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29/10/2024

The Difference Between Classic Guitar and Acoustic Guitar

There is a common problem for many guitar beginners: Learn acoustic guitar or classic guitar? Now, Raysen will introduce these two kinds of guitar minutely to you and hope this blog will help you to find your favorite and the most suitable guitar for yourself.

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Classic Guitar:
The classic guitar was formerly known as the classical 6-string guitar, which was named for its molding in the classical period. On the fingerboard, from the string pillow to the joint of the handle and the violin case is 12 characters, the fingerboard is wide, the nylon string is used, the sound quality is pure and thick, the sound color is rich, and there is no protective plate. Mainly used to play classical music, from the playing posture to the finger touch string have strict requirements, profound skills, is the guitar family of the highest artistic, the most representative, the most extensive adaptation, the most depth, the most recognized by the art world.

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Acoustic Guitar:

The acoustic guitar (steel-string guitar) is a plucked musical instrument that is similar in shape to a violin and usually has six strings. The acoustic guitar neck is relatively thin, the upper finger is 42mm wide, from the string pillow to the body a total of 14 characters, the case has a crescent shaped guard plate, the use of wire string playing. The fingerboard is narrow, the use of steel strings, the guitar tail has a strap nail, the panel generally has a guard plate, can be played with nails or picks. Acoustic guitar sound color is round and bright, sound quality is deep and honest, playing posture is relatively free, mainly used to accompany the singer, suitable for country, folk and modern music, playing form is more relaxed and casual. It is the most common of many guitars.

The Difference Between Acoustic Guitar and Classic Guitar:

Classic Guitar3 Acoustic Guitar4
Head Hollowed-out Head Solid wood Head
Neck Thick and short Thin and long
Fingerboard Wide Narrow
Case Small; rounded Big; rounded or cutaway
String Nylon string Steel string
Application Classic and Jazz guitar Folk, pop and rock music
Style Solo, ensemble Playing
Knob Plastic knob Metal knob
Sound warm and round; pure and thick; small crisp and bright; metal sound, loud

Choosing acoustic guitar or classic guitar depends on your favorite music style and playing way. For beginners, interest and passion are the best motivation. No matter what style you like, acoustic guitar or classic guitar, all kinds of guitars, you can find the best and most suitable one in Raysen. If you don’t know how to choose, please contact our staff to help you. Raysen is the professional guitar manufacturer, you can enjoy the best service in Raysen. Welcome to consult.

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