Classical Guitars

The UK’s largest stock of concert instruments

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Dr Walter Leckie & Don Francisco Tárrega

Presentation & Purchase

We hold Europe's largest stock of fine classical guitars and the choice of concert models is particularly extensive. Also available is an excellent selection of DVDs, CDs, music, and accessories.

Due to current postal restrictions we regret that we cannot supply EU countries with music, books or accessories.

We will be closed to visitors between Saturday 14th of September and Monday the 23rd of September inclusive, for an annual break. Website orders will still be accepted but not processed within this period.

We will still be responding to emails as normal. We look forward to seeing you again from Tuesday 24th onwards, by prior arrangement as normal.

 

We are open for sales on a prior appointment basis, offering visiting hours on Tuesdays – Fridays between 10am and 3.30pm, and Saturdays between 10am – 5pm.

If you would like to visit please let us know – we would be delighted to see you!

Featured Products

Classical Guitars for the enthusiast and professional.

Product Categories

We sell a wide range of instruments, music & books, cds, dvds and accessories

Customer Testimonials

PB – Suffolk UK

I received my Ramirez 4E on Friday and have played it constantly since then. A beautiful guitar, a beautiful case, and best of all, a beautiful sound, rich and warm in the chords, clear and sustained in the trebles… Thank you.

PB (Suffolk - UK)

AS – Taiwan

…the guitar is very good. Thank you so much.

AS (Taiwan)

Steve – Belgium

Hopf still proving a superb recording instrument.

Steve (Belgium)

Martin – Florida USA

The Vicente Carrillo Flamenca Negra Rio is really beautiful. I am really in love with its new design and craftsmanship; although I was very confident buying it, I am really satisfied.

Thanks a lot and the best of wishes,

Martin (Florida - USA)

Robert – Ohio USA

This is a very nice guitar – well made and good sounding. Once again, thank you for the excellent service. I will recommend you to friends.

Robert (Ohio - USA)

AHMS – Brunei

I have just received my Almansa 461. My first impression was Wow! … It has been nice doing business with you. Thank you. I will definitely recommending your store to people here in this side of the world. First class all the way.

AHMS (Brunei)

JR – Co Kerry Ireland

These guys are so easy to buy from! They still believe in providing a service. My new Raimundo is a treat to play and it arrived in a Hiscox case to the West of Ireland in two days.

JR (Co Kerry - Ireland)

PL – Buckinghamshire UK

I just wanted to thank you very much…I am absolutely delighted with the guitar and the sound is amazing…I wish all retailers could learn a few lessons from the exemplary standards of customer service provided by The Classical Guitar Centre.

PL (Buckinghamshire - UK)

WF – Illinois USA

My new guitar arrived this morning. It is terrific and I am so pleased. Both the quality of the instrument and the service you provided have proved to be top notch. Thanks!

WF (Illinois - USA)

BP – Banbury

Hello there, just to say thank you for making another pupil (Roger) happy. Two more pupils should be visiting you shortly.

Best wishes

BP (Banbury - UK)

DH – Hants UK

For those pupils of mine looking to spend £500+, you really are the best place around. I’ve no hesitation in recommending you!

DH (Hants - UK)

Paul – UK

It sounds Superb! It is Beautiful! Thank you! Interlink delivered at noon! The packaging was excellent! If and when I can afford it… I would like to buy another guitar from you! Thank you again.

Yours sincerely

Paul (UK)

JE – Ontario Canada

I was nervous about dealing overseas via the Internet, however I am entirely pleased with the service and quality of goods from the Guitar Centre. Most especially I’m impressed with their obvious high integrity. I recommend them without reservation.

JE (Ontario - Canada)

TM – USA

I just wanted to drop you a note of thanks. I really love the French 19th century guitar I purchased from you a few months back. It is always a little worrisome to do business across the ocean with someone you’ve never met, but in your case it was great.

TM (USA)

Richard – UK

Just to let you know I’m delighted. I’ve played it quite thoroughly now and it is, without doubt, superb value… thank you for answering my emails so straight forwardly and helpfully. Really, I couldn’t be more pleased.

Richard (UK)

Neil – UK

Hi – I bought a Ramirez R4 and received it last Tuesday. Just thought I’d let you know that it arrived safely and is a brilliant guitar to play. Also thanks for the swift service, it was the best.

Neil (UK)

RW – Cheltenham UK

I am really pleased with the 4E you sold me last Friday. Thanks for your kind attention over several hours (and the tea!!)

RW (Cheltenham - UK)

DG -Oxfordshire UK

Thank you very much. What an amazing service. I shall be actively promoting Classical Guitar Centre whenever possible.

DG (Oxfordshire - UK)

BE – North Carolina USA

Hey, this is one good guitar! Actually I am delighted. This is what I expected. Thanks very much. Have a great Christmas. With warm regards,

BE (North Carolina - USA)

Maarten – Netherlands

As you must have understood, I am very satisfied with all the aspects of our doing business in the past week(s), in due time when I will upgrade my guitar, you people are on the top of my list to do business with: great service !!

Thanks again, and best

Maarten (Netherlands)

MT – Yorkshire UK

I write to offer my sincere thanks regarding the recent purchase from you of an Almansa 459 Classical Guitar… the tone is super, so once again a very satisfied customer.

Thanks again for your excellent service.

MT (Yorkshire - UK)

RE – Tenby Pembrokeshire UK

A note to say how pleased I am with the Raimundo 128. It came with us for a week’s holiday to Suffolk and I have been getting to know it. The playing has been coming back to me after a long interval; the guitar is very responsive with a warm singing tone.

RE (Tenby - Pembrokeshire - UK)

Gary – UK

Received the guitar safely today – it’s a beautiful instrument – and a very nice case! Thanks very much.

Best regards

Gary (UK)

DB – San Diego USA

It has been six weeks since I received my guitar and I could not be happier! Beautiful guitar, great playability, awesome tone – 100% satisfied customer!

DB (San Diego - USA)

Darren – New Jersey USA

Again, thank you for all your thoughtfulness and patience. It has been a great pleasure doing business with you. I will recommend you to my guitar-playing friends. Looking forward to hearing from you.

All the best,

Darren (New Jersey - USA)

JP – Loughborough UK

Just a quick note to thank you for your time and assistance yesterday. I am very pleased with the new Ignacio Rozas guitar and enjoyed the time spent selecting it. As always, it is a pleasure doing business with you.

Regards

JP (Loughborough - UK)

LT – London UK

Many thanks for your extremely friendly and courteous service and for the best selection of beautiful classical guitars in the country.

Best wishes always

LT (London - UK)

K.C. – USA

The Conde Hermanos Felipe V is a wonderful instrument. It sounds even better than it looks. I feel very lucky to have it in my collection.

Thank you so much.

K.C. (USA)

Peter – UK

The Ramirez R4 arrived this morning safe and sound. Many thanks for your excellent service. Many thanks again for your help

Peter (UK)

Robert – Isle of Lewis UK

What can I say? The guitar has arrived and is everything I expected it to be. Really it is hard to imagine how these guitars can be improved on but no doubt they do. Maybe next year I’ll go in for his double top, it must be awesome! Thanks again.Best regards,

Robert (Isle of Lewis - UK)

Michelle – UK

Just a quick note to say thank you for making my husband’s day…he loves his new guitar – I couldn’t wait to give it to him so I got him to open it on Friday and we were both very impressed – the wood looks fantastic and it plays like a dream – brilliant

Michelle (UK)

Guy – UK

Can I also take this opportunity to thank you for the excellent personal service I received when purchasing my guitar. I feel I was patiently guided to getting the most suitable instrument for my needs as a beginner, without any pressure selling.

Guy (UK)

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