Acoustic guitars are available with either steel strings or nylon strings. Guitars with nylon strings are often referred to as classical guitars. Here are some of the main differences between the two different types of guitar.

Can nylon strings be used on acoustic guitars?

You can put nylon strings on your acoustic guitar But might need to make some adjustments or a full guitar setup. Classical nylon strings don't have ball ends thus might feel thicker for the nut slot and can lead to excessive string buzzing.

Do acoustic guitars have steel or nylon strings?

A classical guitar uses nylon strings whereas the modern acoustic uses steel string, hence it's often referred to as a “steel string acoustic”. These strings both sound and feel very different indeed. The nylon strings of a classical guitar are a lot thicker and mellower or softer sounding than those of a steel string.