1. The appearance is different: the classical guitar neck is thick and short, acoustic guitar neck is thin and long.
2. The acoustic guitar case is larger than the classical guitar case.
3. Different materials: classical guitars use nylon strings, and acoustic guitars use steel strings.
4. Different timbre: the classical guitar sound is soft, round, subtle, warm, and the volume is very small. The acoustic guitar sound is crisp, bright and loud.
5.Different repertoires: classical guitars are suitable for playing classical repertoires, and acoustic guitars are suitable for playing modern music.
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Type | Classical Guitar | Acoustic guitar |
Machine Head | Generally use openpeg | Generally, use fully Closed chrome peg |
Guitar String Winder | usually installed on the side wall of the headstock | usually installed behind the headstock |
Frets | Generally 12 fretwire | Generally 14 fretwire(some small guitar also have 12 fretwire) |
Fingerboard size | mostly48mm-52mm | mostly 43mm-47mm |
Fret marks | on the side of the neck | on the center of the fingerboard and the side of the neck |
Strings | Nylon strings | Steel strings |
Size | International standard size 39 inches, 36 inches, etc. | International standard size 41 inches, 40, 39, 36 inches, etc. |
Cutaway | ConcertCutaway | Dreadnought Cutaway |
Body shape | Jumbo, Sound; huge volume, full bass | Dreadnought、Auditorium、OM、Jumbo |
End Pin | Classical guitar generally without end pin | Classical guitars generally have end pin (to facilitate strap fixing) |
Bridqe Din | Classical guitars generally do not have bridqe din | Classical guitars generally have bridqe din |
Sale Length | the length of the string between the nut and the bridge, the strings in this interval can effectively and fully vibrate | |
Definition of guitar size | The length from the top of the head to the bottom of the guitar body: 1 inch = 2.54 cm | |
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