Acoustic guitar information

An acoustic guitar is a fretted musical instrument that produces sound via vibrating strings above a hollow chamber in the guitar's body. The vibrations carry through the air and do not require electrical amplification (although many acoustic guitars also function as electric guitars).

1. Why is it called acoustic guitar?
2. What are some interesting facts about the acoustic guitar?
3. What is the difference in acoustic guitars?
4. What is the history of the acoustic guitar?

Why is it called acoustic guitar?

The original, general term for this stringed instrument is guitar, and the retronym 'acoustic guitar' distinguishes it from an electric guitar, which relies on electronic amplification. ... The string causes the soundboard and the air enclosed by the sound box to vibrate.

What are some interesting facts about the acoustic guitar?

The oldest acoustic guitar is over 3500 years old. It was found in Egypt and was in the court of Queen Hatshepsut; the player was the bard of the royal court and was buried by the queen. The guitar was made of cedar and had three strings as well as a plectrum.

What is the difference in acoustic guitars?

A classical guitar uses nylon strings whereas the modern acoustic uses steel string, hence it's often referred to as a “steel string acoustic”. ... With steel-string acoustic guitar strings you get a very twangy and bright sound that resonates (lasts longer) than a classical guitar. They also feel very different too.

What is the history of the acoustic guitar?

The first nylon string acoustic guitar was developed in Italy by the Italian luthier Gaetano Vinaccia. However, the design and standardization of the modern classical guitar is credited to Spanish Luthier Antonio Torres Jurado working in Seville, Spain in 1850.