In a word, no. For some, the thought of a classical guitar conjures up thoughts of being back at school and learning to play on a cheap nylon-strung guitar with an action so high you could drive a bus between the strings and fingerboard.
Thankfully, not all classical guitars are born equal. For every nightmare-inducing classical, there are ten more fabulously crafted instruments that are a joy to play.
Now, you could certainly learn to play with a classical guitar, but that’s not all they are for. In truth, a classical guitar produces a very distinctive and unique sound and if that’s the tone you are seeking, then you need a classical guitar to achieve it.
For us, these warm and rich instruments are brilliant additions to any guitar collection and are a valuable thing to have in your home studio for bringing new textures and sounds to your tracks.