Top Lists > Acoustic Guitars > Body Shape > Classical Shape Guitars

Best Classical Shape Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Classical shape guitars.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. 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.

There are affiliate links on this page that may earn us a commission if you purchase after clicking. We are members of the Amazon Associates Program, and many others.

Order by

1. Martin 000C12-16E Nylon

Compare

FIND IT ON:

Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 86

Value for money 75

Overall Score 85

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (4 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (3 votes)

Own it? Share your opinion

FIND IT ON:

From Martin's 2020 16-17 series
Made in United States
6 strings
26.5"'' scale
18" Fretboard Radius
Solid Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back
Solid Mahogany sides
Select Hardwood neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT1 (Preamp/Active)
Ebony bridge
Acoustic Low Profile Set neck
20 Medium frets
Gold Side Mount tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Martin 000C12-16E Nylon

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Bone Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Ivory Tusq 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

All Prices

2. Alvarez CYM75CE

Compare

FIND IT ON:

Playability 78

Sound 85

Build quality 90

Value for money 74

Overall Score 84

FIND IT ON:

From Alvarez's 2021 Yairi series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.591"'' scale
Flat Fretboard Radius
Solid AAA Western Red Cedar top
Solid East Indian Rosewood back
Solid East Indian Rosewood sides
Mahogany one piece. Spanish Heel neck joint neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: LR Baggs VTC Element System (Preamp/Active)
Rosewood bridge
Acoustic Alvarez Set neck
19 Medium frets
Gotoh Gold with Pearloid Buttons tuners
Compare Specs >

Strengths & Weaknesses
Alvarez CYM75CE

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Ivory Tusq Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Electronics
Ivory Tusq 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

All Prices

New from $2,999 >>

3. Takamine TC135SC

Compare

FIND IT ON:

Playability 78

Sound 89

Build quality 85

Value for money 74

Overall Score 84

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

Own it? Share your opinion

FIND IT ON:

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
Compare Specs >

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

All Prices

4. Takamine P3FCN

Compare

FIND IT ON:

Playability 82

Sound 86

Build quality 84

Value for money 79

Overall Score 84

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: Asymmetrical (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (1 vote)

Own it? Share your opinion

FIND IT ON:

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
Compare Specs >

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

All Prices

5. Yamaha NCX5

Compare

FIND IT ON:

Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 82

Value for money 79

Overall Score 84

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)

Own it? Share your opinion

FIND IT ON:

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
Compare Specs >

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

All Prices

6. Yamaha NTX5

Compare

FIND IT ON:

Playability 82

Sound 88

Build quality 82

Value for money 79

Overall Score 84

Player Feedback

Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (12 votes)

Own it? Share your opinion

FIND IT ON:

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
Compare Specs >