Classical Guitars PLUS

fine classical & acoustic guitars
Prices include UK delivery and VAT

Phone 01363 881174

Great Guitars - Very Reasonable Prices - Friendly, Personal Service

In stock now
  • 100+ different models of quality guitar
  • 100++ types of guitar string as well as essential accessories

You can phone 01363 881174

  • to arrange undisturbed time to try guitars of your choice in our studio (9am - 6pm weekdays; evenings and weekends by arrangement)
  • for help choosing the right instrument

Or use the menu on the right

In The Guardian Weekend Tim Dowling wrote

"In the near future I will have to get up on a stage and play in front of people. But before that I face a more daunting challenge: I have to go to the music shop"

I promise you will not feel like that here. Just phone to fix a time to visit and you will immediately see just how approachable and enthusiastic we are!!

My name is Nick Mahoney. I have played the classical guitar as an enthusiastic amateur since 1967. If you want to know about any of the guitars we sell please phone and ask for me or use the Contact Us link to send me a message.

I personally -

  • Check and play every guitar when it arrives and ask our suppliers to sort out any problems I find
  • Spend time with everyone who comes to try guitars in our small studio

If you are unhappy in any way with anything you buy from us then please phone and ask for me. I will do my very best to sort things out.

"Your watchwords seem to be attention  to detail, individual service, integrity, honesty and service before profit! ... and that 'no quibble' returns promise shows you have confidence in your products and your reputation and it gives the customer confidence of a good, fair deal."
Best wishes and sincere thanks John McL WsM, 29th February 2008

SUMMER 2009...

New from Yamaha

The new NCX and NTX elector-classical ranges are just now becoming available

The NCX range has tradtional classical proportions combined with a cutaway body and Yamaha's excellent pickup systems. The NTX range has a curved and narrow fingerboard married to a slim-line body and also features the Yamaha pickup system.

Both ranges give outstanding amplified performance. We have some here already and expect to have each new modeal in both ranges as it becomes available.

We also stock some of the best Yamaha electro-acoustic steel string guitars.

Cutaway Classicals and Flamenco Guitars from Hanika

Basis Cut PC/PF Cutaway Classical Guitar with florentine cutaway and AER 15+ pickup/preamp.

Flamenco KF Concert Line flamenco guitar in spruce and cherry.

CutPF / CutPC Concert Line model with florentine cutaway and AER 30+ pickup/preamp.

Flamenco ZF Professional Line flamenco guitar with spruce french polished soundboard and laquired cypress back and sides.

Plus a very comprehnsive selection from the entire Hanika range

More from Blueridge

We have significantly extended our Blueridge range of Historic and Contemporary Steel String Acoustics.

New from Alhambra

Jaime Julia Professional series with spruce soundboard and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides (CITES certificated).

2009 Concert model - coming soon.

Probably the broadest range of Alhambra guitars you can find.

Quality and Innovation Characterise Esteve

We have 18 new models in stock from one of the most innovative Spanish makers of well-finished hand-crafted guitars. Sweet toned classicals, exciting flamenco guitars, cutaway electro-classicals, all keenly priced for such high quality instruments.

Semi-Pro Authentic Maccaferri reproductions from Acoustic France

Some of the best Maccaferri (Manouche Jazz / Gypsy Jazz / Django style) guitars, and these are actually made in France by luthier Serge Gallato and his small but enthusiastic team.

There is also their entry level Django model - astounding quality and price, made in China to Serge Gallato's design.

New from Liikanen

I 500 with spruce soundboard and curved fingerboard. Liikanen have been working on a spruce-top version of the very popular I 500C for several years and are only now happy with the result. This is a lovely guitar with a real clarity of tone combined with the power given to the whole Kantare series by the LRS bracing system. Supply is unfortunately still limited.

Model A in Cedar and Bolivian Rosewood.

Model A in Cedar and Indian Rosewood.

We keep the full range of Liikanen guitars and guitar accessories.

Spotlight on
Cutaway Classical and Electro-Classical Guitars

Alhambra CS-3 CW Crossover Cut-away Classical Guitar with optional Fishman Electronics

The nylon strung guitar for the steel string guitarist. Given 4.5 star rating for both "playability" and "sound" by "Guitarist" magazine, March 2008

Choice of solid spruce and solid cedar soundboards. Choice of electronics. Gloss or matt finish.

  Hanika 50PC Classical Guitar with the Florentine Cutaway Option

Hand-built to order by Master luthier Armin Hanika. Optional AER electronics.

Alhambra 3C CW Cutaway Classical Guitar

Choice of solid spruce and solid cedar soundboards. Mahogany back and sides. Choice of electronics

  Alhambra 5P CW E2 Cutaway Classical Guitar with optional Fishman Electronics

Alhambra's best-selling electro-acoustic cutaway classical. Choice of solid spruce and solid cedar soundboards

Alhambra 7P-CW Cutaway Classical Guitar

Cutaway version of Alhambra's acclaimed 7P classical. Typically has a solid spruce soundboard (cedar to order). Solid Rosewood back and sides. Choice of electronics.

  Prudencio Saez Model 90 Cutaway in Bolivian Rosewood

Bolivian rosewood seems to have a mid-tone between maple and Indian rosewood and makes some of the most beautiful looking instruments there are. Fishman electronics fitted.

Alhambra CS-2 CW E3 Crossover Cut-away Classical Guitar with Fishman Electronics

Solid spruce or solid cedar top and solid ovengkol back and sides. Choice of electronics. Narrow and curved fingerboard.

  Prudencio Saez Model 59 Cutaway Classical Guitar in Maple with Fishman Electronics

The maple tonewoods give this guitar a lovely crisp tone - playable right up to its 21st fret.

Alhambra CS 1 CW Crossover Cut-away Classical Guitar

Solid spruce or solid cedar soundboard, narrow and radiused fingerboard, solid mahogany back and sides, choice of electronics.

     
Raimundo 630 Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar - right shoulder. Raimundo 615E Cutaway Electro-Acoustic

Solid cedar soundboard. Ovangkol back and sides. Fishman pickup, preamp, tuner.

  Raimundo 630 Cutaway Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar - back. Raimundo 630E Cutaway Electro-Acoustic

Solid spruce soundboard. Laminated sycamore back and solid sycamore sides. Fishman pickup, preamp, tuner.

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We do all we can to help our customers—

Visit us and play before you buy.

Buy over the internet with confidence with our no-quibble returns policy.

Classical Guitars PLUS is a part of a family-run business which has been doing business on the internet for nearly a decade. If there is more you want to know or more you think we could do, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Our Customers Write

"Thanks for your going the extra mile. I will certainly recommend you to all.
Best regards" Chris Hayter 19/10/2007

"Thanks ... I really appreciate the level of service"
Emily Travis 25/09/2007

"I'm glad to know that I'm dealing with somebody I can believe.
sincerely" Yong-ro Cho, Korea, 5/9/2007

"It's a lovely guitar ... well balanced ... fret board very true ... action is lovely and low and easy to play..."
Sharron Testo, Notts., 17th August 2006.

"The guitar arrived safe and well. Looks great sounds great. Thanks for all your help."
Ian Harding, Suffolk, 25/9/2006.

and lots more...

Articles and tips

Have a look at our growing Articles section. Strings and stringing tips. Humidity. Tone Woods. Luthiers. And more...

Delivery Charges and Orders Outside the UK

Delivery throughout the UK is free as usual. We regularly send guitars, accessories and strings to all parts of the world. Please phone (+44 (0)1363 881174) or email for delivery charges to your country - do not forget to tell us what you want to buy as well as your full postal address. Alternatively just place your order using our secure checkout and we will email you with delivery costs - we will not take payment until you reply confirming your order. Orders from outside the European Union are free of VAT.

20 November 2009