What is the difference between classical and acoustic guitar?

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Both styles of guitar are actually Acoustic guitars but Classical models have nylon strings whereas the more modern instruments, which are referred to as Acoustic guitars, have steel strings. The two types of strings feel and sound very different. Nylon strings are thicker and sound more mellow.
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The basic difference is the strings used. Forclassical guitars its mostly nylon strings. Whereas acoustic is metal strings.
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The basic difference is the strings used. Forclassical guitars its mostly nylon strings. Whereas acoustic is metal strings.
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