CLASSICAL GUITARs

Although they look very similar in design, Nylon String Acoustic Guitars have a very different sound and feel from their steel string counterparts.

Nylon string acoustic guitars are typically smaller in body size, and the neck on a nylon string is much wider than on a steel string. This allows for more space between the strings, which is very helpful as nylon strings are typically played with the fingers of the right hand rather than a guitar pick.

Nylon strings have a softer feel and wider dynamic range than steel strings, and can be played very softly or with great intensity depending on the playing style and situation. As a result of this softer feel, nylon strings are easier for beginning guitarists to press down and create sound, but the wider neck can prove problematic for the left hand, especially when learning chords.

Nylon string guitars are typically found in Classical guitar and Flamenco guitar performance styles, but have also found their way in to Latin musical styles as well as Rock and Roll, especially when these styles have classical influences. 

It is also important to know that you cannot put nylon strings on a steel string guitar and vice versa. It is extremely important that you never put steel strings on a guitar designed for nylon strings, as the greater tension of the steel strings is highly likely to damage your instrument.