Nylon Strung Guitars

Our nylon string guitar range covers almost 100 models, and close to three quarters of them are electro acoustics with a built-in pickup. Godin leads with its Multiac, ACS and Arena models, Kremona brings hand made classical guitars from Europe, and Furch and Duke add hybrid and crossover designs.

Nylon String Acoustic Guitars

Our nylon string acoustic guitars start with traditional classical models from Kremona, Duke, Washburn and LAG, including all solid Kremona guitars and the Kremona Rosa Blanca flamenco guitar. For playing live, there are thinline electro models such as the Kremona Fiesta TLR and Washburn EACT42S, and for travel, the LAG Escapade and Bluewave. You can compare them with our full acoustic guitars range.

Hybrid and Crossover Nylon String Guitars

A hybrid or crossover nylon string guitar has a narrower nut and a more curved fingerboard than a traditional classical, so it feels closer to a steel string guitar. The Furch GN series has a 45mm nut and a 400mm fingerboard radius, and the Cort Gold OC8 has a 48mm nut. Godin's Multiac models use a 16 inch radius, compared with 24 inches on Godin's classical Arena models.

Nylon String Electro Acoustic Guitars

Godin's Multiac and ACS nylon string electro acoustic guitars are made in Canada with synth access, and the ACS uses a chambered body that responds more like a solid body on stage. The Furch GN electro models use Furch's CNR active system. We also stock LAG's HyVibe smart guitars and the Enya NEXG 2, which comes with a looper pedal.

Nylon String Guitars for Sale

Our nylon string guitars for sale run from the Cort CEC1 at £219 to the Eastman Cabaret at over £3,000. Each guitar is set up with the action and strings matched to how you play, and it comes with a 2 year warranty. Left handed players can choose Godin and Kremona nylon models, along with every other left handed instrument we stock, in our left handed guitars range.

What Is the Best Nylon String Guitar for a Steel String Player?

Start with a hybrid or crossover model rather than a traditional classical. Godin designed the Multiac Nylon to make the move from steel string easy, and the Furch GN series is built for players put off by a wide classical neck. Richard's guide on choosing a steel string or nylon strung acoustic guitar explains the differences in sound and feel.

More Nylon String Guitars From Richards

Duke builds both classical and crossover nylon models, from the Student F and Konzert F to the Meister F and the Julie Malia signature crossover, each finished in Tübingen, Germany. You can see their steel string models alongside them in our full Duke guitars range.