Best Yamaha 4/4 Size Classical Guitars 2025

Premium Yamaha 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

Yamaha CGX 122 MC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha CGX 122 MC

by Yamaha

Flamenco Fingerstyle Classical

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Less projection in ensemble

Yamaha CGX 122 MCClassical Guitar with PickupSize: 4/4Traditional body shapeTop: solid cedarBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 552428

$428

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Yamaha CG192C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha CG192C

by Yamaha

Spanish Guitar Fingerstyle Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha CG192CClassical GuitarTop: Solid cedarBottom and sides: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)Neck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 245544

$703

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Yamaha NCX1C NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha NCX1C NAT

by Yamaha

Spanish Guitar Bossa Nova Flamenco

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha NCX1C NATClassical Guitar with PickupBuild: With cutawayTop: Solid red cedarBack & sides: NatoNeck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 483241

$548

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Yamaha NCX1 NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Yamaha NCX1 NAT

by Yamaha

Academic Study Fingerstyle Flamenco

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha NCX1 NATClassical Guitar with PickupBuild: With cutawayTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack & sides: NatoNeck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 483234

$494

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Yamaha CG142S BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha CG142S BL

by Yamaha

Academic Study Spanish Guitar Bossa Nova

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

Yamaha CG142S BLClassical GuitarSolid Engelmann spruce topBottom and sides: NatoNeck: NatoFretboard: Rosewood...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 302552

$428

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Yamaha CG122MC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha CG122MC

by Yamaha

Fingerstyle Spanish Guitar Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Traditional nylon string warmth
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha CG122MCClassical GuitarSolid cedar topBottom and sides: NatoNeck natoFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia...

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 245534

$326

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Yamaha CG142C - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Yamaha CG142C

by Yamaha

Spanish Guitar Classical Fingerstyle

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha CG142CClassical GuitarSolid cedar topBack and sides: NatoNeck: NatoFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 245535

$384

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Yamaha NTX1NT NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Yamaha NTX1NT NAT

by Yamaha

Bossa Nova Spanish Guitar Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Perfect for formal study
• Rich, mellow tone character

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Less projection in ensemble

Yamaha NTX1NT NATClassical Guitar with PickupBuild: With cutawayTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack & sides: NatoNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 483256

$494

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Yamaha CGX 122 MS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha CGX 122 MS

by Yamaha

Academic Study Fingerstyle Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Classical playing position comfort

✓ PROS

• Wide neck for fingerpicking
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha CGX 122 MSClassical Guitar with PickupSize: 4/4Traditional body shapeTop: solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 552422

$384

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Yamaha NCX3 NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha NCX3 NAT

by Yamaha

Classical Flamenco Spanish Guitar

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Rich, mellow tone character
• Wide neck for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Nylon strings require frequent tuning
• Less projection in ensemble

Yamaha NCX3 NATClassical Guitar with PickupBuild: With cutawayTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack and sides: Solid walnutNeck:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 483223

$1,132

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Yamaha NCX5 NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha NCX5 NAT

by Yamaha

Classical Flamenco Spanish Guitar

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Traditional nylon string warmth
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha NCX5 NATClassical guitar with pickupStyle: With cutawayTop: Solid European spruceBack & sides: Solid...

⭐ 4.9/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 483208

$2,089

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Yamaha CG192S - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha CG192S

by Yamaha

Bossa Nova Spanish Guitar Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Classical playing position comfort
• Perfect for formal study

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha CG192SClassical GuitarTop: Solid spruceBack & Sides: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)Neck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 245543

$703

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Yamaha NTX1BL Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha NTX1BL Black

by Yamaha

Flamenco Fingerstyle Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Rich, mellow tone character

✓ PROS

• Traditional nylon string warmth
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha NTX1BL BlackClassical Guitar with PickupBuild: With cutawayTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack & sides: NatoNeck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 483258

$459

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Yamaha NTX3NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Yamaha NTX3NT

by Yamaha

Flamenco Spanish Guitar Academic Study

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Rich, mellow tone character
• Classical playing position comfort

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha NTX3NTClassical Guitar with PickupBuild: With cutawayTop: Solid Sitka spruceBack and sides: Solid walnutNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 483253

$1,099

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Yamaha NCX3C NAT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Yamaha NCX3C NAT

by Yamaha

Fingerstyle Classical Bossa Nova

Key Feature:

• Perfect for formal study

✓ PROS

• Rich, mellow tone character
• Traditional nylon string warmth

✗ CONS

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

Yamaha NCX3C NATClassical Guitar with PickupStyle: CutawayTop: Solid red cedarBack and sides: Solid walnutNeck: African...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 483227

$1,099

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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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Yamaha NCX5 NAT

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Yamaha NCX3C NAT

How to Choose the Best 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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