This particular guitar has a small indentation in the fretboard near the last fret on the treble side. Aside from what we have described, this instrument is in mint condition.
How Does It Play?
We have given this guitar a thorough setup to make sure it is ready to play with low neck relief and fantastic action up and down the neck. Paired with the solid European Spruce top, the exotic Ziricote back and sides are rich in both appearance and tonal quality. This is a fine instrument all around, handmade in Cordoba’s Spanish facility.
The Cordoba Deluxe gigbag pictured is brand new and included! With backpack-style straps, thick padding and neck support inside, it provides great protection and easy transportability to and from gigs.
Specifications
Series: España
Item Number: 03867
MSRP: $2,155 USD
Body Top: Solid European Spruce
Upper Bout Width: 276mm (10 7/8")
Lower Bout Width: 368mm (14 1/2")
Body Depth Upper Bout: 65mm (2.56")
Body Depth Lower Bout: 70mm (2 3/4")
Body Length: 483mm (19")
Overall Length: 972mm (38 1/4")
Soundhole Diameter: 88mm (3 1/2")
Top Bracing Pattern: Fan
Back and Sides Wood: Ziricote
Top Binding: Indian Rosewood
Rosette: All Wood Traditional
Top Purfling Inlay: Ebony and Maple
Side Purfling Inlay: Ebony and Maple
Back Purfling Inlay: Ebony and Maple
Bridge Material: Indian Rosewood
Saddle Material: Bone
Scale Length: 650mm (25 1/2")
Neck Material: Spanish Cedar
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Nut Width: 50mm (2")
Nut Material: Bone
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm Allen Key
Neck Thickness 1st Fret: 21.5mm
Neck Thickness 9th Fret: 25mm
Frets Total: 19
Tuning Machines: Cordoba Premium Gold with Black Buttons
Neck Shape: C Shape
Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Color: Natural (NAT)
Electronics: Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
Tap Plate: Yes
Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
Cordoba Deluxe Gig Bag Included!
thick padding
built-in neck support
backpack-style straps
Shipping
Shipping is FREE via FedEx Ground throughout the contiguous United States!
In nearly all cases, we ship the very NEXT business day after payment is made.
PO Box, APO and FPO addresses require an upgrade to USPS Priority Mail.
International buyers may be charged import duty or tax when the package reaches the destination country.
Returns
Find any issue with the instrument when it arrives? The return is on us.
Shipping damage? Covered.
Hardware issue? Covered.
Item not as described? Covered.
You will be sent a postage-paid return label and receive a refund in full.
Sold by players. For players.
Put your next instrument purchase in the hands of the guys who know!
Josh Ingram has been in the music instrument retail business for over 12 years. He has also worked steadily as a professional touring musician based right here out of Nashville, TN. Though Josh has left the road behind to focus on guitarstobeplayed and his audio rental company [ Nashville Sound Rental ], he still knows a good guitar when he sees one.
Wade Wenrick is the young blood of the guitarstobeplayed team. He is a recent convert to Music City and is still living the dream. You might have to wrestle him to get the guitar out of his hands though! Check him out via his website, YouTube channel or Instagram
[ @wadewenrick ]
Our Process
We hand-pick all of our inventory. Nothing is purchased sight-unseen. We know what it takes to make a guitar gig-worthy and a joy to play, and those criteria drive the choices we make when picking out an instrument for you!
But we don't stop there. We thoroughly check every instrument brought into the shop. Each one receives a full setup as needed, ensuring that it reaches you playing easy and sounding its best. Adjusted truss rod, correct saddle height(s), perfect nut slots, smooth fret ends and no high frets. You get it all!