Type of Gutar

[Loraine]

Welcome to TAC! I think there are several people that use classical guitars for very similar reasons and I think that you’ll fit in very well here using one. I have a classical and I use it for different songs only because it is easier. It has a comfortable wider neck too and easier to fret I would actually recommend it to anyone struggling with playing because they’re smaller stature. It’s more comfortable to hold it at an angle in order to fret.

[jorgemac]

Welcome, I’m just almost over 2 months new. One of my guitars is a Taylor nylon string guitar and I do play it here. I don’t want that guitar to feel lonely or left out so i have it in my guitar rotation, especially on finger style lessons.

[onecent]

Hi – I just started a few weeks ago. Didn’t realize there was a difference with classical vs acoustic guitars. But am learning. Are you doing anything different with the posture/positioning?

• This reply was modified 3 months, 3 weeks ago by  onecent.

[petelanger]

I really want to try out a nylon string guitar. My understanding is that is one of the signature features of a classical guitar, I’m sure there are others.

I can’t justify the expense right now, especially not until I’m done with dental procedures. And we have so many things we would like to do with our house in terms of improvements, plus tree trimming on our wooded property is on the horizon.

How much does one have to spend for a decent classical guitar? I’m talking low end but not worthless.

[onecent]

Misunderstood the question at first – maybe you can find something on FB marketplace? or Amazon – see reviews and check if it an item that gets returned.

• This reply was modified 3 months, 2 weeks ago by  onecent.

[cm63834gmail-com]

Strictly classical guitars start at around $190 (Yamaha) and up to $4000 (Taylor) and many in between. Nylon string (not strictly classical) seem to be about $300 to $2000. Check Sweetwater, but you’ve just missed the BlackFriday sales.

[Ben64]

Classical typically have 2″ nut width, this makes it easyer for the fretting hand (and the lower string tension and bigger string gauge friendlier to the fingertips) but if you use a pick you will have to make wider movements with your picking hand. If you mostly use a pick, an hybrid guitar can be a good choice. The Cordoba Fusion 5 and the Yamaha NTX1 Nylon are affordable choices, the nut width is 1 7/8″, wider than an acoustic but less than a classical. Note that nylon string have less volume output, if you play with people using steel string you may need to be amplified. As mentioned the Taylors are also good choices AD12e Nylon, 112, 114, 214 but at a higher price tag.

[petelanger]

Thanks everyone for their input, keeping this favorited for when I’m ready to buy.

[jorgemac]

Pete, the Taylor 214ce-N Nylon-string Acoustic-electric Guitar is supposed to be a good choice for a starter Nylon string guitar . The new ones are $900, take your time and Look for a used one.