What guitar has the rounded back?

The most famous roundback guitar is the Ovation. A roundback or bowlback guitar is an acoustic guitar where the back of the body is rounded.

What are the round guitars called?

Resonator guitar

Single cone resonator with metal body
String instrument
Other names	Dobro
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	321.322
Inventor(s)	John Dopyera

What are the 8 types of guitars?

• Acoustic Guitar. Let’s start with the acoustic.
• Electric Guitar. Without a doubt, the electric guitar is the coolest instrument on the list.
• Electro-acoustic Guitar. An electro-acoustic guitar is exactly what it sounds like.
• Semi-acoustic Guitar.
• Classical Guitar.
• Lap Steel Guitar.
• Bass Guitar.
• Resonator.

What are 12 string guitars for?

Consequently, 12-string acoustic guitars are most commonly used for rhythm playing although this is not a hard and fast rule. The chord shapes are the same as they are on a 6-string guitar but barre chords can be a little more tricky (and painful) as there are twice as many strings to fret.

What is a miniature guitar called?

A guitalele (sometimes spelled guitarlele or guilele), also called a ukitar, or kīkū, is a guitar-ukulele hybrid, that is, “a 1/4 size” guitar, a cross between a classical guitar and a tenor or baritone ukulele. The guitalele is variously marketed (and used) as a travel guitar or children’s guitar.

How much should you spend on a beginner guitar?

A good ballpark cost for a decent, beginner guitar is anywhere between $200 and $800. Depending on your means, your previous experience, and your commitment to learning, this is different for every individual.

Is it worth buying a 12-string guitar?

If you are already a guitar player and you like the sound of a 12 string then yes, it’s worth it. If you are new to guitar it will be easier and faster to start with a six string, preferably nylon strings if you’re brand new as it’s easier to fret the strings with nylon and facilitates getting a good start.