What is the difference between classical and acoustic guitar?

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classical guitars usually come with nylon strings which produces soft sounds compared to Accounstic Steel string Guitars, Not suitable for the Beginners
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Classical guitar has nylon strings and acoustic has steel and bronze strings. Classical is little bit smaller than acoustic. Playing positions are different in both instruments
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The main difference between both the guitars is that , the classical guitars use nylon strings where acoustic guitar uses steel strings , which ultimately make the sound differene in both the guitars.
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