Best Other Classical Guitars 2026
Top-rated other classical guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
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...
⭐
4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 446105
$362
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Larry Carlton G5N Natural
Alternative Classical
Experimental
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Larry Carlton G5N NaturalAcoustic Guitar with PickupChambered body with piezo pickup and nylon strings for a...
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589254
$604
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Cordoba Stage Limited Ziricote
by
Cordoba
Modern Classical
Custom Features
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Cordoba Stage Limitd ZiricoteClassical Guitar with PickupStyle: Thinline with ergonomic body shapeBody thickness: 40 mm...
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4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612238
$963
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Angel Lopez EC3000CNA
by
Angel Lopez
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
✗ CONS
- • May deviate from traditional standards
- • Limited availability and selection
Angel Lopez EC3000CNAClassical GuitarSolid spruce bodyBolt-on mahogany neckArched fretboard: Composite woodScale: 646...
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4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 331737
$362
#5
⭐
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...
⭐
5.0/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 486313
$1,538
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Cordoba Fusion 12 Rose II
by
Cordoba
Modern Classical
Specialty Applications
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Limited availability and selection
Cordoba Fusion 12 Rose IIAcoustic GuitarCutawayTop: solid spruce with rosewood veneerBack and sides: RosewoodNeck:...
⭐
4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 559022
$934
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
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...
⭐
4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 460970
$714
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Yamaha SLG200N TBK
by
Yamaha
Experimental
Modern Classical
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Uncertain resale value
Yamaha SLG200N TBKSilent Guitar with Nylon StringsBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFrame: Maple / Rosewood (Dalbergia...
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 361839
$901
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Godin ACS KOA Extreme HG
by
Godin
Experimental
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Limited availability and selection
Godin ACS KOA Extreme HGNylon String Acoustic Guitar with PickupTop: Koa2-Ply chambered body: Silverleaf basswoodNeck:...
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4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 535157
$2,969
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Godin G-Tour Nylon Matte Black EQ
by
Godin
Experimental
Specialty Applications
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Limited availability and selection
Godin G-Tour Nylon Matte Black EQAcoustic Guitar with PickupBody: Silver leaf mapleTop: solid cedarNeck: hard rock...
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 554133
$1,920
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Godin Multiac Mundial Kanyon Burst
by
Godin
Unique Styles
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Modern innovations in classical tradition
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Godin Multiac Mundial Kanyon Burst, Acoustic Guitar with PickupVery light instrumentideal for stage musicians or...
⭐
4.8/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 583346
$1,979
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Godin Multiac Mundial Arctik Blue
by
Godin
Modern Classical
Unique Styles
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • May deviate from traditional standards
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
Godin Multiac Mundial Arctik Blue, Acoustic Guitar with PickupVery lightweight instrumentideal for stage musicians or...
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 583345
$1,869
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
