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Well, your question is a bit flawed because, technically, a classical guitar is also acoustic. Classical Guitars have nylon strings and wider necks. They also have a much softer, more subdued tone and are usually played using "finger style" technique. A "standard" acoustic guitar has steel strings and a more narrow (and reinforced) neck. Steel string guitars provide a "brighter" sound, can be a bit harder on the fingers, and are usually (though not always) played with a pick.

*Pro tip: Never string a classical guitar with steel strings. The necks of classical guitars are not reinforced (with a metal rod called a truss rod) and cannot handle the additional tension of steel strings. The result will be catastrophic to the guitar.

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