Best Other Classical Guitars 2026
Top-rated other classical guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus BK w/Case
Alternative Classical
Specialty Applications
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus BK w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus...
⭐
4.9/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 606606
$567
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Lakewood M-32 CP Crossover 2024
by
Lakewood
Experimental
Alternative Classical
Modern Classical
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Lakewood M-32 CP Crossover 2024Classical Guitar with PickupStyle: Grand Concert Crossover with cutawayTop wood: AAA...
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4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 591641
$3,299
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Thomann Classica Fusion 7 Strin Bundle
by
Thomann
Alternative Classical
Custom Features
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Limited availability and selection
Thomann Classica Fusion 7 Strin Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Thomann Classica Fusion 7 String*7-String Concert...
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4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547778
$402
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon
Modern Classical
Custom Features
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Harley Benton Custom Line Nashville Nylon NTSolid Body Acoustic Guitar with PickupWith nylon stringsTop: SpruceBody:...
⭐
4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 306801
$329
#7
⭐
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...
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5.0/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563258
$769
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Ortega RGLE18ACA
by
Ortega
Unique Styles
Custom Features
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Modern innovations in classical tradition
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
Ortega RGLE18ACAClassical Guitar with PickupSize: GuitarleleTop: Solid AcaciaBack and sides: AcaciaNeck:...
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 533771
$424
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Nylon - Mahogany
Alternative Classical
Custom Features
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Limited availability and selection
Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light Nylon - MahoganyAcoustic Travel GuitarTotal length: 711 mmNeck-through-body made of East...
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4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 474979
$362
#10
⭐
4.7/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Godin ACS Nylon
by
Godin
Unique Styles
Custom Features
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Limited availability and selection
Godin ACS NylonNylon Concert / E-GuitarBody: MapleTop: Solid cedarNeck: MahoganyFretboard: Richlite22 FretsNut:...
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4.7/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 165165
$2,444
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Natural
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon NaturalSolid-Body Acoustic Guitar with PickupTop: SpruceBody: MahoganyNeck:...
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4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 615431
$329
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Custom Line Nashville Bundle
Alternative Classical
Specialty Applications
Modern Classical
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • May deviate from traditional standards
- • Limited availability and selection
Harley Benton Custom Line Nashville Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Nashville Nylon*Solid Body Acoustic...
⭐
4.6/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 538158
$361
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Hanika 7-Pro
by
Hanika
Alternative Classical
Modern Classical
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Hanika 7-Pro7-String Classical GuitarTop: Solid spruceSymmetrical 7 Torres bracingBack and sides: Solid rosewoodNeck:...
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4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 572164
$2,199
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Cordoba Stage Guitar Black Burst
by
Cordoba
Alternative Classical
Unique Styles
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Cordoba Stage Guitar Black BurstClassical guitar with pickupStyle: Thinline with ergonomic body shapeBody thickness: 40...
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 585265
$813
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Larry Carlton G5N Tobacco Sunburst
Unique Styles
Custom Features
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Modern innovations in classical tradition
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • May deviate from traditional standards
- • Limited availability and selection
Larry Carlton G5N Tobacco SunburstAcoustic Guitar with PickupChambered body with piezo pickup and nylon strings for a...
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589252
$604
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.
