{"id":21768,"date":"2023-01-18T14:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=21768"},"modified":"2024-12-04T11:51:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T11:51:07","slug":"which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Classical_vs_acoustic_guitars\" >Classical vs acoustic guitars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#What_should_you_look_out_for\" >What should you look out for?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Strings\" >Strings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Wood\" >Wood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Size\" >Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Can_it_be_amplified\" >Can it be amplified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Price\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#The_best_model_for_you\" >The best model for you<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Yamaha_C40_Classical_Guitar\" >Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Fender_ESC-110_Classical_Guitar_Wide_Neck\" >Fender ESC-110 Classical Guitar, Wide Neck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#34_Classical_Guitar_Sunburst_by_Gear4music\" >3\/4 Classical Guitar, Sunburst, by Gear4music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Junior_12_Classical_Guitar_Blue_by_Gear4music\" >Junior 1\/2 Classical Guitar, Blue, by Gear4music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Thinline_Electro_Classical_Guitar_by_Gear4music\" >Thinline Electro Classical Guitar by Gear4music<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The classic question:\u00a0which <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/acoustic-guitars\/types\/classical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classical guitar<\/a><\/strong> is best for beginner guitarists? In this dainty little article, we&#8217;ll be having a good look at this question. So, if you&#8217;re a beginner and searching for your first model, you&#8217;re in the right place.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Classical vs acoustic guitars&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classical_vs_acoustic_guitars\"><\/span>Classical vs acoustic guitars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just to give you a quick run down &#8211; classical guitars are very much like acoustics, but they have nylon strings instead of metal or metal alloy strings, as well as a particular body shape. This makes them much easier to play and gives them a distinctive, bright tone.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re used for a range of genres, from classical (duh) to flamenco and even jazz! Often, they&#8217;re called Spanish guitars &#8211; which are exactly the same.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-Guitars.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-Guitars&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/guitars?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_guitars&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Guitars Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41670&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What should you look out for?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_look_out_for\"><\/span>What should you look out for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22037 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Deluxe Classical Guitar Pack, Black, by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Looking to lay your fingers on the best classical guitar you can find? There are a few things you should look out for. Here&#8217;s a handy list which you can use as a checklist when you&#8217;re searching for your first model:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strings\"><\/span>Strings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Is what you&#8217;re looking at definitely a nylon-string guitar? This is the most distinctive mark of a classical, so make sure you know what one looks like. Steel-string acoustics sound very different, so if it\u2019s the classical sound you&#8217;re after, you&#8217;ll want to make sure you&#8217;ve got nylon strings at your disposal.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wood\"><\/span>Wood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The wood of any non-electric guitar massively influences its tone, so it&#8217;s important you have the right one. Mahogany, for instance, has rich, warm voicing, whilst a spruce top will often bring out more punch and projection. Here&#8217;s a full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-tonewoods-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to acoustic tonewoods<\/a><\/strong> which you might find useful.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Size\"><\/span>Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Are you a smaller person or buying for your child? Classical guitars come in many sizes, from full to 3\/4 classical guitars and even half-size. Smaller models are much easier to play if you have smaller hands, so they&#8217;re well worth looking at.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_it_be_amplified\"><\/span>Can it be amplified?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22043 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Yamaha CX40 Electro Classical guitar preamp\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Classicals sound great, but they can only reach so far when played acoustically.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a bit more volume and potentially to play live, you&#8217;ll want an electro-acoustic model.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>They say money makes the world go &#8217;round. But it can also make your head spin &#8211; especially when you see a less-than-attractive price tag.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you have cash to burn, there&#8217;s no point in buying a super-expensive guitar.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of affordable classicals out there.<\/p>\n<p>Get one of them first, and make sure you love playing before you invest in a pricier one.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The best model for you&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_model_for_you\"><\/span>The best model for you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s come time to determine which is the best classical guitar for you! So, without further ado, here are some of the contenders:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yamaha_C40_Classical_Guitar\"><\/span>Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22040 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Having been around for a long time, and having proven their mettle over the years, Yamaha classical guitars are often the go-to for both beginners and experienced players alike.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar\/A20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C40<\/a><\/strong> is a high-quality instrument at an affordable price point.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring a meranti body and spruce top, this guitar produces a crisp, mahogany-like warmth with a stronger midrange punch.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar\/A20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fender_ESC-110_Classical_Guitar_Wide_Neck\"><\/span>Fender ESC-110 Classical Guitar, Wide Neck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Everyone knows the name Fender. One of the largest and more popular guitar makers in the world, you can be sure their guitars are up to scratch.<\/p>\n<p>And their classicals are no different, with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-ESC-110-Classical-Guitar-Wide-Neck\/37L4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESC-110<\/a><\/strong> boasting a host of fine features.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find it really easy to play from the off, with its wide neck offering a comfortable grip and feel.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-ESC-110-Classical-Guitar-Wide-Neck\/37L4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender ESC-110 Classical Guitar<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Classical_Guitar_Sunburst_by_Gear4music\"><\/span>3\/4 Classical Guitar, Sunburst, by Gear4music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22041 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A child playing a 3\/4 classical guitar by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Possibly the most wallet-friendly classical guitar out there.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/3-4-Classical-Guitar-Sunburst-by-Gear4music\/1FUH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gear4music guitar<\/a><\/strong> is 3\/4 size, so it&#8217;s perfect for smaller players or those who just want an easier-to-play instrument.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s incredibly popular and has a really satisfying sound courtesy of linden back, sides, and top. This wood is also really light, so literally anyone will be able to handle this beauty.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/3-4-Classical-Guitar-Sunburst-by-Gear4music\/1FUH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3\/4 Classical Guitar, Sunburst, by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Junior_12_Classical_Guitar_Blue_by_Gear4music\"><\/span>Junior 1\/2 Classical Guitar, Blue, by Gear4music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Thought they couldn&#8217;t get smaller? Think again!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re really small, then a half-size classical might be the way to go!<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Junior-1-2-Classical-Guitar-Blue-by-Gear4music\/OZX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Junior 1\/2 Classical<\/a><\/strong> is definitely aimed at smaller kids who are looking to get into guitar early.<\/p>\n<p>Like the 3\/4 size guitar, it&#8217;s made from lightweight linden, and comes at a super affordable price.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Junior-1-2-Classical-Guitar-Blue-by-Gear4music\/OZX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Junior 1\/2 Classical Guitar, Blue, by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thinline_Electro_Classical_Guitar_by_Gear4music\"><\/span>Thinline Electro Classical Guitar by Gear4music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22042 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Thinline Electro Classical Guitar by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you like a sleeker-looking guitar which can be amplified, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music\/ENE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thinline Electro Classical<\/a><\/strong> will do the job perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>It boasts a much shallower body than your regular classical.<\/p>\n<p>This thinline body is a little easier to handle, and sapele back and sides add a lovely striped aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also a cutaway body for easy upper fret access, so you can reach every note.<\/p>\n<p>The preamp and electronics let you connect to an amp.<\/p>\n<p>A built-in tuner and tonal controls then serve as handy extras to further shape and control your sound.<\/p>\n<p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music\/ENE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thinline Electro Classical Guitar by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, which one is the best? All of them! The truth is that the best option for you really comes down to your preferences and what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best things you can do is go into a shop and try different models out yourself. Then you can decide which tonewoods, sizes, and designs you like the most, and go from there.<\/p>\n<p>These Spanish classical guitars are spectacular for beginners, but they&#8217;re just a choice selection. You could also look at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Deluxe-Single-Cutaway-Classical-Acoustic-Guitar-by-Gear4music\/12I1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gear4music Deluxe Single Cutaway<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Deluxe-3-4-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music\/1WSL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deluxe 3\/4<\/a><\/strong>, or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-ESC-105-Educational-Series-Classical-Guitar-Vintage-Natural\/37L1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender ESC-105<\/a><\/strong>, or follow the link below for our whole array of classicals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/acoustic-guitars\/types\/classical&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP CLASSICAL GUITARS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e6ee07a9-4e60-40b4-a547-e1aa0a89644a&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;gcid-a3f0e0c4-68cb-4983-969e-b86a5466020b&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; button_on_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||true|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;13.3vw||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;9px|45px|9px|30px|true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;15px|45px|15px|30px|true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;||height: 44px !important;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-a3f0e0c4-68cb-4983-969e-b86a5466020b%22:%91%22button_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22button_border_color%22,%22button_icon_color%22,%22button_bg_color__hover%22%93}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;width: 258px !important;||height: 55px !important;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_bg_color__hover=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; button_bg_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;width: 258px !important;||height: 55px !important;&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/category\/guitars-bass\/guitar-guides\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;READ MORE GUITAR GUIDES&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e6ee07a9-4e60-40b4-a547-e1aa0a89644a&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;gcid-a3f0e0c4-68cb-4983-969e-b86a5466020b&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; button_on_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||true|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;13.3vw||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;9px|45px|9px|30px|true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;15px|45px|15px|30px|true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;||height: 44px !important;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-a3f0e0c4-68cb-4983-969e-b86a5466020b%22:%91%22button_text_color%22%93,%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22button_border_color%22,%22button_icon_color%22,%22button_bg_color__hover%22%93}&#8221; custom_css_main_element_tablet=&#8221;width: 258px !important;||height: 55px !important;&#8221; custom_css_main_element_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; button_bg_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_bg_color__hover=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; button_bg_enable_color__hover=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_text_color__hover=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_icon_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; button_icon_color__hover=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_css_main_element_phone=&#8221;width: 258px !important;||height: 55px !important;&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just to give you a quick run down &#8211; classical guitars are very much like acoustics, but they have nylon strings instead of metal or metal alloy strings, as well as a particular body shape. This makes them much easier to play and gives them a distinctive, bright tone. They&#8217;re used for a range of genres, from classical (duh) to flamenco and even jazz! Often, they&#8217;re called Spanish guitars &#8211; which are exactly the same.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":22036,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>The classic question:\u00a0which <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/acoustic-guitars\/types\/classical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classical guitar<\/a><\/strong> is best for beginner guitarists? In this dainty little article, we'll be having a good look at this question. So, if you're a beginner and looking for your first model, you're in the right place.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Classical vs acoustic guitars<\/h3><p>Just to give you a quick run down - classical guitars are very much like acoustics, but they have nylon strings instead of metal or metal alloy strings, as well as a particular body shape. This makes them much easier to play and gives them a distinctive, bright tone.<\/p><p>They're used for a range of genres, from classical (duh) to flamenco and even jazz! Often, they're called Spanish guitars - which are exactly the same.<\/p><hr \/><h3>What should you look out for?<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22037 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Deluxe-Classical-Guitar-Pack-Black-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Deluxe Classical Guitar Pack, Black, by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Looking to lay your fingers on the best classical guitar you can find? There are a few things you should look out for. Here's a handy list which you can use as a checklist when you're searching for your first model:<\/p><h4>Strings<\/h4><p>Is what you're looking at definitely a nylon string guitar? This is the most distinctive mark of a classical, so make sure you know what one looks like. Steel-string acoustics sound very different, so if it\u2019s the classical sound you're after, you'll want to make sure you've got nylon strings at your disposal.<\/p><h4>Wood<\/h4><p>The wood of any non-electric guitar massively influences its tone, so it's important you have the right one. Mahogany, for instance, has rich, warm voicing, whilst a spruce top will often bring out more punch and projection. Here's a full <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/acoustic-guitar-tonewoods-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide to acoustic tonewoods<\/a><\/strong> which you might find useful.<\/p><h4>Size<\/h4><p>Are you a smaller person or buying for your child? Classical guitars come in many sizes, from full to 3\/4 classical guitars and even half-size. Smaller models are much easier to play if you have smaller hands, so they're well worth looking at.<\/p><h4>Can it be amplified?<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22043 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-CX40-Electro-Classical-Guitar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"The Yamaha CX40 Electro Classical guitar preamp\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Classicals sound great, but they can only reach so far when played acoustically.<\/p><p>If you're looking for a bit more volume and potentially to play live, you'll want an electro-acoustic model.<\/p><h4>Price<\/h4><p>They say money makes the world go 'round. But it can also make your head spin - especially when you see a less-than-attractive price tag.<\/p><p>Unless you have cash to burn, there's no point in buying a super-expensive guitar.<\/p><p>There are plenty of affordable classicals out there.<\/p><p>Get one of them first, and make sure you love playing before you invest in a pricier one.<\/p><hr \/><h3>The best model for you<\/h3><p>It's come time to determine which is the best classical guitar for you! So, without further ado, here are some of the contenders:<\/p><h4>Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22040 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Having been around for a long time, and having proven their mettle over the years, Yamaha classical guitars are often the go-to for both beginners and experienced players alike.<\/p><p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar\/A20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C40<\/a><\/strong> is a high-quality instrument at an affordable price point.<\/p><p>Featuring a meranti body and spruce top, this guitar produces a crisp, mahogany-like warmth with a stronger midrange punch.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Yamaha-C40-Classical-Guitar\/A20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>Fender ESC-110 Classical Guitar, Wide Neck<\/h4><p>Everyone knows the name Fender. One of the largest and more popular guitar makers in the world, you can be sure their guitars are up to scratch.<\/p><p>And their classicals are no different, with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-ESC-110-Classical-Guitar-Wide-Neck\/37L4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESC-110<\/a><\/strong> boasting a host of fine features.<\/p><p>You'll find it really easy to play from the off, with its wide neck offering a comfortable grip and feel.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-ESC-110-Classical-Guitar-Wide-Neck\/37L4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender ESC-110 Classical Guitar<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>3\/4 Classical Guitar, Sunburst, by Gear4music<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22041 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/34-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A child playing a 3\/4 classical guitar by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Possibly the most wallet-friendly classical guitar out there.<\/p><p>This <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/3-4-Classical-Guitar-Sunburst-by-Gear4music\/1FUH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gear4music guitar<\/a><\/strong> is 3\/4 size, so it's perfect for smaller players or those who just want an easier-to-play instrument.<\/p><p>It's incredibly popular and has a really satisfying sound courtesy of linden back, sides, and top. This wood is also really light, so literally anyone will be able to handle this beauty.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/3-4-Classical-Guitar-Sunburst-by-Gear4music\/1FUH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3\/4 Classical Guitar, Sunburst, by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>Junior 1\/2 Classical Guitar, Blue, by Gear4music<\/h4><p>Thought they couldn't get smaller? Think again!<\/p><p>If you're really small, then a half-size classical might be the way to go!<\/p><p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Junior-1-2-Classical-Guitar-Blue-by-Gear4music\/OZX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Junior 1\/2 Classical<\/a><\/strong> is definitely aimed at smaller kids who are looking to get into guitar early.<\/p><p>Like the 3\/4 size guitar, it's made from lightweight linden, and comes at a super affordable price.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Junior-1-2-Classical-Guitar-Blue-by-Gear4music\/OZX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Junior 1\/2 Classical Guitar, Blue, by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>Thinline Electro Classical Guitar by Gear4music<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22042 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Thinline Electro Classical Guitar by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>If you like a sleeker-looking guitar which can be amplified, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music\/ENE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thinline Electro Classical<\/a><\/strong> will do the job perfectly.<\/p><p>It boasts a much shallower body than your regular classical.<\/p><p>This thinline body is a little easier to handle, and sapele back and sides add a lovely striped aesthetic.<\/p><p>There's also a cutaway body for easy upper fret access, so you can reach every note.<\/p><p>The preamp and electronics let you connect to an amp.<\/p><p>A built-in tuner and tonal controls then serve as handy extras to further shape and control your sound.<\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Thinline-Electro-Classical-Guitar-by-Gear4music\/ENE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thinline Electro Classical Guitar by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>So, which one is the best? All of them! The truth is that the best option for you really comes down to your preferences and what you're looking for. The best thing you can do is go into a shop and try different models out yourself. Then you can decide which tonewoods, sizes, and designs you like the most, and go from there.<\/p><p>These Spanish classical guitars are spectacular for beginners, but they're just a choice selection. You could also look at the <strong style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Deluxe-Single-Cutaway-Classical-Acoustic-Guitar-by-Gear4music\/12I1\">Deluxe Single Cutaway<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\">, <\/span><strong style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-ESC-105-Educational-Series-Classical-Guitar-Vintage-Natural\/37L1\">Fender ESC-105<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\">, or <\/span><strong style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Deluxe-3-4-Classical-Guitar-Natural-by-Gear4music\/1WSL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deluxe 3\/4<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #666666; font-size: 14px;\">, or follow the link below for our whole array of classicals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,105],"tags":[587,160,172,290,107,148],"class_list":["post-21768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-guides","category-guitars-bass","tag-classical-guitar","tag-fender","tag-gear4music","tag-guide","tag-guitars","tag-yamaha"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for the best classical guitar for beginners? You&#039;ll find everything you&#039;re looking for here, including a handy checklist.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Looking for the best classical guitar for beginners? You&#039;ll find everything you&#039;re looking for here, including a handy checklist.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Gear4music Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Gear4music\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/corin.allen.10\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-01-18T14:00:04+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-04T11:51:07+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1330\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"665\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Corin Allen\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@gear4music\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@gear4music\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Corin Allen\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"Article\",\"BlogPosting\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Corin Allen\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/66c66004aaddce136b2f4ff7177e264c\"},\"headline\":\"Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-01-18T14:00:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-04T11:51:07+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1924,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/storage.googleapis.com\\\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Classical Guitar\",\"Fender\",\"Gear4music\",\"Guide\",\"Guitars\",\"Yamaha\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Guides\",\"Guitars &amp; Bass\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/\",\"name\":\"Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/storage.googleapis.com\\\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-01-18T14:00:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-04T11:51:07+00:00\",\"description\":\"Looking for the best classical guitar for beginners? You'll find everything you're looking for here, including a handy checklist.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/storage.googleapis.com\\\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/storage.googleapis.com\\\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\\\/2023\\\/01\\\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg\",\"width\":1330,\"height\":665,\"caption\":\"A classical guitar lying horizontally\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Gear4music Blog\",\"description\":\"News, tips, deals &amp; loads more...\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Gear4music\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/storage.googleapis.com\\\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\\\/2021\\\/12\\\/b75da5e6-blog-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/storage.googleapis.com\\\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\\\/2021\\\/12\\\/b75da5e6-blog-logo.png\",\"width\":600,\"height\":193,\"caption\":\"Gear4music\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/Gear4music\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/gear4music\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/gear4music\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/gear-4-music-limited\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/user\\\/gear4music1\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/66c66004aaddce136b2f4ff7177e264c\",\"name\":\"Corin Allen\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/df28c9050205398f1ff6e118a7b71cc9bd99d277639c97d01fe7ba6db0373a40?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/df28c9050205398f1ff6e118a7b71cc9bd99d277639c97d01fe7ba6db0373a40?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/df28c9050205398f1ff6e118a7b71cc9bd99d277639c97d01fe7ba6db0373a40?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Corin Allen\"},\"description\":\"Corin is a trained content writer with a love for all genres, especially metal \\\\m\\\/. He enjoys long walks through the park and sacrificing goats to the Dark Lord on Saturdays.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/corin.allen.10\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCvVdu16JBL-tDkcBOhGejoQ\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gear4music.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/corinallen\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?","description":"Looking for the best classical guitar for beginners? You'll find everything you're looking for here, including a handy checklist.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?","og_description":"Looking for the best classical guitar for beginners? You'll find everything you're looking for here, including a handy checklist.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/","og_site_name":"Gear4music Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Gear4music","article_author":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/corin.allen.10\/","article_published_time":"2023-01-18T14:00:04+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-12-04T11:51:07+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1330,"height":665,"url":"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Corin Allen","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@gear4music","twitter_site":"@gear4music","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Corin Allen","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":["Article","BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/"},"author":{"name":"Corin Allen","@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/66c66004aaddce136b2f4ff7177e264c"},"headline":"Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?","datePublished":"2023-01-18T14:00:04+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-04T11:51:07+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/"},"wordCount":1924,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg","keywords":["Classical Guitar","Fender","Gear4music","Guide","Guitars","Yamaha"],"articleSection":["Guides","Guitars &amp; Bass"],"inLanguage":"en","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/","url":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/","name":"Which Classical Guitar is Best for Beginners?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg","datePublished":"2023-01-18T14:00:04+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-04T11:51:07+00:00","description":"Looking for the best classical guitar for beginners? You'll find everything you're looking for here, including a handy checklist.","inLanguage":"en","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en","@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Which-classical-guitar-is-best-for-beginners.jpg","width":1330,"height":665,"caption":"A classical guitar lying horizontally"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/","name":"Gear4music Blog","description":"News, tips, deals &amp; loads more...","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Gear4music","url":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en","@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2021\/12\/b75da5e6-blog-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2021\/12\/b75da5e6-blog-logo.png","width":600,"height":193,"caption":"Gear4music"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Gear4music","https:\/\/x.com\/gear4music","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gear4music\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/gear-4-music-limited\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/gear4music1"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/66c66004aaddce136b2f4ff7177e264c","name":"Corin Allen","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/df28c9050205398f1ff6e118a7b71cc9bd99d277639c97d01fe7ba6db0373a40?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/df28c9050205398f1ff6e118a7b71cc9bd99d277639c97d01fe7ba6db0373a40?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/df28c9050205398f1ff6e118a7b71cc9bd99d277639c97d01fe7ba6db0373a40?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Corin Allen"},"description":"Corin is a trained content writer with a love for all genres, especially metal \\m\/. He enjoys long walks through the park and sacrificing goats to the Dark Lord on Saturdays.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/corin.allen.10\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvVdu16JBL-tDkcBOhGejoQ"],"url":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/author\/corinallen\/"}]}},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-08 04:48:28","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21768","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21768"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21768\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41700,"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21768\/revisions\/41700"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21768"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21768"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21768"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}