Acoustic guitars: These guitars have a hollow body that amplifies the sound of the strings. They are typically played with a pick or fingers, and are often used for folk, blues, and country music.
Electric guitars: These guitars have a solid body and use a pickup to convert the vibrations of the strings into an electrical signal. They are typically played with a pick, and are often used for rock, blues, and jazz music.
Classical guitars: These guitars have a wider neck and nylon strings, and are typically used for classical music.
Flamenco guitars: These guitars have a thinner body and a brighter, more percussive sound than classical guitars, and are typically used for flamenco music.
Steel-string acoustic guitars: These guitars have a steel string, and are typically used for folk, blues, and country music.
12-string guitars: These guitars have 12 strings instead of the usual six, and have a fuller, richer sound. They are often used for folk and country music.
Bass guitars: These guitars are larger and have thicker strings than other guitars, and are used to play the bass notes. They are typically used in a band setting.
Ukuleles: These guitars are small, four-string guitars that are often used for Hawaiian music.