Steel String
 Steel-string acoustics are designed
for performing a wide variety of musical styles from folk, country,
jazz to rock and hard blues. They have a "big sound" that's
great for either rhythm or solo performers. As the name implies, they
use steel strings, which produce a ringing sustain and a brighter
tone than nylon strings. You play these guitars using a pick or finger
and by strumming.
Classical
 Classical (or nylon-string) guitars produce
less sustain and a more
mellow tone than steel-string guitars. They are designed for performing Spanish,
Brazilian, flamenco, jazz and, of course, classical music. You play them using finger-style
techniques. The wider neck gives this style of player more room to get
their fingers between the strings. Young kids may benefit from
starting on a classical guitar because the nylon strings are softer on
their fingers.
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