Best 25.6" Scale Classical Guitars in 2024

Here you'll find the best 25.6" scale Classical style guitars. It's very similar to a typical long 25.5" guitar scale, but with an extra inch probably to compensate the saddle position in acoustic guitars. It should be pretty much the same as a 25.5" scale guitar.

It will allow you to strum hard without hearing so much fret buzz, even with lower tunings.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Takamine TC135SC

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Playability 70
Sound 88
Build quality 85
Value for money 71
Overall Score 81

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
  • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Takamine's 2011 Hirade & Classical series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Solid Rosewood back
  • Rosewood sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
  • Fixed bridge
  • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
  • 24 Medium frets
  • Takamine tuners
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  • From Takamine's 2011 Hirade & Classical series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid Spruce top
  • Solid Rosewood back
  • Rosewood sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
  • Fixed bridge
  • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
  • 24 Medium frets
  • Takamine tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Takamine TC135SC
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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2. Yamaha NCX5

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Playability 73
Sound 86
Build quality 82
Value for money 75
Overall Score 80

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  • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
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  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid European Spruce top
  • Solid Walnut back
  • Solid Walnut sides
  • African Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Gold w/ Black Shaft (35G1800-BB) tuners
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  • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • Flat Fretboard Radius
  • Solid European Spruce top
  • Solid Walnut back
  • Solid Walnut sides
  • African Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) (Preamp/Active)
  • Ebony + Walnut bridge
  • Acoustic C Set neck
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Gold w/ Black Shaft (35G1800-BB) tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Yamaha NCX5
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Solid Top Wood
  • Solid Side Wood
  • Solid Back Wood
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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3. Cort AC160CF

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Playability 70
Sound 79
Build quality 70
Value for money 83
Overall Score 73
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  • From Cort's 2020 Classic series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Spruce top
  • Macassar Ebony back
  • Macassar Ebony sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Merbau fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II (Preamp/Active)
  • Merbau bridge
  • Acoustic Cort Set neck
  • 19 Medium frets
  • Classical Style tuners
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  • From Cort's 2020 Classic series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.6"'' scale
  • 15.748" Fretboard Radius
  • Spruce top
  • Macassar Ebony back
  • Macassar Ebony sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Merbau fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Fishman Presys II (Preamp/Active)
  • Merbau bridge
  • Acoustic Cort Set neck
  • 19 Medium frets
  • Classical Style tuners
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Cort AC160CF
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Electronics
  • Bone Saddle
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • Laminated Top Wood
  • Laminated Side Wood
  • Laminated Back Wood
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

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    4. Ibanez GA34STCE

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    Playability 70
    Sound 84
    Build quality 64
    Value for money 83
    Overall Score 73
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    • From Ibanez's 2021 CLASSICAL series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • Flat Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Ovangkol back
    • Ovangkol sides
    • Okoume neck
    • Purpleheart fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Purpleheart bridge
    • Acoustic GA Set neck
    • 21 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    • 3 Prices - New from $349.99 >
    • From Ibanez's 2021 CLASSICAL series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • Flat Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Ovangkol back
    • Ovangkol sides
    • Okoume neck
    • Purpleheart fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: Ibanez Undersaddle (Preamp/Active)
    • Purpleheart bridge
    • Acoustic GA Set neck
    • 21 Medium frets
    • Ibanez tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Ibanez GA34STCE
    • Electronics
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • Low-Quality Material Saddle
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    5. Epiphone Classical E1

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    Playability 73
    Sound 79
    Build quality 60
    Value for money 86
    Overall Score 71
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    • From Epiphone's 2018 Original Acoustic series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • Flat Fretboard Radius
    • Select Cedar top
    • Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth; 4/4 size back
    • Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth; 4/4 size sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Laurel with PRO-Ease Lubricant fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • Indian Laurel bridge
    • Acoustic EZ-Profile D Set neck
    • 19 Jumbo frets
    • Epiphone Deluxe Classical 16:1 ratio tuners
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    • 3 Prices - New from $149 >
    • From Epiphone's 2018 Original Acoustic series
    • Made in China
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • Flat Fretboard Radius
    • Select Cedar top
    • Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth; 4/4 size back
    • Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth; 4/4 size sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Indian Laurel with PRO-Ease Lubricant fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: (/)
    • Indian Laurel bridge
    • Acoustic EZ-Profile D Set neck
    • 19 Jumbo frets
    • Epiphone Deluxe Classical 16:1 ratio tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Epiphone Classical E1
    • Expensive Wood
    • NuBone Nut
    • NuBone Saddle
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in China
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Electronics
    • Laminated Top Wood
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • Laminated Back Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    6. Takamine P3FCN

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    Playability 73
    Sound 85
    Build quality 84
    Value for money 76
    Overall Score 81

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
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    • From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 3 series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Cedar top
    • Solid Sapele back
    • Sapele sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Takamine Gold tuners
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    • 2 Prices - New from $1,799 >
    • From Takamine's 2013 Pro Series 3 series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • 12" Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Cedar top
    • Solid Sapele back
    • Sapele sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Rosewood fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: CT4B II (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 20 Medium frets
    • Takamine Gold tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Takamine P3FCN
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Electronics
    • Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Solid Back Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Laminated Side Wood
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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    7. Takamine TH90

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    Takamine TH90
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    Playability 70
    Sound 84
    Build quality 87
    Value for money 70
    Overall Score 80

    What our users think

    • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
    • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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    • From Takamine's 2018 Hirade & Classical series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • Flat Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid Rosewood back
    • Solid Rosewood sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 19 Medium frets
    • Takamine tuners
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    • From Takamine's 2018 Hirade & Classical series
    • Made in Japan
    • 6 strings
    • 25.6"'' scale
    • Flat Fretboard Radius
    • Solid Spruce top
    • Solid Rosewood back
    • Solid Rosewood sides
    • Mahogany neck
    • Ebony fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
    • Fixed bridge
    • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
    • 19 Medium frets
    • Takamine tuners
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    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Takamine TH90
    • Made in Japan
    • Expensive Wood
    • Bone Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Electronics
    • Bone Saddle
    • Solid Top Wood
    • Solid Side Wood
    • Solid Back Wood
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

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      8. Takamine TH5C

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      Playability 70
      Sound 84
      Build quality 85
      Value for money 75
      Overall Score 80

      What our users think

      • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
      • Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
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      • From Takamine's 2016 Hirade & Classical series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • Flat Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Cedar top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 19 Medium frets
      • Takamine tuners
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      • From Takamine's 2016 Hirade & Classical series
      • Made in Japan
      • 6 strings
      • 25.6"'' scale
      • Flat Fretboard Radius
      • Solid Cedar top
      • Solid Rosewood back
      • Solid Rosewood sides
      • Mahogany neck
      • Ebony fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: CTP-3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
      • Fixed bridge
      • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
      • 19 Medium frets
      • Takamine tuners
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      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Takamine TH5C
      • Made in Japan
      • Expensive Wood
      • Bone Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Electronics
      • Bone Saddle
      • Solid Top Wood
      • Solid Side Wood
      • Solid Back Wood
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • No Compound Radius Fretboard
      • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
      • No Strap Lock

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        9. Takamine TH8SS

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        Takamine TH8SS
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        Playability 70
        Sound 84
        Build quality 87
        Value for money 70
        Overall Score 80

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (3 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (2 votes)
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        • From Takamine's 2013 Hirade & Classical series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.6"'' scale
        • Flat Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Spruce top
        • Solid Rosewood back
        • Solid Rosewood sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: CTP3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
        • Fixed bridge
        • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
        • 19 Medium frets
        • Takamine tuners
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        • From Takamine's 2013 Hirade & Classical series
        • Made in Japan
        • 6 strings
        • 25.6"'' scale
        • Flat Fretboard Radius
        • Solid Spruce top
        • Solid Rosewood back
        • Solid Rosewood sides
        • Mahogany neck
        • Ebony fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: CTP3 CoolTube (Preamp/Active)
        • Fixed bridge
        • Acoustic Asymmetrical C Set neck
        • 19 Medium frets
        • Takamine tuners
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        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Takamine TH8SS
        • Made in Japan
        • Expensive Wood
        • Bone Nut
        • Top Brand Pickups
        • Electronics
        • Bone Saddle
        • Solid Top Wood
        • Solid Side Wood
        • Solid Back Wood
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • No Compound Radius Fretboard
        • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
        • No Strap Lock

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          10. Yamaha NTX5

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          Playability 73
          Sound 86
          Build quality 82
          Value for money 75
          Overall Score 80

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (15 votes)
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          • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25.6"'' scale
          • 23.622" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid European Spruce top
          • Solid Walnut back
          • Solid Walnut sides
          • African Mahogany neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) (Preamp/Active)
          • Ebony + Walnut bridge
          • Acoustic C Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Gold w/ Black Shaft (35G1800-BB) tuners
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          • 5 Prices - New from $1,999.99 >
          • From Yamaha's 2020 NX series
          • Made in Japan
          • 6 strings
          • 25.6"'' scale
          • 23.622" Fretboard Radius
          • Solid European Spruce top
          • Solid Walnut back
          • Solid Walnut sides
          • African Mahogany neck
          • Ebony fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Atmosfeel (Undersaddle Pickup + Contact Sensor + Mic) (Preamp/Active)
          • Ebony + Walnut bridge
          • Acoustic C Set neck
          • 20 Medium frets
          • Gold w/ Black Shaft (35G1800-BB) tuners
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          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Yamaha NTX5
          • Made in Japan
          • Expensive Wood
          • Bone Nut
          • Electronics
          • Bone Saddle
          • Solid Top Wood
          • Solid Side Wood
          • Solid Back Wood
          • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
          • No Locking Tuners
          • No Top Brand Pickups
          • No Compound Radius Fretboard
          • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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