Although we tend to regard them as one and the same, the Flamenco Guitar and the Spanish Guitar are different, but related. Varations on a theme, if you will. When we refer to the Spanish Guitar, we are speaking about the Spanish Classical Guitar. Like the one played by the legendary Spanish classical guitarist, Andres Segovia.This guitar has a larger body than the Flamenco Guitar, which produces the warmer sound sought by classical players. Another feature that distinguishes the Spanish Guitar from it’s Flamenco cousin, is the absence of a pickguard, as there are no rapid percussive strokes in the classical playing style. The Flamenco Guitar has a narrower body than the Spanish Classical Guitar, and is made from slightly different woods designed to produce a louder and more percussive tone. Typically spruce is used for the top rather than rosewood. This is because the Flamenco Guitar’s first duty was, and is to accompany singers and dancers.