The classical guitar is lighter in weight for two main reasons: smaller overall dimension -
and no fretboard "adjustment rod" (very few will havea "rod" for adjustment).
By looking at just a photo of two look-alike acoustic guitars one with nylon strings and the other with steel strings you will see the classical with the tuning nobs facing straight back - like a horse's ears - and the steel-string instrument will have the knobs facing to the side - like elephant's ears.
Hope this will help.
Nov 27, 2008
The Neck? by: Anonymous
I don't know what you call it, but when you hold the guitar, it feels more bigger compared to the acoustic guitar. When you hold the part where you play the frets, the classical guitar's one feels bigger than the acoustic guitar.
Yes, you're right. The neck of the classical guitar is usually bigger AND wider than the acoustic guitar. It's traditionally the way each guitar is made.
Trevor M.
