Best Other Classical Guitars for Intermediate 2026
Perfect other classical guitars for intermediate - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
La Mancha C-Lime-TN-CER
by
La Mancha
Unique Styles
Experimental
Modern Classical
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • May deviate from traditional standards
La Mancha C-Lime-TN-CERClassical Guitartype: Crossover Thin Body with cutawaySize: 4/4Top: Solid German spruceBack and...
⭐
4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616358
$472
#3
⭐
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:...
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 533771
$424
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Cordoba Stage Guitar Traditional CD
by
Cordoba
Custom Features
Unique Styles
Experimental
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Specialized maintenance requirements
Cordoba Stage Guitar Traditional CDThinline Acoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Thinline with ergonomic body shapeBody...
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 582266
$864
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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...
⭐
4.8/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612238
$963
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Furch GNc4-CR w/-VTC a Nylon
by
Furch
Experimental
Unique Styles
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Modern innovations in classical tradition
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
✗ CONS
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Furch GNc4-CR w/LR Baggs EAS-VTCAcoustic Guitar with PickupWith cutawayTop: solid CedarBack and sides: RosewoodMahogany...
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 570414
$2,749
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Cordoba Fusion 12 White Sands
by
Cordoba
Experimental
Unique Styles
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Unique construction and design features
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • Uncertain resale value
Cordoba Fusion 12 White SandsClassical GuitarWith cutawayTop: Solid maple with flamed maple veneerBack and sides:...
⭐
4.4/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 607949
$1,209
#14
⭐
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...
⭐
5.0/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 605772
$791
#15
⭐
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...
⭐
4.5/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577939
$582
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.
