Best Other Classical Guitars 2026
Top-rated other classical guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026
#1
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4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus BK w/Bag
Modern Classical
Specialty Applications
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • Limited availability and selection
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus BK w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus...
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606605
$461
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Journey Instruments OC520
Modern Classical
Experimental
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Uncertain resale value
Journey Instruments OC520Travel Concert Guitar with PickupSize: 4/4Stylised 00 body shapePatented detachable neck...
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4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 460970
$714
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Nylon Natural
Modern Classical
Experimental
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Modern innovations in classical tradition
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Traveler Guitar Ultra Light Nylon NaturalTravel Acoustic GuitarBody: East American mapleNeck-thru-body: East American...
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4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 446105
$362
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus Black
Modern Classical
Alternative Classical
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus BlackClassical Guitar with PickupStyle: Slim Body with single cutaway and side port...
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4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 580757
$439
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Cordoba Stage Guitar Edge Burst w/Bag
by
Cordoba
Experimental
Custom Features
Modern Classical
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Cordoba Stage Guitar Edge Burst w/BagClassical GuitarType: ThinlineErgonomic body shapeChambered body: carved solid...
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4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546126
$769
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Cordoba GK Studio Negra Wine Red
by
Cordoba
Experimental
Specialty Applications
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Modern innovations in classical tradition
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
Cordoba GK Studio Negra Wine RedClassical Guitar with PickupWith cutawayNarrower bodyneck and saddle than a traditional...
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559251
$527
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
La Mancha Opalo SX-FEN
by
La Mancha
Unique Styles
Experimental
Modern Classical
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
La Mancha Opalo SX-FENClassical Guitar with PickupSize: 4/4With Florentine cutawaySmall neckTop: Solid German...
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4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 492336
$505
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Cordoba Stage Guitar Natural Amber w/B
by
Cordoba
Custom Features
Unique Styles
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Cordoba Stage Guitar Natural Amber w/BThinline Acoustic Guitar with PickupErgonomic body shapeChambered body: solid...
⭐
5.0/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563258
$769
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Godin Multiac Grand Concert Deluxe
by
Godin
Custom Features
Modern Classical
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Uncertain resale value
Godin Multiac Grand Concert DeluxeClassical / Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Solid cedarNeck: MahoganyFretboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 505778
$2,969
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Journey Instruments OC660M BK
Experimental
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • Limited availability and selection
Journey Instruments OC660M BKTravel Classical Guitar with PickupStylised 00 body shape with cutawayPatented detachable...
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5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 486313
$1,538
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha SLG200N CRB
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Modern Classical
Key Feature:
• Modern innovations in classical tradition
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • Uncertain resale value
Yamaha SLG200N CRBSilent Guitar with Nylon StringsBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFrame: RosewoodFretboard & Bridge:...
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483803
$842
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann Classica Fusion 8 Strin Bundle
by
Thomann
Specialty Applications
Modern Classical
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Thomann Classica Fusion 8 Strin Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann Classica Fusion 8 String*8-String Concert...
⭐
4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547780
$424
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Lakewood A-36 CP Crossover
by
Lakewood
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Uncertain resale value
Lakewood A-36 CP Crossover 2024Classical Guitar with PickupSize: 4/4Style: Auditorium with cutawayBack and sides: Solid...
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 536397
$2,749
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Cordoba Fusion 12 Cinnamon Burst
by
Cordoba
Experimental
Specialty Applications
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Cordoba Fusion 12 Cinnamon BurstClassical GuitarWith cutawayTop: Solid spruce with flamed okoume veneerBack and sides:...
⭐
4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 607945
$1,154
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Yamaha SLG200N NA
by
Yamaha
Custom Features
Alternative Classical
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • Uncertain resale value
Yamaha SLG200N NASilent Guitar with Nylon StringsBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFrame: Maple / Rosewood (Dalbergia...
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 361837
$800
How to Choose the Best Other 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 other 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.
