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Why is the head of a classical guitar different that a steel string guitar?
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What guitar is better a acoustic guitar and a classical guitar?
The term acoustic, albeit not neccessarily accurate, usually implies a guitar with steel strings, whereas classical implies the use of nylon strings. For playing almost all types of modern music, a guitar with steel strings is preferred.
Can you play classical guitar just like a steel string guitar?
yes,just play like i do
Whats the difference between an acoustic guitar and a classical acoustic guitar?
Nylon strings are lower tension in comparison to steel strings and have a warmer tone than steel string, thus making steel strings higher tension than nylon with a brighter tone than nylon strings.
What kind of instrument are string?
guitar, sitar, violin, bass, banjo, cello, ukulele, steel strum guitar, and classical strum guitar, harp, piano
Could you get a nylon acoustic guitar re-stringed so it could be a normal acoustic instead of nylon?
I would not advise this because most classical, or nylon string guitars do not have the steel reinforcing rod in the neck of the guitar that the steel string guitars have.
What does the classical guitar sound like?
A classical guitar IS an acoustic guitar. Now, if you are asking, "How can I make a classical guitar sound like a steel-string flattop guitar", the answer is: You can't. The only way you could approach that is to put steel strings on the classical guitar, and if you do that, you WILL, not "maybe", FOR SURE, destroy the guitar. In fact, the bridge may pop completely off the guitar while you are tuning up for the first time. If you want steel-string sound, get a steel-string acoustic. Please don't ruin a perfectly good classical trying to get that sound. This is 45 years of being a guitarist talking, here.
Can the 3 nylon strings on a classical guitar be replaced with all steel strings?
no, a classical guitar doesn't always have a truss rod. The added tension could warp the neck making it unplayable over time. In my experience classical guitars also have softer frets than a steel string guitar. Steel strings would eat away at a classical guitars frets in no time. I've personally witnessed classical guitars that were ruined because someone wanted to use steel strings on them.
Can you strum a classical guitar?
Yes, i do regularly. You will not get the same resonance as a steel string but you can and well.
When was the modern acoustic guitar made?
the first 6 string guitar that really looks and is played and is essentially built like a modern guitar is the 6 string classical guitar which is universally credited to Antonio Torres of Spain. The steel string acoustic that we know today is generally credited to either, or both Martin and / or Gibson.
Can you use bronze acoustic string on classic acoustic guitar?
If by "classic acoustic guitar" you mean the small bodied, slotted-headstock type of guitar commonly called simply a "classical" guitar, the answer is an emphatic NO. Any type of steel strings on a true classical guitar will ruin it. Classical guitars must be strung with nylon or gut strings only.
Is the steel string guitar the oldest kind of guitar that was ever made?
the steel string guitar is not the oldest guitars and not the newest either because theirs also the elictric guitar
What is the difference classical and acoustic guitar?
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.
