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What is the best guitar for my situation?
I want to learn finger picking (like classical guitar), but I’d also like to learn to play an acoustic guitar with a plectrum, and play fast songs. Is it a good idea to buy a classical guitar and use it for both a plectrum and to finger pick, or should I buy an acoustic? From what I’ve been told classical and acoustic guitars are very different so I should ask around before I make a decision. I am grateful for any advice, thanks so much.
An acoustic guitar is one where the sound is produced acoustically rather than by electronic means, so both classical (nylon string) and steel-string non-electric instruments, which produce sound in exactly the same way, fall into this category. Classical guitars are usually played with the bare fingers, but steel-strings are often played with bare fingers, with fingerpicks, or with a plectrum (flatpick) – even occasionally with a flatpick AND fingers (like Doc Watson). So based on the types of picking you want to do, a steel-string would be the best choice.
A steel-string will also allow techniques, like “bending” notes, that are not possible on a classical but may be needed for styles like rock and blues. However, a classical is better suited to some types of music. So the type of music you want to play should factor into your decision.
Many beginners start with a classical because they feel that the strings will be easier on their fingers. However, much depends on how the guitar is adjusted (“set up”), and you cannot count on having a really good setup “out of the box” . A good repairman can make a steel-string very easy to play, so if you feel you’ll ultimately want to play steel-string, I’d go ahead and get one.
A common mistake is to buy a classical with the idea of putting steel strings on it later. That will destroy the guitar. Conversely, a steel-string will not play or sound properly with nylon strings.
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