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Best Taylor 4/4 Size Classical Guitars 2025

Premium Taylor 4/4 size classical guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
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
Taylor 314ce-N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Taylor 314ce-N

by Taylor
Flamenco Fingerstyle Bossa Nova
Key Feature:
• Rich, mellow tone character
✓ PROS
  • • Classical playing position comfort
  • • Wide neck for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
  • • Wide neck challenging for small hands
  • • Limited volume compared to steel string

Taylor 314ce-N, Classical GuitarA modern nylon string grand auditorium with cutaway for easy access to the upper frets....

⭐ 4.4/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 396814
$2,639
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Taylor 312ce-N Nylon - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Taylor 312ce-N Nylon

by Taylor
Classical Bossa Nova Fingerstyle
Key Feature:
• Traditional nylon string warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Classical playing position comfort
  • • Traditional nylon string warmth
✗ CONS
  • • Wide neck challenging for small hands
  • • Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Taylor 312ce-N NylonClassical GuitarStyle: Grand Concert with cutawayTop: solid sitka spruceBack and sides: solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485373
$2,419
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Taylor Academy 12e-N LTD Koa/Spruce - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Taylor Academy 12e-N LTD Koa/Spruce

by Taylor
Flamenco Spanish Guitar Classical
Key Feature:
• Perfect for formal study
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, mellow tone character
  • • Traditional nylon string warmth
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for pick playing
  • • Less projection in ensemble

Taylor Academy 12e-N LTD Koa/SpruceClassical Guitar with PickupType: Grand ConcertBack and sides: Grade AA laminated...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 617282
$1,209
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Taylor 214ce-N Spruce/Walnut - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Taylor 214ce-N Spruce/Walnut

by Taylor
Classical Fingerstyle Academic Study
Key Feature:
• Traditional nylon string warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Classical playing position comfort
  • • Rich, mellow tone character
✗ CONS
  • • Less projection in ensemble
  • • Limited volume compared to steel string

Taylor 214ce-N Spruce/Walnut, Classical Guitar with PickupA modern nylon string grand auditorium guitar with cutaway...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 591169
$1,319
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Taylor 112ce-N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Taylor 112ce-N

by Taylor
Spanish Guitar Classical Bossa Nova
Key Feature:
• Rich, mellow tone character
✓ PROS
  • • Wide neck for fingerpicking
  • • Perfect for formal study
✗ CONS
  • • Nylon strings require frequent tuning
  • • Limited volume compared to steel string

Taylor 112ce-NClassical Guitar with PickupConstruction: Grand Concert with cutawayTop: Solid spruceGCC bracingBack and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606421
$919
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Taylor 212ce-N Plus - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Taylor 212ce-N Plus

by Taylor
Classical Fingerstyle Academic Study
Key Feature:
• Rich, mellow tone character
✓ PROS
  • • Wide neck for fingerpicking
  • • Traditional nylon string warmth
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume compared to steel string
  • • Less projection in ensemble

Taylor 212ce-N PlusClassical Guitar with PickupType: Grand Concert with CutawayTop: Solid spruceGCC bracingBack and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606453
$1,418
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Taylor 814ce-N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Taylor 814ce-N

by Taylor
Fingerstyle Classical Bossa Nova
Key Feature:
• Traditional nylon string warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, mellow tone character
  • • Wide neck for fingerpicking
✗ CONS
  • • Nylon strings require frequent tuning
  • • Wide neck challenging for small hands

Taylor 814ce-NAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Auditorium with cutawayTop: solid sitka spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 493927
$3,959
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Taylor Academy Series 12e-N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Taylor Academy Series 12e-N

by Taylor
Fingerstyle Classical Academic Study
Key Feature:
• Traditional nylon string warmth
✓ PROS
  • • Traditional nylon string warmth
  • • Perfect for formal study
✗ CONS
  • • Less projection in ensemble
  • • Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Taylor Academy Series 12e-NAcoustic GuitarStyle: Grand ConcertTop: Lutz sprucesolidAcademy Series bracingBack and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 406445
$846
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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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