Best Other Classical Guitars for Experimental 2026
Perfect other classical guitars for experimental - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Custom Line Nashville Bundle
Custom Features
Modern Classical
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Harley Benton Custom Line Nashville Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Nashville Nylon*Solid Body Acoustic...
⭐
4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 538129
$350
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Ovation Celebrity Elite CE44C-4A-G
by
Ovation
Specialty Applications
Modern Classical
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Ovation Celebrity Elite CE44C-4A-GClassical GuitarElectro-acoustic stage guitar with nylon strings and...
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 516174
$549
#3
⭐
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...
⭐
4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547778
$402
#4
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547780
$424
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Hanika 8-Pro
by
Hanika
Alternative Classical
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
Hanika 8-Pro8-String Classical GuitarTop: Solid SpruceSymmetrical 7 Torres bracingBack and sides: Solid rosewoodNeck:...
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4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 572168
$2,419
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kala KA-GTR-MTN-E Thinline Nylon
by
Kala
Alternative Classical
Specialty Applications
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
Kala KA-GTR-MTN-E Thinline NylonClassical Guitar with PickupStyle: Thinline with cutawayTop: solid mahoganyBack and...
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4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577939
$582
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS24C-5-G
by
Ovation
Experimental
Modern Classical
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS24C-5-GClassical guitar with pickupWith cutawayTop: Solid cedarBody: Mid-Depth...
⭐
4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 515547
$516
#8
⭐
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:...
⭐
4.9/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 572164
$2,199
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Ortega RCE159RW-8
by
Ortega
Experimental
Modern Classical
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Ortega RCE159RW-88-String Classical Guitar with PickupSize: 4/4With cutawayBack and sides: RosewoodTop: solid...
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 605778
$791
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Ortega RCE158RW-8
by
Ortega
Modern Classical
Specialty Applications
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • Uncertain resale value
Ortega RCE158RW-88-String Classical Guitar with PickupSize: 4/4With cutawayBack and sides: RosewoodTop: solid...
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5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605772
$791
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Angel Lopez EC3000 Maho N
by
Angel Lopez
Unique Styles
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
- • Alternative approaches to classical guitar
✗ CONS
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Angel Lopez EC3000 Maho NAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: solid spruce bodyTop: Mahogany veneerBolt-on neck:...
⭐
4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528086
$362
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Ortega RQ39 Requinto
by
Ortega
Custom Features
Alternative Classical
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • May deviate from traditional standards
- • Uncertain resale value
Ortega RQ39 RequintoRequino Classical GuitarWith cutawayTop: Solid cedarBack and sides: SapeleNeck: OkoumeFretboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 510609
$274
#15
⭐
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
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.
