With the slightly narrower neck and the addition of a cutaway, this is the perfect crossover guitar for steel string players or for classical players with smaller hands or a desire for more comfort. It has lattice bracing and French polish finish adding up to a strong voice with lots of character. This projection is excellent.

From the Godin Website: The Multiac nylon SA (synth access) uses the RMC Polydrive system. This system not only produces superb amplified sound, but also produces a hexaphonic output through a 13-pin connector, which provides these guitars with direct access to Roland™ GR-Series synthesizers. The key to the exceptional synth tracking of the Multiac lies not just in the electronics but also in the carefully selected and balanced blend of different wood used in its design. All of the materials used are the result of extensive prototype testing to achieve the best possible combination of plugged-in guitar sound and synth tracking..

We don’t know many luthiers who work harder to hone their craft than Michael Greenfield of Montreal, Quebec. We also don’t know many luthiers who are able to build nylon string guitars at the same level as their steels—again, Michael stands apart. Here we’ve got an agile and responsive 2010 Classical C2 with Flamed Maple back and sides, and a cream-white Alpine Spruce top. The elevated fingerboard and Florentine Cutaway come together for easy access all the way to those dusty upper frets (and Michael’s “swoosh” heelcap helps your left hand snug up a little closer for better access, too), and Michael’s trademark arm bevel keeps player comfort at a maximum.

The back is slightly arched, giving the body a little more air to breathe, and that really comes out in the crisp trebles. The Padauk 12-hole bridge in the Gilbert style combines a more efficient tie block with an attractive aesthetic. Gilbert tuners, 1 7/8” nut, 651mm scale, and 2 1/4” saddle spacing. This beauty is in superb condition, hardly a scratch to be found. The neck is slightly slimmer than your standard classical, making this guitar an easy player. To make the deal even more enticing, this Greenfield C2 has a K&K undersaddle FanTaStick installed as well for when it’s time to take to the stage. And all of this comes wrapped up in an Accord case that’s super light, and just as strong.

Other keywords: nylon-string, classical guitar, classical music, fingerstyle, lutherie, canada

Hawaii-based luthier Steve Grimes knows how to make nylon string sing. This 2002 Cutaway model is a lovely number dressed up with Brazilian Rosewood and Spruce, Koa bindings, and a tasty Abalone palm tree inlaid at the 12th fret—plus the aforementioned cutaway for better access to those dusty top frets. Blue purflings set off the amber colors of the top and Koa bindings, and add a bright spice to the overall aesthetic. Combined with an elliptical rosette of Koa, and this Grimes Nylon String Cutaway stands apart from the crowd in all the right ways.

Other keywords: fingerstyle, crossover guitar, andy jurik, 0667, ameritage, flamed, side dots

This is a very interesting internal chamber design from luthier Arik Kerman of Israel. It incorporates a floating back with small, light braces and smaller internal upper bout area, imagine a guitars inside a guitar. This gives a focused and powerful sound with excellent projection. The carved upper bout edges act as additional sound hole area. This Metamorphosis model is just that, it looks like a big guitar but has the strong, focus character of a small body guitar. If you are seeking something truly unique and collectible, this is it.

Here we have a custom built crossover nylon string guitar that is perfectly suited for the modern nylon player. Built with 14 frets to the body and a cutaway Bernie Lehman left no fret unattainable. The concert size is extremely comfortable and there is a side soundport to insure the player gets to enjoy the clear, crisp voice. But there’s more, the top is Adirondack Red Spruce for power and articulation and the rosette is hand carved in the spruce. This is a wonderful choice for Brazilian music, jazz, contemporary or classical