The Cordoba Protege C1M is a classical guitar designed for beginning players, featuring a natural finish and full-size 4/4 body construction. This instrument combines traditional aesthetics with practical design elements focused on player comfort and ease of use. The top is crafted from laminated spruce wood, while the back and sides utilize laminated mahogany, creating a balanced tonal character that performs exceptionally well for a laminated construction guitar. The guitar features a matte silk finish polyurethane coating that enhances durability while maintaining a traditional appearance. The soundhole measures 84 mm in diameter, contributing to the instrument's acoustic projection. The neck is constructed from mahogany with a C-shaped profile and silk finish polyurethane coating, providing comfortable handling for extended playing sessions. The scale length measures 650 mm (25.5 inches) with a nut width of 52 mm, accommodating proper finger positioning for classical technique. The fingerboard is made from pau ferro wood with 19 frets, while the bridge also utilizes pau ferro construction with a composite saddle for optimal string vibration transfer. Hardware includes gold-plated Cordoba tuning machines with mother-of-pearl buttons that combine functional reliability with decorative appeal. The binding features black ABS material, and the rosette incorporates traditional decorative elements. The guitar comes equipped with Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ strings, providing responsive playability and consistent tone. With an overall length of 997 mm, this instrument offers a balanced size suitable for various players while maintaining proper classical guitar proportions. The combination of quality materials and thoughtful construction makes this guitar a reliable choice for developing proper technique and musical expression.