What is the feature of bossa nova guitar?

What is the feature of bossa nova guitar?

• Hi. I am really absorbed in bossa nova. So, I am practicing and playing bossa nova music lately. But I have only 2 guitars which are electric guitar and folk guitar. I think any ...show more

• Answer:

  I'm fairly certain there is no difference between a "bossa nova" guitar and "classical" guitar. Any good classical guitar should work quite well. Instead of thinking of the guitar as a certain style, maybe think of what kind of tone you want from the instrument, do you want something a little brighter? do you want a guitar that projects well? do you want an instrument that would amplify well? Those things would make more sense to your guitar-making friend. Another idea would be to get photos/video of bossa masters such as Joao Gilberto and look at what kind of guitar they are using. Take those pictures to your friend and see what he thinks.