{"id":67537,"date":"2021-02-24T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T14:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=67537"},"modified":"2024-02-01T17:07:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T22:07:15","slug":"different-types-of-acoustic-guitars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/different-types-of-acoustic-guitars\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Acoustic Guitars Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

It seems like someone is strumming an acoustic guitar just about everywhere these days: home, school, church, on vacation, in coffee shops and bars, around the campfire, and so on. But did you know there are several types of acoustic guitars? It\u2019s true, and not all are the best for beginner guitarists to learn on. If you\u2019re wondering what makes these acoustic guitars so different, and which is the best for your goals, this is the guide for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: Some of the guitars mentioned here are \u201cacoustic-electric\u201d or \u201csemi-acoustic.\u201d This means that while you can plug them into amplifiers, they retain their acoustic sound whether unplugged or electric. If you\u2019re looking for an acoustic instrument and find an acoustic-electric guitar that otherwise fits your budget and goals, by all means get it!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Find the right size acoustic guitar<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although nearly all guitars are tuned to the same notes, acoustic guitars can greatly vary in size. Younger players may need smaller guitars to fit their hands and fingers, but anyone, regardless of age, may favor a guitar with a smaller body size due to comfort and portability.<\/span><\/p>\n