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Find the Classical or Nylon-string Guitar That Fits Your Playing Style
Finding the right classical or nylon-string guitar comes down to knowing a few key details: tonewoods, body size, scale length, and neck feel. Familiarize yourself with these, and you’ll be well on your way to finding an instrument that inspires every time you pick it up.
How Classical Guitar Tonewoods Shape Your Sound
There’s no single right answer for which wood sounds best on a nylon-string guitar; it depends on the voice you’re after and the music you play.
Classical and nylon-string guitars with cedar tops deliver vibrant tones with a lively presence and strong note definition, along with a well-balanced warmth some describe as “open” and responsive right out of the case. Spruce, another popular tonewood, is known for its durability and effortless projection. Spruce tops also tend to bloom over years of playing, rewarding classical performers who need dynamic headroom onstage. Of course, you’ll find many other top wood options at Sweetwater, but cedar and spruce have been setting the standard for centuries.
Guitar backs and sides made from rosewood are famous for their full-bodied frequency response and powerful, rich tonal foundation, with the shimmering overtones preferred by many concert players. Prefer a fuller nearfield response? Mahogany tends to deliver a warm sound with strong midrange focus, making it a popular choice for singer-songwriters. Looking for something brighter? Maple back and sides generally produce a brilliant top end and quick articulation, qualities prized by flamenco players who love a percussive, well-defined attack.
Classical Guitar vs. Acoustic Guitar: What’s the Difference?
The biggest difference between a classical and a steel-string acoustic is right there in the name: classical guitars are strung with nylon strings for a mellower tone, while steel-string acoustics use steel strings for a punchier bite. Classicals also traditionally feature wider, flatter fingerboards built for fingerstyle, lighter internal bracing suited to nylon’s lower tension, and often a 12-fret neck joint rather than 14.
Nylon-string Guitars for Steel-string Players? You Bet!
If you’re a steel-string guitarist looking to add a pinch of nylon-string flavor to your music (think bossa nova comping, Latin jazz textures, or folk fingerstyle passages), Sweetwater carries classical and other nylon-string guitars built with slimmer necks, a familiar shape, and a more-familiar fingerboard radius. This adds up to a comfortable playing experience that will remind you of your favorite steel-string.
Let Sweetwater Help You Choose Your Next Nylon String Guitar
Sweetwater carries classical guitars and nylon-string acoustics in a variety of sizes and scale lengths, so you can find the right instrument for beginners, hobbyists, and virtuosos alike.
To see some of our top nylon-string and classical guitars, check out our “Best Nylon-string Guitars under $1,000” and “Best Guitars for Kids” buying guides. If you have any questions, give Sweetwater a call. Our expert Sales Engineers can help you choose the right classical or nylon-string guitar for your needs.
What are the most popular brands for Classical & Nylon String Guitars on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular Classical & Nylon String Guitars on Sweetwater.com?
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Yamaha C40II Full-scale Classical Guitar - Natural
4.5 out of 5 stars 53 reviews
$189.99 -
Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature Nylon-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Black
4.5 out of 5 stars 29 reviews
$749.99 -
Yamaha CGS103AII 3/4-scale Classical Guitar - Natural
4.5 out of 5 stars 34 reviews
$169.99 -
Ibanez GA3ECE Nylon-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Open Pore Amber
5 out of 5 stars 5 reviews
$179.99 -
Taylor 814ce-N Nylon-string Acoustic-electric Guitar - Natural
5 out of 5 stars 15 reviews
$3,999.00
Why shop Classical & Nylon String Guitars at Sweetwater.com?
With a massive selection of Classical & Nylon String Guitars, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Classical & Nylon String Guitars, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
