Best 4/4 Size Classical Guitars Under $200 2025

Affordable 4/4 size classical guitars under $200 - great value without compromising quality

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

Harley Benton CG200CE-BK Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton CG200CE-BK Bundle

by Harley Benton

Bossa Nova Spanish Guitar Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Classical playing position comfort

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

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

Harley Benton CG200CE-BK Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CG200CE-BK*Classical Guitar*Size:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 538183

$197

Buy at Thomann View Details

Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Academic Study Bossa Nova Flamenco

Key Feature:

• Traditional nylon string warmth

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

• Limited volume compared to steel string
• Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black*Roundback...

⭐ 4.9/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 540026

$164

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RPPC44 Pickers Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Ortega RPPC44 Pickers Pack

by Ortega

Classical Spanish Guitar Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

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

Ortega RPPC44 Pickers PackClassical GuitarTop: SpruceBack and sides: CatalpaNeck: MahoganyFingerboard and bridge:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 581020

$197

Buy at Thomann View Details

La Mancha Rubinito LSM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

La Mancha Rubinito LSM

by La Mancha

Spanish Guitar Fingerstyle Classical

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Traditional nylon string warmth
• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

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

La Mancha Rubinito LSMClassical GuitarSize: 4/4Top: SpruceBack and sides: MahoganyNeck: NatoFretboard: OvangkolScale:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 423298

$175

Buy at Thomann View Details

Yamaha C40 BL Bundle 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha C40 BL Bundle 2

by Yamaha

Spanish Guitar Academic Study Flamenco

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha C40 BL Bundle 2*Bundle offer comprising*, Yamaha C40 BL*Classical Guitar*Top: SpruceBack and sides: MerantiNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 257349

$162

Buy at Thomann View Details

Cordoba Protege C1 Matiz Coral - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Cordoba Protege C1 Matiz Coral

by Cordoba

Academic Study Spanish Guitar Classical

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Limited volume compared to steel string

Cordoba Protege C1 Matiz CoralClassical GuitarTop: SpruceBack and sides: MahoganyFretboardbridge and headstock:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 515400

$164

Buy at Thomann View Details

La Mancha Granito 33-N-MB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

La Mancha Granito 33-N-MB

by La Mancha

Classical Bossa Nova Flamenco

Key Feature:

• Traditional nylon string warmth

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

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

La Mancha Granito 33-N-MBClassical GuitarSize: 4/4Narrow neckMahogany topMahogany back and sidesMahogany neckOvangkol...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 470830

$149

Buy at Thomann View Details

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Black

by Thomann

Fingerstyle Spanish Guitar Classical

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

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

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar BlackClassical Guitar 4/4Size: 4/4Laminated spruce topBottom & Sides: MapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 318436

$131

Buy at Thomann View Details

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Bundle

by Thomann

Bossa Nova Academic Study Classical

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Traditional nylon string warmth
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Limited volume compared to steel string

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar*Classical Guitar*4/4...

⭐ 4.7/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 422961

$149

Buy at Thomann View Details

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Bundle

by Thomann

Classical Bossa Nova Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Limited volume compared to steel string

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar*Classical Guitar*4/4...

⭐ 4.5/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 558180

$142

Buy at Thomann View Details

Yamaha C40 BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Yamaha C40 BL

by Yamaha

Classical Bossa Nova Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Rich, mellow tone character
• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Wide neck challenging for small hands
• Not suitable for pick playing

Yamaha C40 BLClassical GuitarTop: SpruceBack and sides: MerantiNeck: NatoFretboard: RosewoodNut width: 52 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 247286

$142

Buy at Thomann View Details

Yamaha C40M - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha C40M

by Yamaha

Classical Fingerstyle Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Traditional nylon string warmth

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Less projection in ensemble
• Nylon strings require frequent tuning

Yamaha C40MClassical GuitarBeginner's modelTop: SpruceBottom and sides: MerantiNeck: NatoFretboard: Rosewood...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 248589

$131

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RST5MOC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega RST5MOC

by Ortega

Spanish Guitar Bossa Nova Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

• Not suitable for pick playing
• Wide neck challenging for small hands

Ortega RST5MOCClassical GuitarSize: 4/4Student SeriesTop: SpruceBack and sides: CatalpaNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 533618

$178

Buy at Thomann View Details

La Mancha Romero Granito 32-AB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

La Mancha Romero Granito 32-AB

by La Mancha

Classical Fingerstyle Spanish Guitar

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Less projection in ensemble
• Nylon strings require frequent tuning

La Mancha Romero Granito 32-ABClassical Guitar 4/4Top: SpruceBack & sides: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFretboard &...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 448331

$146

Buy at Thomann View Details

Ortega RTECP-1 Ltd Classic Pack - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ortega RTECP-1 Ltd Classic Pack

by Ortega

Classical Fingerstyle Spanish Guitar

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

• Less projection in ensemble
• Limited volume compared to steel string

Ortega RTECP-1 Ltd Classic PackClassical Guitar Complete SetTop: SpruceBack and sides: BasswoodTop and back binding:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 592421

$164

Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

Related Best Lists

POPULAR

Best Single Cut Guitars

Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

POPULAR

Best 4/4 Size Classical Guitars Under $200 2025

Harley Benton CG200CE-BK Bundle

Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black w/Bag

Ortega RPPC44 Pickers Pack

La Mancha Rubinito LSM

Yamaha C40 BL Bundle 2

Cordoba Protege C1 Matiz Coral

La Mancha Granito 33-N-MB

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Black

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Bundle

Thomann Classic 4/4 Guitar Bundle

Yamaha C40 BL

Yamaha C40M

Ortega RST5MOC

La Mancha Romero Granito 32-AB

Ortega RTECP-1 Ltd Classic Pack

How to Choose the Best 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying 4/4 size classical guitars?

How much should I spend on 4/4 size classical guitars?

Are expensive 4/4 size classical guitars worth the investment?

What are the best brands for 4/4 size classical guitars?

Should I buy 4/4 size classical guitars online or in-store?

Related Best Lists

Best ST Style Guitars

Best Humbucker Pickups

Best Distortion Pedals

Best Single Cut Guitars

Best Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars

Best 4-String Basses

Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies

Analytics Cookies

Functional Cookies

Marketing Cookies