Steel String Acoustic
This type of guitar is well suited for strumming and fingerpicking although steel strings require more strength to play fingerstyle.
Nylon String Guitars
Nylon sting guitars play a warmer sound than the steel string guitars. Nylon strings have less sting tension which helps facilitate the strumming.
Archtops
Archtops guitars are known for its mellow tone and are popular in jazz music.
Tonewoods
Tonewoods include Sitka Spruce, Engelmann Spruce, Adirondack Spruce, Cedar, Mahogany, Maple, and Rosewood.
Laminate or Solid Wood
Guitars can also be made of laminate wood or solid wood. Laminate wood is thin sheets of wood glued together. Solid wood is a solid piece of wood.