Best Other Classical Guitars for Modern Classical 2026
Perfect other classical guitars for modern-classical - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 554133
$1,920
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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:...
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 615431
$329
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
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
#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
⭐
4.5/5
(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:...
⭐
4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 572168
$2,419
#15
⭐
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
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.
