What's the difference between a 'classical' and 'acoustic' guitar?
• A classical guitar (or Spanish guitar) will normally feature nylon strings, a slotted headstock, and a fairly wide neck and body. It has a softer, more mellow sound than the acoustic guitar.
• An acoustic guitar will have a slimmer appearance than its classical counterpart. The neck is thinner, allowing smaller hands to reach around with ease. Acoustic guitars usually feature steel strings, which produces the louder sound that is associated with pop or folk music today.
What's the difference between nylon guitar strings verses steel guitar strings?
Nylon string guitars have nylon strings for the highest 3 strings and nylon wrapped in steel for the lower 3
Nylon strings are easier on a beginners fingers than a steel string
Nylon string guitars are more mellow sounding than a steel string guitar
Nylon string guitars usually have smaller bodies than a steel string acoustic guitar.
Nylon string guitars preferred by classical and flamenco musicians and are usually preferred for students when being taught in class or with private professional lessons.
Nylon string / classical guitars invariably have wider necks (about 2") than steel string acoustic guitars. the neck profile is also larger usually, although some have a "flattened" C shape, which can be very comfortable to play despite the wide neck.
Steel string guitars are usually louder, brighter in tone and have larger bodies than nylon string guitars.
The steel strings can cut into the beginners fingers until they develop calluses after a few weeks of consistent playing.
Steel string acoustic guitars are usually preferred by folk, country-western, rock, pop and Celtic musicians Steel string acoustic guitars have much more tension on the neck and body of the guitar.
What size guitar is right for my child?
Age is a general guideline for the size guitar your child needs. Your child's variance in height to other children in the same age group can guide you to a smaller or larger guitar. A large child might move up a size and a small child might move down a size. If the size you order is not right, don't worry.
This chart will help you decide what to buy.
Age Guitar Recommendation
3 to 6 years old Either child size or 1/2 size
6 to 9 years old Either 1/2 or three-quarter size
9 to 12 and older 3/4 or full size guitars
Kids Drum Set Buyers Guide
Every child is different in size no matter if they are the same age. As a guideline, for children under the age of 10, parents should look for a drum set with a bass drum usually between 12-14" in diameter as is found in a kids drumset. For older children, a beginners drumset with a bass drum of at least 16" in diameter is preferred.
