Best Ibanez 4/4 Size Classical Guitars 2025

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Last updated: November 12, 2025 • Next update: November 19, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Flamenco For Bossa Nova For Spanish Guitar For Fingerstyle For Academic Study

BRANDS: Ortega Alhambra Yamaha Cordoba Höfner La Mancha Hanika Manuel Rodriguez Thomann Harley Benton Ibanez Ramirez Takamine Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Taylor Furch Juan Hernandez Amalio Burguet Gewa Fender

Ibanez GA35TCE-DVS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez GA35TCE-DVS

by Ibanez

Classical Flamenco Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

• Less projection in ensemble
• Wide neck challenging for small hands

Ibanez GA35TCE-DVSAcoustic GuitarStyle: Thinline with cutawayTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleBody dimensions: 492 x...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 406279

$391

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Ibanez FRH10N-BSF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez FRH10N-BSF

by Ibanez

Flamenco Bossa Nova Spanish Guitar

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Rich, mellow tone character
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

• Less projection in ensemble
• Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Ibanez FRH10N-BSFClassical Guitar with PickupConstruction: FRHTop: solid Sitka spruceBody: SapeleBody back: SapeleWith...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 557422

$549

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Ibanez FRH10N-RGF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez FRH10N-RGF

by Ibanez

Flamenco Academic Study Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for pick playing
• Limited volume compared to steel string

Ibanez FRH10N-RGFAcoustic Guitar with PickupFRH seriesTop: Solid Sitka SpruceBack and sides: SapeleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 581606

$549

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Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPN

by Ibanez

Classical Academic Study Flamenco

Key Feature:

• Traditional nylon string warmth

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Less projection in ensemble

Ibanez GA5MHTCE-OPNClassical GuitarThinline ModelTop: SapeleBack and sides: SapeleNeck: OkoumeFingerboard and bridge:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 576898

$329

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Ibanez AEG50N-BKH Nylon - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez AEG50N-BKH Nylon

by Ibanez

Classical Bossa Nova Spanish Guitar

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for pick playing
• Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Ibanez AEG50N-BKH NylonClassical Guitar with PickupBuild: AEG with cutawayTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 481457

$312

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Ibanez GA5FMTCE-OB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez GA5FMTCE-OB

by Ibanez

Academic Study Fingerstyle Classical

Key Feature:

• Traditional nylon string warmth

✓ PROS

• Rich, mellow tone character
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for pick playing
• Limited volume compared to steel string

Ibanez GA5FMTCE-OBClassical Guitar with PickupType: Thinline Cutaway ClassicalBody: SapeleTop: Flamed mapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 594009

$282

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Ibanez FRH10N-IBF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez FRH10N-IBF

by Ibanez

Fingerstyle Classical Spanish Guitar

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Traditional nylon string warmth
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Limited volume compared to steel string
• Wide neck challenging for small hands

Ibanez FRH10N-IBFAcoustic Guitar with PickupFRH seriesTop: Solid Sitka SpruceBack and sides: SapeleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 581607

$538

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Ibanez Signature Tim Henson TOD10N - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez Signature Tim Henson TOD10N

by Ibanez

Flamenco Fingerstyle Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Traditional nylon string warmth

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for pick playing
• Less projection in ensemble

Ibanez Signature Tim Henson TOD10NClassical Guitar with PickupTim Henson (Polyphia) Signature ModelType: FRH with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 553424

$714

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Ibanez AEG74N-MHS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez AEG74N-MHS

by Ibanez

Classical Bossa Nova Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

• Less projection in ensemble
• Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Ibanez AEG74N-MHSAcoustic Guitar with PickupWith cutawayTop: SapeleBack and Sides: BocoteNeck: NyatohFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 575495

$472

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Ibanez FRH10N-NTF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez FRH10N-NTF

by Ibanez

Academic Study Bossa Nova Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Rich, mellow tone character
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Wide neck challenging for small hands

Ibanez FRH10N-NTFClassical Guitar with PickupConstruction: FRHTop: solid Sitka spruceBody: SapeleBody back: SapeleWith...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 557425

$571

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Ibanez GA3ECE-OAM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez GA3ECE-OAM

by Ibanez

Fingerstyle Spanish Guitar Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Classical playing position comfort

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Limited volume compared to steel string
• Not suitable for pick playing

Ibanez GA3ECE-OAMClassical Guitar with PickupSize: 4/4Type: CutawayTop: SpruceBack and sides: MerantiNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 588931

$197

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Ibanez GA3-OAM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Ibanez GA3-OAM

by Ibanez

Academic Study Fingerstyle Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for pick playing
• Less projection in ensemble

Ibanez GA3-OAMAcoustic GuitarSize: 4/4Top: SpruceBack and sides: MerantiNeck: MerantiNeck-body transition:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 588922

$131

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Ibanez GA5TCE-AM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez GA5TCE-AM

by Ibanez

Classical Academic Study Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Traditional nylon string warmth

✓ PROS

• Rich, mellow tone character
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Wide neck challenging for small hands

Ibanez GA5TCE-AMClassical GuitarType: ThinlineSpruce topSapele back and sidesOkoume neckFretboard and bridge: Purple...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 323170

$262

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Ibanez AEG50N-NT Nylon - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez AEG50N-NT Nylon

by Ibanez

Flamenco Academic Study Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Classical playing position comfort

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for pick playing
• Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Ibanez AEG50N-NT NylonClassical Guitar with PickupBuild: AEG with cutawayTop: SpruceBack and sides: SapeleNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 481458

$327

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Ibanez GA5MHTCE-WK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez GA5MHTCE-WK

by Ibanez

Spanish Guitar Flamenco Classical

Key Feature:

• Classical playing position comfort

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for pick playing
• Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Ibanez GA5MHTCE-WKClassical GuitarThinline ModelTop: SapeleBack and sides: SapeleNeck: OkoumeFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 576903

$296

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How to Choose the Best 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced 4/4 size classical guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Ibanez AEG74N-MHS

Ibanez FRH10N-NTF

Ibanez GA3ECE-OAM

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Ibanez AEG50N-NT Nylon

Ibanez GA5MHTCE-WK

How to Choose the Best 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

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Frequently Asked Questions

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