Classical nylon strung what to buy?

markblack · June 2018

I played a cheap nylon strung classical guitar while on holiday, the bug has bitten. But I've no clue where to start.

Budget around £500 is that releastic?

rolls1392 · June 2018

I have an Admira Capricho classical
New approx £250
Lovely guitar to play.
Play the range!

digitalkettle · June 2018

Roundabout that figure, you should look for something used.

Just so happens I have something...will drop you a PM

AliGorie · June 2018

u sure it's a 'classical' u want ? reason being if u'r coming from 'acoustic' 'flat toped' 'steel strung' or even 'western' guitar u may find the neck a tad 'ungainly' / awkward, they tend to be U shaped profile.

There are good nylon strung alternatives to trad classical design.

martin8708 · June 2018

Buy second hand , the Classical guitar market is "soft" at the moment ( buyers market ) so with some scouting around I'm sure you could find a £800 - £1000 guitar for your money .
Just like buying an electric guitar ,play as many as you can get your hands on , the tone and projection of each guitar varies hugely .
Trouble is , short of going to a specialist Classical guitar shop , most guitar dealers carry a pretty sparse amount of Classicals , from only one or two factories .

earwighoney · June 2018

markblack said:

I played a cheap nylon strung classical guitar while on holiday, the bug has bitten. But I've no clue where to start.

Budget around £500 is that releastic?

I see you are based in London and I myself would recommend going to London Guitar Studio which is near Bond Street, and they are a shop that only sells nylon string guitars and play a few to see what kind of guitar suits you.

Timcito · June 2018

Check out Cordoba. They make quality classical guitars and crossovers with more 'steel string' dimensions for very good prices. Over here in the US, they're typically less than $1,000. In the UK, I'd imagine they'd be in the 500-800 pound bracket.

meltedbuzzbox · June 2018

I'd go for an used Amalio Burguet personally. 2-3k guitars going for £500ish used.

CHRISB50 · June 2018

Have a look at Kent Classical Guitars.

They have a lot of choice, and sound clips for most, so you can actually hear the guitar. If you are based in London it might be worth a visit.

A lot of their stock is quite high end but they also have a lot of budget models from some makers that aren't stocked anywhere else.

markblack · June 2018

Thanks all. Lots to start looking at. Google here i come.

rustneversleeps · June 2018

Another for Córdoba.Many choices.

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