When you are looking to buy a acoustic guitar, note that there are two major kinds from which you can choose – the nylon string and the steel string guitar. Inside of this there are minor differences in the features that come with these guitars. The choice you make depends on the type of sound you need. Each type has its own distinctive feel that experts can easily distinguish. If it is a classic guitar that you want, then you should buy nylon strings for it. Such a guitar is good for playing Latin, pop and folk music.

Steel string guitars existed very early in history. Even in the 1850 BC there were instruments that fairly resembled the guitar of modern times. In ancient Egypt too there were evidences of guitar shaped instruments that had marked frets around the neck area. Europeans deserve some credit for fashioning a guitar that is quite popular in today’s times. Though they developed these guitars, original acoustic guitars were founded and developed in America. Martin and Gibson are two famous acoustic guitar manufacturers in America. The guitars of today have 6 strings or 12 strings and both are commonly widely as concert instruments.

However, it is the steel string guitar that is more prominent of the two. The nylon string guitar may prove to be a bit difficult for people who are used to playing electric guitars, especially novices. The steel string is more easier to play, thanks to the closer spacing of strings and the right measure of string tension. There are guitarists who play music from both the guitars. It depends on the music and the mood that goes with it.

A Steel String Electric guitar is used mainly to play folk, country, western, Celtic and jazz music. This is because these guitars have a stronger bracing inside the body, provide an earthly resonance and a more natural tone. The Steel String Electric guitar has more tension and a steel truss rod embedded in its neck.

A Steel String Acoustic Guitar has a bright and lively resonance, especially when you get a guitar that is made of real rosewood. There are so many models and they are available for various prices. Some of the best in the market are: Epiphone DR-212 12-String Acoustic Guitar Natural Chrome Hardware (12 string guitar),Yamaha F310 Acoustic Guitar Pro Pack, Falcon FG100N Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural, Candy Rox 3/4 Size Acoustic Heart Guitar Pack, Martin Smith Resonator Style Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst and Chrome, Washburn Rover N Travel Acoustic Guitar - Natural and Classic Cantabile WS-12 Western Guitar with Preamp / EQ.

Here are some Steel String Acoustic Guitar players - Jerry Piatt – who was famous for his 12 string guitar, Steven Thompson, Joe Shmoe, Sydney B, Johnny Rowland and Joseph Graziosi.