Classical guitar
A classical guitar, also called a Spanish guitar, is a musical instrument from the family of musical instruments called chordophones. This instrument is most commonly used by classical guitarists playing classical music, but it is also used in other music genres. It was first recognized 4 - 5 thousand years ago.
Classical Guitar Media
Range and (standard) tuning of a guitar
Guitars from the Museum Cité de la Musique in Paris (which houses almost 200 classical guitars)
19th century guitar made by Manuel de Soto y Solares, held by Spanish guitarist Rafael Serrallet
The Guitar Player (c. 1672), by Johannes Vermeer, guitar Voboam
Popular song (public domain): Spanish Romance.
Diagram showing exterior parts of the classical guitar
A photo of a contemporary "double-top" construction guitar made by Gernot Wagner in 2013 and owned by Jason Vieaux.
