What is the difference between classical and acoustic guitar?

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Classical guitar have nylon strings and acoustic guitar have steel strings
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Both are in same category of musical instruments ( plugged stringed musical instruments) just using different strings. Acoustic strings are ( metal core) stainless steel while classical strings are NYLON strings. the major differences in sound only. Nylon strings are a lot thicker and produce a more...
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Both are in same category of musical instruments ( plugged stringed musical instruments) just using different strings. Acoustic strings are ( metal core) stainless steel while classical strings are NYLON strings. the major differences in sound only. Nylon strings are a lot thicker and produce a more mellow, softer sound than steel strings. read less
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The ultimate difference between an acoustic and a classical guitar is the strings. Classical guitars use nylon strings as opposed to steel strings on an acoustic guitar. This is where the major differences in sound come from. Nylon strings are a lot thicker and produce a more mellow, softer sound than...
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The ultimate difference between an acoustic and a classical guitar is the strings. Classical guitars use nylon strings as opposed to steel strings on an acoustic guitar. This is where the major differences in sound come from. Nylon strings are a lot thicker and produce a more mellow, softer sound than steel strings. read less
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