The Best Nylon-String Guitars 2025

1. CLSSCL GUTR/NYLON STRNG

The eMedia Teach Yourself Classical Guitar Pack comes with a quality 39 in. full-size nylon-string acoustic guitar with a spruce top, a rosewood fingerboard and a full, warm sound youll be able to enjoy for years to come. A gig bag, guitar strap, pick and an extra set of strings are included along with the instructional CD-ROM and DVD.What makes this pack so valuable is that it comes with a complete learning solution for young and old. eMedia Guitar Method v5 is the latest version of the world's best-selling beginning guitar CD-ROM! 182 comprehensive full-screen lessons cover everything from the basics to chord strumming, playing melodies and fingerpicking. New interactive feedback on melodies and interactive quizzes help make learning tablature and music notation easy. The method covers folk, blues, classical and rock styles, including a modern rock chapter with various strumming styles, movable power chords and power chord riffs. Lessons include over 50 large-format videos from instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D., with split-screens and close-ups of both hands.Learning guitar is made fun with over 70 songs, including famous hits from artists such as Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead and Steve Miller. Songs are recorded live and have multitrack full band accompaniment. As the songs play, an animated fretboard guides you through the fingerings, and MIDI tracks allow you to slow down and loop parts of the music for practice. This latest version offers fully scalable lesson screens with an option for full-screen video and interactive feedback for melodies. The Note Tracker shows you what note youre playing and Instant Feedback tracks your progress through the melody as you play. eMedia Guitar Method v5 is the ultimate way to learn how to play guitar! Brown box packaging Full-size, Sequoia, nylon-string, classical guitar with spruce top, rosewood fingerboard & a warm, natural sound A durable, nylon gig bag with straps & pocket Award-winning eMedia Guitar Method CD-ROM Teaches how to read tablature & standard music notation Interactive feedback Over 180 easy-to-follow lessons Over 50 videos & interactive lessons Includes Essential Acoustic Guitar DVD, pick & strap

Brown box packaging Full-size, Sequoia, nylon-string, classical guitar with spruce top, rosewood fingerboard & a warm, natural sound A durable, nylon gig bag with straps & pocket Award-winning eMedia Guitar Method CD-ROM Teaches how to read tablature & standard music notation Interactive feedback Over 180 easy-to-follow lessons Over 50 videos & interactive lessons Includes Essential Acoustic Guitar DVD, pick & strap

2. Catala CC-1 Student Classical Guitar

From its classic peghead shape to its exquisitely designed body outline, you can tell that the affordable Catala CC-1 was inspired by the finest Spanish designs! The delicate fan-strutting of the top is in the best Spanish tradition and contributes to the strong and pleasing tone of this fine instrument. For an amazingly low, Entry-Level price you get a well shaped, easy playing neck of solid mahogany, a resonant all birch body, edged in black and a set of sturdy, accurate tuning machines; a requirement for the beginning student! All Catala guitars are built on the best patterns, with quality and value designed in, at the lowest price!

Features: Birch top with traditional fan bracing for a true, refined sound Slotted peghead, Spanish style body and rosette give authentic beauty and classic tone Slim mahogany neck offers fast, easy action and inherently long-lasting stability Precise Nickel-Plated 14:1 machine heads tune easily and keep you in tune

3. Spectrum 39 Guitar

Spectrum 39 Guitar, 4/4-size, Rosewood Fingerboard, 19 Fret(s)

Spectrum 39 Guitar Finishing: Glossy Finishing: Glossy Number of Frets: 19 Machine Heads: Pearloid Number of Frets: 19 Machine Heads: Pearloid Bridge Saddle Type: Rosewood Playing Grip: Right Handed Product Color: Spanish Yellow Fingerboard Type: Rosewood

4. Hohner HC06 Classical Nylon String Acoustic Guitar Natural

Hohner student guitars are a prefered choice for music educators and students worldwide. The HC06 is crafted with a spruce top and catalpa back and sides. The full 25-1/2" scale is designed and recommended for players 13 to adult. Light gauge nylon strings and a comfortable neck profile provides easier playability. Hohner meticulously developed a new manufacturing system known as the A+ Advantage. It is standard on all Hohner Student instruments. It improves many details of the guitar's performance. Properly cured wood and correct grain direction is crucial to make more stable, reliable guitars. They are equipped with specially designed neck blocks enhancing tone and projection. Fret size / installation techniques improve tactile performance and intonation. Neck angles optimized for maximum playability. Gluing processes redesigned for tight solid seals - no glue gaps or weaknesses. Bridge installation improved for string vibrational transfer to the top for sustain and rich tone. Internal braces strategically altered to maximize tonal vibration. The Hohner A+ Advantage system has 35+ improvements. Resulting guitars have increased quality, volume, playability, tone, sustain and instrument life. Only Hohner student guitars can claim the attributes of the A+ Advantage system.

Hohner student guitars are a prefered choice for music educators and students worldwide The HC06 is crafted with a spruce top and catalpa back and sides The full 25-1/2" scale is designed and recommended for players 13 to adult Light gauge nylon strings and a comfortable neck profile provides easier playability Hohner meticulously developed a new manufacturing system known as the A+ Advantage It is standard on all Hohner Student instruments It improves many details of the guitar's

5. Gitane DG-560 Nylon String Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Gitane has created a style of guitar that combines the best elements of Classical, Flamenco and Gypsy Jazz. The DG-560 is as light as a feather and responds to the most delicate touch whether played in the traditional finger-style or with a flat-pick in the Gypsy tradition. The slim, well-proportioned neck is made of genuine, solid cypress—known for its lightness, strength and stability. It is designed for nylon strings and features a solid ebony extension fingerboard with a full 24 frets on the treble side. The top is made of extremely rare, solid Port Orford cedar with delicate fan bracing in the tradition of Spanish masters. The redesigned solid ebony bridge with split bone saddle assures perfect intonation every time. The back and sides are of cypress—a traditional wood used on Spanish Classical and Flamenco guitars for the last 200 years. It lends a true Flamenco flavor to the tone and appearance of the DG-560.

Features: Select Solid Spruce top with Rosewood Back and Sides: Body is bound in solid ebony with maple/walnut/maple purfling on top and back Bound Mahogany neck with a 21-fret fingerboard of genuine ebony, marked with pearl position dots Genuine bone nut with traditional "zero" fret Dovetail neck/body joint

6. Prudencio Saez PS-1-C Classical Guitar

Since 1963, in Valencia, Spain, Prudencio Saez has been handcrafting the finest Spanish Classical guitars by the old, traditional methods. The Prudencio Saez PS-1-C features a solid top of close-grained cedar and back and sides of sapele. Light and strong fan bracing of the top, in the exclusive Prudencio Saez pattern, ensures a resonant tone and easy response. The slim, well-proportioned neck is of solid mahogany. Tasteful wood purfling borders the top and back and the soundhole rosette is an intricate, multi-colored wood mosaic in the best Spanish tradition. The fingerboard is Indian rosewood and the bridge is polished rosewood. Tuning machines are nickel-plated and the entire guitar is finished is a lovely natural matte finish. All the best features that define a quality Spanish guitar are here in a stylish and affordable package!

Features: Since 1963, in Valencia, Spain, Prudencio Saez has been handcrafting the finest Spanish Classical guitars by the old, traditional methods The Prudencio Saez PS-1-C features a solid top of close-grained cedar and Back and Sides: of sapele Light and strong fan bracing of the top, in the exclusive Prudencio Saez pattern, ensures a resonant tone and easy response The slim, well-proportioned neck is of solid mahogany Tasteful wood purfling borders the top and back and the soundhole rosette is an intricate, multi-colored wood mosaic in the best Spanish tradition The fingerboard is Indian rosewood and the bridge is polished rosewood Tuning machines are nickel-plated and the entire guitar is finished is a lovely natural matte finish All the best features that define a quality Spanish guitar are here in a stylish and affordable package

7. Prudencio Saez PS-28-C Classical Guitar

Since 1963, in Valencia, Spain, Prudencio Saez has been handcrafting the finest Spanish Classical guitars by the old, traditional methods. The Prudencio Saez PS-28-C features a solid top of choice, close-grained cedar and back and sides of solid rosewood. Light and strong fan-bracing of the top, in the exclusive Prudencio Saez pattern, ensures a resonant tone and easy response. The slim, well-proportioned neck is of solid cedar with an internal fiber reinforcement. Tasteful wood purfling borders the top and back and the soundhole rosette is an intricate, multi-colored wood mosaic in the best Spanish tradition. The fingerboard is ebony and the bridge is polished rosewood. Tuning machines are gold plated and the entire guitar is finished in a high gloss natural finish. All the best features that define a quality Spanish Classical guitar are here in a stylish and affordable package!

Features: Since 1963, in Valencia, Spain, Prudencio Saez has been handcrafting the finest Spanish Classical guitars by the old, traditional methods The Prudencio Saez PS-28-C features a solid top of choice, close-grained cedar and Back and Sides: of solid rosewood Light and strong fan-bracing of the top, in the exclusive Prudencio Saez pattern, ensures a resonant tone and easy response The slim, well-proportioned neck is of solid cedar with an internal fiber reinforcement Tasteful wood purfling borders the top and back and the soundhole rosette is an intricate, multi-colored wood mosaic in the best Spanish tradition The fingerboard is ebony and the bridge is polished rosewood Tuning machines are gold plated and the entire guitar is finished in a high gloss natural finish All the best features that define a quality Spanish Classical guitar are here in a stylish and affordable package

8. Prudencio Saez PS-8-C Classical Guitar

Since 1963, in Valencia, Spain, Prudencio Saez has been handcrafting the finest Spanish Classical guitars by the old, traditional methods. The Prudencio Saez PS-8-C features a solid top of close-grained cedar and back and sides of walnut. Light and strong fan-bracing of the top, in the exclusive Prudencio Saez pattern, ensures a resonant tone and easy response. The slim, well-proportioned neck is of solid mahogany. Tasteful wood purfling borders the top and back and the soundhole rosette is an intricate, multi-colored wood mosaic in the best Spanish tradition. The fingerboard is Indian rosewood and the bridge is polished rosewood. Tuning machines are gold-plated and the entire guitar is finished in a high gloss natural finish. All the best features that define a quality Spanish Classical guitar are here in a stylish and affordable package!

Features: Since 1963, in Valencia, Spain, Prudencio Saez has been handcrafting the finest Spanish Classical guitars by the old, traditional methods The Prudencio Saez PS-8-C features a solid top of close-grained cedar and Back and Sides: of walnut Light and strong fan-bracing of the top, in the exclusive Prudencio Saez pattern, ensures a resonant tone and easy response The slim, well-proportioned neck is of solid mahogany Tasteful wood purfling borders the top and back and the soundhole rosette is an intricate, multi-colored wood mosaic in the best Spanish tradition The fingerboard is Indian rosewood and the bridge is polished rosewood Tuning machines are gold-plated and the entire guitar is finished in a high gloss natural finish All the best features that define a quality Spanish Classical guitar are here in a stylish and affordable package

9. Archer AC10B Baby Classical Nylon String Acoustic Guitar

This Archer is a quality instrument at a modest price, yet very adequate for musicians of all ages. It's designed and performance-tested , and ready-to-go right out of the box! With Archer, you're not paying for the "name," you're paying for the guitar. The Archer AC10B "Baby" is a real classical guitar with nylon strings, but with a short 3/4 scale of 36", offering youngsters or players with smaller hands a chance to play an instrument that is sized for them. It is also perfect for the classical guitarist needing something small to use while traveling, camping, and in the dorm room or apartment. Even though it's reduced in size, this guitar still maintains a well-balanced sound. The small headstock and body uses less energy from the string, resulting in an efficient instrument.

Features: 3/4 size Cedar top Linden back and sides Slotted headstock Nylon strings Rosewood bridge Steel reinforced neck Great for dorms, camping, travel, schools, apartments and more

10. Archer AC10 4/4 Size Classical Nylon String Acoustic Guitar

Cedar top and linden back and sides; steel-reinforced mahogany neck; 18-fret fingerboard

Archer AC10 4/4 Size Classical Nylon String Acoustic Guitar: This Archer is a quality instrument at a modest price, yet very adequate for musicians of all ages It's designed and performance-tested , and ready-to-go right out of the box With Archer, you're not paying for the "name," you're paying for the guitar The Archer AC10 is a real classical guitar with nylon strings and a full size scale This guitar still maintains a well-balanced sound Professional features include: classical shape, cedar top for a mellow sound, linden back and sides, slotted headstock for easy string changing, rosewood bridge, steel reinforced neck for added stability, and a natural finish Archer Baby AC10B Specifications: 4/4 size Cedar top Linden back and sides Slotted headstock Nylon strings Rosewood bridge Steel reinforced neck Great for dorms, camping, travel, schools, apartments and more