Best Classical Guitars – Top 9 Nylon String Guitars

If you’re looking for a high-end classical guitar suitable for professional use but one that won’t break the bank either, the Yamaha NTX700 Cedar Top, Nylon Acoustic in Natural is a great option and one of the best classical guitars available today. You have a Cedar top, Nato back and sides which are incredible tonewoods found on the pro-level guitars of the world. These tonewoods provide a lush, dynamic sound that really brings out the best in each note and offers superior resonance, especially when combined with the rosewood fingerboard and bridge.

The A.R.T. 2 way Pickup System (System61) gives you an accurate an articulate representation of your performance and reproduces the subtleties of your playing when plugged into an amplifier. This is a perfect professional classical guitar for the discerning musicians.

When you need a pro-level, or at the very least and intermediate level classical guitar but at a budget friendly price, the Admira 1908 Malaga is a great choice. We think this is one of the best classical guitars available today for those who want to be able to enjoy a professional sound and an enjoyable playing experience without breaking the bank as the 1908 Malaga makes a great beginner guitar but packs in a quality not often seen in guitars of this price range.

This full-size classical nylon string guitar features a solid cedar top and high quality Sapelli back and sides – a tonewood often found in guitars many times the price. The comfortable Samanguilla neck, and Mongoy fingerboard provide an enjoyable playing experience, which is especially useful when you’re a new learner.

Experienced players will also enjoy the superb resonance and the perfectly constructed neck which is ideal for chords and single note runs. One of the best cheap classical guitars available, that certainly doesn’t suck!

Next up we have the Yamaha CG142S Spruce Top Classical Guitar. This is one of the best classical guitars on offer today thanks to the fact you have a range of quality tonewoods bringing out every nuance of your playing.

The Yamaha CG142S is from the highly respected CG Series and is a nylon stringed classical guitar designed for those who care about playability and quality of sound. you have a Spruce Top with Nato back and sides which offers a similar tonal quality with that of mahogany. this provides a broad mid-range tone that is only magnified by the Spruce top. It's rich and warm, but with that added snap that Spruce provides.

A Rosewood bridge and fingerboard are professional level appointments and the gloss finish will protect your guitar from the rigours of touring and playing shows. One of the best classical guitars for intermediate players or beginners who want something that'll last a lifetime.

 The Alvarez CC7HCEAR Cadiz Concert is a concert-style classical hybrid guitar designed for those who demand more from their acoustic guitars and one of the best classical guitars for professional artists thanks to its focus on projected sound and playability.

The lower bout cutaway design with comfortable armrest has been specifically introduced to the guitar to encourage a more enjoyable playing experience overall – ideal for the performing musicians out there. The Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top, and Dark Walnut back and sides offer the perfect mix of snappy articulation for single lines and lead notes and the warmth required for chords.

The custom bracing system has been hand crafted by the Alvarez luthiers and features 4 varying widths laid out in reference to Jose Ramirez III's asymmetric architecture designs and produces a beautiful voice with clean trebles and strong bass notes. When partnered with the LR Baggs Element pickup and StagePro EQ preamp system – this guitar is a powerhouse of performance ability.

Next up we have the Admira 2163 EVA E Classical Guitar – a handcrafted, professional level classical guitar designed to provide players with incredible tone and expression via quality tonewoods and traditional crafting methods - with a twist. This full-size nylon string guitar utilises a Solid Spruce top with Rosewood binding for articulation and snap which really brings out your lead lines and scales whilst the depth and warmth you need for chords and resonance is handled by the Sycamore back and sides.

Again, the traditional crafting methods employed by Admira really shine thanks to the neck construction. This is potentially one of the most highly developed necks found in classical guitars, offering superior resonance thanks to a selected Honduras Cedar Neck with ebony reinforcement Professional quality appointments such as the six gold plated lyre machine heads provide precise and reliable tuning as well as a nice looking feature.

This is also one of the best classical guitars for the discerning players out there who need access to the upper frets. A smooth and pronounced cutaway allows you complete access to the higher registers. The performing musicians will also appreciate the Fishman Prefix-Pro pre amp which accurately captures the nuances of your playing and the subtle tonal qualities of the nylon string guitar.

The Yamaha NTX900FM Classical Electro Acoustic Guitar is for the absolute professional classical guitar players and those who demand more from their nylon string acoustic.

This electro acoustic classical guitar features a cutaway body shape which provides instant access to the upper frets, allowing you to make complete use of the Rosewood fingerboard. A Solid Engelmann Spruce Top in combination with Flamed Maple Back & Sides and Nato Neck provide all the lush tonal nuances you need for guitar lines to stand out and your chords to ring out rich and warm.

Those who use an amplifier will appreciate the A.R.T. 2-way Pickup System (System61) as it effectively represents the nuances of the tonewood through your amplifier.

Easily one of the best classical acoustic guitars for professionals on this list.

 The Alvarez AC65 Classical in Natural Gloss hails from the coveted range of Alvarez guitars – a world renowned maker of acoustic and classical guitars based in America. In addition to their high-end professional offerings the team at Alvarez craft superb entry-level classical guitars that provide stunning playability and sound quality for the price. Now at just over £300, you might be thinking "this is supposed to be a beginner classical guitar". But trust us when we say the extra investment is totally worth it as the superior tonewoods really make your music stand out.

The combination of Solid Western Red Cedar top and Mahogany back and sides brings a vibrance and rich tonality that is surprising given the modest price tag. We feel the Alvarez AC65 Classical guitar is one of the best classical guitars for beginners and intermediates alike thanks to the traditional Spanish fan system bracing. This bracing system in conjunction with the tonewoods ensures the learning/playing experience is more enjoyable as each note you play rings out true and clear – something which can make all the difference when deciding to continue playing guitar.

High quality, affordable and a great sound – a beautiful acoustic guitar for all to enjoy.

The Alvarez CC7HCEAR Cadiz Concert is a concert-style classical hybrid guitar designed for those who demand more from their acoustic guitars and one of the best classical guitars for professional artists thanks to its focus on projected sound and playability. The lower bout cutaway design with comfortable armrest has been specifically introduced to the guitar to encourage a more enjoyable playing experience overall – ideal for the performing musicians out there.

The Solid A+ Sitka Spruce top, and Dark Walnut back and sides offer the perfect mix of snappy articulation for single lines and lead notes and the warmth required for chords. The custom bracing system has been hand crafted by the Alvarez luthiers and features 4 varying widths laid out in reference to Jose Ramirez III's asymmetric architecture designs and produces a beautiful voice with clean trebles and strong bass notes.

When partnered with the LR Baggs Element pickup and StagePro EQ preamp system – this guitar is a powerhouse of performance ability.

Last but by no means least we have an industry standard and one of the best classical guitars for beginners – the Yamaha C40 II Classical Guitar. This Yamaha Acoustic guitar is often used for beginners learning to play acoustic for the first time as it 1.) sounds great and 2.) actually feels nice when you’re playing it. These two factors are very important when you’re just starting out as the guitar needs to sound good or you’ll get frustrated, and needs to feel nice otherwise you might become disheartened with trying to learn how to place your hand on the frets.

The combination of a Spruce tops, rich Meranti backs and sides and a real Rosewood fingerboard and bridge ensure the guitar is loaded full of quality tonal properties ready to help you achieve your guitar playing goals and sound great while doing so. One of the best classical guitars for beginners and an industry standard.