Classical Vs. "Normal" acoustic guitar
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Posted on May 06, 2004 01:26 am
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Melodic Master Mind
Member Since: Apr 19, 2004
high......what are the differences between the classical acoustic guitar and the "normal" one? (except the amount a frets).....does it sound basically the same?...........thanks
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MauzgrrrrrrrMember
Since: Mar 29, 2004
May 06, 2004 04:06 am No man. The classical sound is a softer, while the acoustic is more metallic. Sting uses a lot of acoustic in recent stuff - the nylon high strings you can hear have little twang. While the standard acoustic you could hear in something like eric clapton's tears in heaven unplugged album. The acoustic is more metallic sounding and often used almost like a percussion instrument when the pick makes the strumming sound (this is why it is important to mic the strings).
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
May 06, 2004 09:37 am Mauz has got it! Words such as: earthy, mellow, open, might apply more to classical strung and designed acoustic. It's almost hard to talk about as each guitar is made to have it's "signature sound". I guess it's all in what font you like?
DanMember
Since: Nov 21, 2002
May 06, 2004 04:52 pm cant forget about resonators! i have 2 dobros and love em. Loud, Bright, Twangy, awesome for slide. I guess that would be the "font i like" as walt said.
May 07, 2004 07:41 pm Classic acoustic guitar is a bit easier to play due to the softer nylon strings, it has a mellower sound, and there is more space in between strings, great for finger-picking. As for the steel-strung Acoustc... it has a richer and metallic sound, Mauz has said pretty much everything about steel-strung acoustic, actually.
