Classical Guitars

Discover the beautiful and rich sound that only a handmade classical guitar can offer.

XGuitars stocks some of the world's finest handmade classical guitar brands, including Alhambra and Cordoba. These are made with exquisite attention to detail, using premium materials and traditional techniques.

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Discover the beautiful and rich sound that only a handmade classical guitar can offer. XGuitars is passionate about providing classical guitarists all across the United States with the highest quality instruments.

XGuitars is confident in every instrument stocked, with classical guitars from some of the best brands, including Alhambra, Cordoba, Ramírez and Kremona. These are ideal for any skill level, whether you're looking for a beginner, conservatory or concert-level guitar.

If you’re a beginner looking to take things seriously, the Alhambra 1C is an excellent lightweight choice, using high-quality cedar and mahogany woods for a beautiful sound. Some other best-sellers for beginners include the Alhambra 3C and Kremona Soloist S65C.

If you're a serious classical guitarist looking to upgrade to a concert-level instrument, the Alhambra 9P is ideal. It offers a well-balanced projection of treble and bass strings and is designed for comfort and optimal playability. Some of other best-sellers for serious players include the Alhambra 7P, Cordoba C10, and Cordoba C12.

Perfection Guaranteed

I personally ensure every instrument is of the highest quality for flawless performance by conducting a thorough 19-point inspection, including playing through every note, adjusting saddle and nut heights to ensure proper action with no buzzing, checking intonation, neck relief, fret ends, tuning mechanisms, finish, and more.  -Geoff Ferdón. Owner, XGuitars.

Buy Handmade Classical Guitars from XGuitars

XGuitars sells the highest-quality handmade classical guitars to happy customers all across the USA. 1,000+ positive five-star reviews are a testament to endless commitment to excellence.

If you need any assistance with your order, please don't hesitate to contact me today at sales@xguitars.com or 828-417-9515. I have decades of experience and am happy to help you find the right instrument.  -Geoff Ferdón

FAQs

What is a classical guitar?

Classical guitars are timeless instruments dating back to the 16th century with the Spanish vihuela. The history of modern classical guitars (those with six strings), dates back to the 18th century, with composers and performers like Fernando Sor, Mauro Giuliani & Matteo Carcassi. The instrument was later popularized further by guitarists Francisco Tárrega and Andrés Segovia.

Classical guitars are a type of acoustic guitar, with a wider neck and a slightly smaller wooden body. Typically, the neck meets the body at the 12th fret.

These instruments are strung with nylon strings, which are softer to play than metal strings. They produce a warm, mellow sound and allow intricate finger-picking melodies, harmonies, and fast passages. Nylon strings are used over metal strings because they place less tension on the instrument, which can be damaging in the long run.

What is the difference between classical and flamenco guitars?

Although they are both types of acoustic guitars, there are some key differences in construction, sound, and playing style.

Classical guitars are made to make finger-picking much easier. They produce a warm and mellow sound often attributed to classical music. These guitars are played delicately, perfect for melodic fingerstyle patterns and arpeggios.

On the other hand, Flamenco guitars create a brighter, more percussive and passionate sound often associated with Flamenco music. These guitars are played with more aggression and rhythm and involve many percussive techniques like rasgueados and golpes, making them perfect for the intense and lively nature of Flamenco music.

What is the difference between a spruce and cedar-top classical guitar?

There are a few differences between the two; spruce can have a clearer, more defined tone, whereas cedar can be warmer and more mellow. However, the differences aren't always that great. Generally speaking, you'll get a better indication of the quality by focusing on the timbres of the two woods used.

Do classical guitars at XGuitars come with a guarantee?

All classical guitars come with a three-year up to lifetime guarantee depending on the brand you go with.

You have five full days with the guitar in your possession to decide if you'd like to keep it. If you aren't completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us to arrange a return within five days of receiving it. Kindly ask that you contact us before returning your purchase. For more information, please visit the returns page.