How can you tell a good quality classical guitar?

When it comes to the sound, a quality concert grade classical guitar should satisfy certain criteria:

1. When you apply pressure on each string at the 12th fret they should produce an octave correspondent to the sound of each string plucked freely.
2. The sound should be clear on each string and all frets without buzzing.

What makes a guitar quality?

The guitar should play well, have good intonation and have no fret buzzing. Tonewood wise, spruce is very nice and produces a great sound and is common in most middle end acoustics. Of course there are more expensive woods that can go up to maple and rosewood, causing differences in tone.

What do I need to know before buying a classical guitar?

Key quality and technical checks that you should look out for when considering any guitar, include:

• Make sure the guitar is tuned to concert pitch.
• Check for ‘wolf’ notes.
• Check for ‘buzzes’.
• Check the playability. Check the height of the strings above the fingerboard.
• Check notes on the first string.

What makes a classical guitar expensive?

The price of a good classical guitar reflects the skill and reputation of the builder, and the amount of labor and skill that went into building that particular instrument. It also reflects the materials that went into it’s construction. Good classical tuning machines alone cost anywhere from $300 to $1,000.

How do I know what guitar is right for me?

1. Get the right size.
2. Establish a budget.
3. Determine, if you can, what kind of musical styles you’re most interested in playing.
4. If there’s a particular guitar you’re interested in, do your research.
5. Don’t buy on aesthetics alone, but don’t buy a guitar you think is ugly.
6. Don’t forget about used instruments.

How much should I spend on my first classical guitar?

So what exactly is the right price for a good classical guitar? The price of a guitar is related to the playing level. A beginner can expect to pay in the $150-$200 range, an advanced beginner around $500-$800 and an intermediate player in the $1,500-$2,000 range.