Best Other Classical Guitars Under $500 2026
Affordable other classical guitars under $500 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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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...
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4.6/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 538158
$361
#2
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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
#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...
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4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 547778
$402
#4
⭐
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...
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4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606605
$461
#5
⭐
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...
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4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 446105
$362
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus Black
Modern Classical
Alternative Classical
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Unique construction and design features
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • May deviate from traditional standards
Harley Benton Nashville Nylon Plus BlackClassical Guitar with PickupStyle: Slim Body with single cutaway and side port...
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4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 580757
$439
#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
(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
#10
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4.4/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Thomann Classica Fusion 8 String
by
Thomann
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
Thomann Classica Fusion 8 String8-String Concert GuitarTop: solid Engelmann spruceAPC System Mix Torres BracingBack and...
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4.4/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 420486
$406
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Cordoba Mini II EB-CE Natural
by
Cordoba
Experimental
Modern Classical
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Modern innovations in classical tradition
✓ PROS
- • Creative expression possibilities
- • Distinctive tonal characteristics
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
Cordoba Mini II EB-CE NaturalClassical Traveller Guitar with PickupTop: solid spruceBack and sides: striped ebonyNeck:...
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4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 449636
$307
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Ortega RQ39E Requinto
by
Ortega
Experimental
Custom Features
Unique Styles
Key Feature:
• Creative expression possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
- • Creative expression possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Uncertain resale value
- • Not suitable for all classical styles
Ortega RQ39E RequintoRequino Classical Guitar with PickupWith cutawayTop: Solid cedarBack and Sides: SapeleNeck:...
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4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 510610
$329
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
La Mancha C-Lime-TN-R
by
La Mancha
Experimental
Specialty Applications
Alternative Classical
Key Feature:
• Distinctive tonal characteristics
✓ PROS
- • Modern innovations in classical tradition
- • Unique construction and design features
✗ CONS
- • Limited availability and selection
- • May deviate from traditional standards
La Mancha C-Lime-TN-RClassical GuitarType: Crossover Thin BodySize: 4/4Top: Solid German spruceBack and Sides:...
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4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 616354
$329
#14
⭐
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:...
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4.7/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528086
$362
#15
⭐
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...
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4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616358
$472
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.
