Types Of Spanish Guitars

The two primary types of Spanish guitars serve as the foundation for nearly all nylon-string variations. 1. Classical Guitar ( Guitarra Clásica )

If you are watching a performance and want to know which type of Spanish guitar is being played, look for these signs: types of spanish guitars

| Feature | Classical Guitar | Flamenco Guitar | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Indian Rosewood | Cypress | | Body Depth | Deeper (90-100mm) | Shallower (85-95mm) | | Neck Width | Wider (50-52mm) | Narrower (48-50mm) | | Action (String Height) | Higher (~4mm low E) | Lower (~3mm low E) | | Sustain | Long, ringing | Short, percussive | | Tone | Warm, round, balanced | Bright, dry, punchy, "bark" | | Tap Plate | No | Yes (golpeador) | | Best for | Legato, polyphony, sustained notes | Rhythm, percussive attacks, fast runs | The two primary types of Spanish guitars serve