Commonly the main differences between classical and acoustic guitars include the following:
1. Appearance: The head of the classical guitar is usually hollow, and the string buttons are generally plastic; The head of the acoustic guitar is solid wood, and the string buttons are usually metal. The neck of the classical guitar is wide and short, and the fingerboard surface generally has no phonemic points. The neck of the acoustic guitar is thin and long, and there are phonemic points on the fingerboard. The classical guitar has a small body, only rounded corners, and no solid cone. The folk guitar has a large body, with rounded corners and missing corners, and a solid string cone.
2. Material: The classical guitar uses nylon strings, pure and thick sound quality, rich and beautiful timbres. acoustic guitar is the use of wire strings, the sound quality is deep honest thick, round and bright.
3. Timbre: The timbre of classical guitar pays more attention to delicate and harmonious, suitable for playing classical music. The sound of the acoustic guitar is more expressive, suitable for playing pop music and folk music.
4. Performance form: When playing classical guitar, it is necessary to play in strict posture, and the use of finger strings and skills is very strict; acoustic guitar playing is more free and uninhibited. Repertoire, classical guitar mainly plays classical music solo, duet and so on. The acoustic guitar mainly plays popular music in the form of playing, solo, or electric band ensemble.
It is important to note that while there are many differences between classical and acoustic guitars, the line between the two is not absolute when it comes to actual playing. Players can adjust according to the needs of the music content or their own playing habits.
