If you've listened to some of the master classical guitar players such as: Andres Segovia, John Williams, Julian Bream or admired the workmanship of a great guitar builder, you'll already be hooked on this beautiful instrument. If you're a player you know that it's easy to pick up a guitar and learn to play a bit, but it takes dedication to play it well.
The classical or Spanish guitar represents a lifetime fascination for those of us who fall under its spell. They sound beautiful (in the right hands) and they look wonderful if they're well made.
The Site
This site is for everyone who plays, builds, teaches and appreciates the classical nylon strung guitar. Whether you are a seasoned aficionado or just starting out we've got something for you!
Don't hesitate to let us know what you'd like to see on the site. We want your thoughts and opinions to help shape the site. Just complete the contact form that appears on most of the pages. Let me know about guitar players you've heard, guitars you've played or teachers you admire. Let's give them some publicity.
Andres Segovia 1965 Master Class
Who's Your Favourite Classical Guitarist?
Why not give a classical guitarist you admire the exposure they deserve? It's a great way to show how much you appreciate their talent and hard work. "Your Space" is a simple to use place for you to share your views on any classical guitar player you've seen in concert or heard on record. Just go to Favourite Player, fill in the text block, upload an optional photo with the simple browse button and you'll automatically create a page dedicated to your chosen guitarist.
What's Your Favourite Guitar?
Go to Favourite Guitar and tell us about the guitar you play or the guitar you would love to own. This will build into a useful information resource for beginners and experienced players alike who might be looking for a new instrument.
SKY.fm Radio features a wide variety of free streaming radio channels including the following classical guitar channel. Popular artists featured include: The Gipsy Kings, Alex Fox, Jesse Cook and many more. Try It Now!
If you've got a used guitar (classical only) to sell or if you are an independent luthier you can use our free ad service to sell your instruments. Take a look it's simple to use and much better than any classified ad service. You've got room for a full description of the guitar and a photograph.
If you are an independent luthier you can create your free ad here
If you are an individual or a dealer with a used guitar to sell you can fill out your free ad here
The Spanish Guitar
In an age when the top steel string guitar makers are outsourcing much of their production to the Far East, it's remarkable that the Spanish makers still maintain their traditional workshops and factories. It's even more remarkable that they produce instruments most of us can afford without taking production out of Spain.
Not Only Spanish Guitars
I won't dwell exclusively on the Spanish guitar as there are some excellent guitar builders in Japan, the UK, USA, South America and Europe. I'll be keeping up with developments from all corners of the world.
Don't forget to take part by adding your own pages in the "Favourite Guitar" and "Favourite Player" sections of the site. This is a unique opportunity to let the classical guitar world know about you, your opinions and ideas.
The classical guitar manufacturers favourites - No, I mean YOUR favorite guitars. Write a little guitar story, upload a classical guitar picture here and share it with the world. It's Easy!
Learn how to build classical guitars: a guide to guitar making schools and kits. Building a guitar from a kit is no easy task. You'll fit and attach the top, sides, back, neck, braces and fingerboard.
These classical guitar manufacturers other than Spanish in origin make beautiful, well playing classical guitars. Find classical guitar manufacturers from the U.S., Australia, Brazil and Canada.
The classical giannini guitar, the craviola guitar and the cavaquinho are made in Brazil by the Giannini company. Traditional skills create classical guitars that have the sound of Brazil!
Our contact form allows you to offer comments and ask questions regarding classical guitars and Classical-Guitar-World.com. We love to hear from our readers!
These beginner classical spanish guitar lessons will have you playing Spanish guitar in no time! Video guitar lessons make learning guitar easy! You'll find good beginner guitar player resources here!
Skilled classical guitar makers produce exquisite spanish guitars fit for the hands of master guitarists. Visit our director of master guitar builders.
A resource for everyone interested in the classical guitar. We feature luthiers, players and teachers with a special emphasis on lesser known talents. You can also buy or sell your guitar here.