Description

The Cordoba Iberia F7 Paco Flamenco pays tribute to the legendary Paco de Lucía with a refined twist on traditional flamenco construction. Featuring a solid Western Red Cedar top paired with Indian Rosewood back and sides, it delivers a fuller, darker and less biting voice than a typical bright, snappy flamenco guitar, making it a superb choice for players who want warmth and depth without losing percussive clarity. Built in the Spanish tradition with a lightweight body and slightly reduced depth, the F7 Paco feels instantly responsive under the fingers. Fast runs, rasgueado and intricate right-hand techniques all speak clearly, while the fan bracing and cedar top provide a rich, singing sustain that flatters both modern and traditional flamenco styles. Maple binding, a high gloss finish and a clear tap plate complete a classy, stage-ready aesthetic that honours one of flamenco’s greatest innovators. A Tribute to Paco de Lucía The F7 Paco is inspired by several of the iconic instruments that accompanied Paco de Lucía throughout his career. Its tonal balance leans towards the warmer, more lyrical side of flamenco, ideal for expressive solo work, contemporary fusion and players who want a guitar that can move seamlessly from fiery compás to intimate, melodic passages. Warm, Expressive Tonewoods A solid Western Red Cedar top sits at the heart of the F7 Paco, offering a quick, sensitive response and a rounded, vocal midrange. Indian Rosewood back and sides add depth, low-end body and a touch of natural reverb, giving you a more complex, harmonically rich sound than a traditional spruce and cypress flamenco. The result is a guitar that still cuts through in ensemble settings but with a smoother, more forgiving edge. Traditional Spanish Feel Constructed in the flamenco style with a slightly thinner body than a standard classical, the F7 Paco feels light and alive against your body. The 12-fret neck joint and fan bracing pattern enhance resonance and projection, while the comfortable C-shaped mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard make fast passages, intricate chord shapes and extended practice sessions feel natural and effortless. Stage-Ready Flamenco Details From the high gloss polyurethane finish and maple binding to the clear tap plate, every visual detail on the F7 Paco serves both form and function. The tap plate protects the top from aggressive golpes and percussive techniques, while the clean natural finish and tasteful maple accents give the guitar a professional, understated look that suits any performance environment. Key Features Solid Western Red Cedar Top – The solid cedar soundboard responds quickly to a light touch, offering a warm, rounded tone with excellent sensitivity. This makes dynamic nuances in your right-hand technique more audible, perfect for expressive flamenco phrasing and subtle compás variations. Rosewood Back and Sides – Indian Rosewood adds depth, richness and a slightly darker character compared to traditional flamenco woods. You get a fuller low end and lush overtones that suit both traditional palos and more contemporary, harmonically complex playing. Lightweight Flamenco Build – With its slightly thinner body depth and traditional flamenco construction, the F7 Paco feels incredibly responsive and comfortable. The reduced air mass helps notes speak quickly and clearly, ideal for fast picado lines, rasgueado bursts and articulate rhythmic work. Clear Flamenco Tap Plate – A transparent tap plate protects the top from golpes and percussive techniques without hiding the natural beauty of the cedar. You can play with full flamenco attack and confidence, knowing the soundboard is shielded from wear while still looking clean and elegant. SpecificationsBody Build: Flamenco Body Top: Solid Western Red Cedar Back and Sides Wood: Rosewood Colour: Natural (NAT) Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Top Bracing Pattern: Fan Back Binding: Maple Back Centre Strip: Maple Waist Width: 244 mm (9 5/8″) Lower Bout Wi…