This parlor-sized guitar is perfect for players with a smaller build. A spruce top with select hardwood back and sides offers well-balanced tone. The neck is hardwood, with a rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The classic shape and tapered body create a full acoustic sound. With steel strings and a satin finish. First Act Discovery Acoustic Guitar features: Steel string acoustic guitar sized for children Natural wood for great sound Thin frets and low string action for easy playing Did You Know? The guitar got its start in Spain. As a matter of fact, the word guitar comes from the Spanish word guitarra. When you strum a guitar, the strings vibrate and from sound waves, which travel to your ears, letting you hear the guitar's sound.