nylon
same as a regular guitar , its cosmetic like F holes on certain archtop guitars. See what others are using with theirs and take it from there.
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.
It all depends on what type of acoustic guitar it is, if its a classical then its nylon strung, steel strung acoustics can use the same strings as an electric. Some people prefer "bronze" strings for their acoustic. May 2013 As a side note, It is important to understand strings and acoustic/classical guitars. Classical or palor guitars are best suited using nylon strings since most do not have truss rods in the neck. Therefore keeps the string tension less and not an aid in warping the neck. DO NOT put steel strings on a Classical guitar! Nylon strings also create a warmer more inviting sound for the style of music played. A classical guitar has a slotted headstock not solid and tuning keys are in a downward position. Bronze Phospher strings are best suited for a standard acoustic guitar which Notably has a solid headstock with horizontal tuning keys. These guitars generally have an adjustable truss rod in the neck and aid in support of the string tension pull. Bronze strings allow a less pull on the neck while allowing ease of tuning and a somewhat brighter sound that nylon and warmer than steel. Steel strings can be used on a standard acoustic, but I don't recommended using them. There are many style and gauge strings available for all guitars, when in doubt go to your local music store and ask for help, its free, with the purchase of a set of strings.
bass strings
the best string size for this is 8-38 but their very quiet and break easily. its best to just stick with light gauge 9-42 until your fingers develop strength. Think of it like weight training. My advice is to lower the action as its much easier if your strings are low to the fretboard and of course lower tunings aren't as brutal to your fingers.
No. Violins are bowed and have four strings. Guitars are strummed and have 6 strings
No. It all depends on what type of guitar you have and what size strings it needs. :)
In case you are unsure about whether or not you will keep playing, it's a good idea to buy a cheap one. When in comes to playability it doesn't really matter, guitars are guitars. However, many people find electric or steel-stringed acoustic guitars easier to play than classical guitars which usually have a wider neck and, some might say, "clumsy" nylon strings.
If you mean the very low cost "El Cheezo" type, no, I see no advantage in that: They sound lousy, and are difficult to play. Neither of those things helps to inspire a beginner. There are inexpensive guitars that sound good, and play reasonably well - they may be a few dollars more, but are well worth it.
same as a regular guitar , its cosmetic like F holes on certain archtop guitars. See what others are using with theirs and take it from there.
The invention of the lap steel guitar in 1885 is most-commonly attributed to Joseph Kekuku. Lap steel guitars are similar to standard guitars but have some important differences: the strings of a lap steel guitar are raised at the bridge and neck ends, usually one half inch off the fingerboards; the strings of regular guitars have their strings directly against the fingerboards. Because the strings of lap steel guitars are raised and are too high to touch the fingerboard, regular fretted-type playing is impossible; consequently, the number of chords available to lap steel guitars are less than regular fretted guitars. A lap steel guitar player changes pitch by pressing a metal or glass tube against the strings rather than pressing the strings onto a fret. As a result of the fewer chord options and interesting pitch variations, many lap steel players make use of lap steel's rich tones to play melodies. There are three main types of lap steel guitars: Lap slide guitars (e.g., Hawaiian guitar) Resonator guitars--both the round and square neck types (e.g., Dobro, National) Electric lap steel guitars (having up to ten strings) Although lap slide and resonator guitars may be equipped with pick-ups, they do not rely on electrical amplification to be played. The most common use for lap steel guitars is in Hawaiian, country or bluegrass types of music, but they are sometimes used in rock and jazz. Lap steel guitars are commonly played on a lap, but some players use a stool or table.Lap steel guitars are most commonly played with a right-hand thumbpick and up to four left-hand fingerpicks. Some notable lap steel guitar players include Ben Harper, Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Junior Brown, John Fahey, Orville Johnson, David Hildago, Bob Brozman, and Ben Keith. The price ranges of Lap Steel Guitars is quite varied with new models costing as little as one hundred dollars; however, vintage lap steel guitars--especially resonator-type guitars--may be priced in the many thousands of dollars.
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.
It all depends on what type of acoustic guitar it is, if its a classical then its nylon strung, steel strung acoustics can use the same strings as an electric. Some people prefer "bronze" strings for their acoustic. May 2013 As a side note, It is important to understand strings and acoustic/classical Guitars. Classical or palor guitars are best suited using nylon strings since most do not have truss rods in the neck. Therefore keeps the string tension less and not an aid in warping the neck. DO NOT put steel strings on a Classical guitar! Nylon strings also create a warmer more inviting sound for the style of music played. A classical guitar has a slotted headstock not solid and tuning keys are in a downward position. Bronze Phospher strings are best suited for a standard acoustic guitar which Notably has a solid headstock with horizontal tuning keys. These guitars generally have an adjustable truss rod in the neck and aid in support of the string tension pull. Bronze strings allow a less pull on the neck while allowing ease of tuning and a somewhat brighter sound that nylon and warmer than steel. Steel strings can be used on a standard acoustic, but I don't recommended using them. There are many style and gauge strings available for all guitars, when in doubt go to your local music store and ask for help, its free, with the purchase of a set of strings.
It all depends on what type of acoustic guitar it is, if its a classical then its nylon strung, steel strung acoustics can use the same strings as an electric. Some people prefer "bronze" strings for their acoustic. May 2013 As a side note, It is important to understand strings and acoustic/classical guitars. Classical or palor guitars are best suited using nylon strings since most do not have truss rods in the neck. Therefore keeps the string tension less and not an aid in warping the neck. DO NOT put steel strings on a Classical guitar! Nylon strings also create a warmer more inviting sound for the style of music played. A classical guitar has a slotted headstock not solid and tuning keys are in a downward position. Bronze Phospher strings are best suited for a standard acoustic guitar which Notably has a solid headstock with horizontal tuning keys. These guitars generally have an adjustable truss rod in the neck and aid in support of the string tension pull. Bronze strings allow a less pull on the neck while allowing ease of tuning and a somewhat brighter sound that nylon and warmer than steel. Steel strings can be used on a standard acoustic, but I don't recommended using them. There are many style and gauge strings available for all guitars, when in doubt go to your local music store and ask for help, its free, with the purchase of a set of strings.
seawater
bass strings
Dean Guitar sells acoustic guitars. Dean Martin guitars are known in the guitar industry to be some of the finest and most skill crafted guitars made.