Developed by Eko, an Italian instrument maker since 1959, the CS-5 belongs to the Studio series, designed to offer excellent value for aspiring musicians. In this 3/4 version, it has a clear goal: to provide a genuine classical learning guitar that is more manageable than a full 4/4 size, while maintaining solid construction and daily playability.
This classical guitar is primarily aimed at beginners, especially children and young teenagers (around 9 to 12 years old) or those transitioning from a 1/2 size to a guitar closer to the standard. With its nylon strings, it is comfortable under the fingers, facilitating early chords, melodies, and right-hand technique. It is perfectly suited for learning in music schools, classical repertoire, songs, and accompaniment.
The CS-5 features a linden top, back, and sides, a tonewood appreciated for its balance and consistent response, ideal for progressing without struggling against the instrument. The result is a clear sound, with precise attack and decent sustain for a study model. The 3/4 size naturally offers a more contained projection than a 4/4, but with significantly better comfort for smaller physiques, improving intonation, posture, and playing consistency.
This pack already includes the essentials: gig bag, tuner, picks, as well as a footrest and a stand. To preserve the guitar and maintain stable playability, adding a spare set of nylon strings (classic format) can be useful, though the choice of gauge (light, normal, or heavy) depends on the desired comfort and the player's age.