What kind of guitar is this?

What you have there is a student model classical guitar. Unless there is a label inside the sound hole, it would be difficult at best to figure out what company made it. It doesn't look like an expensive model. Guessing from it's appearance, I'd say that it was probably a Yamaha student model. They cost around $139 new. They sell used for about $50. It would serve you well to re-string it and learn how to play it.

***WARNING***

Do not attempt to put steel strings on this guitar, or you will permanently damage it. Only use nylon strings. The strings on this guitar are very crappy. I'd suggest replacing them with a new set of D'addario Classics or Pro Arte. They are way better than what you have, but at around $5 a set, they wont hurt your budget. Your guitar will sound a lot better with decent strings.

I do not recommend using ball end nylon strings, or using a bottom tie. You loose a lot of tone. There are instructions in the string sets on how to properly tie them. I can't be totally sure by your photo, but it looks like your strings are currently tied incorrectly. A string winder is only a few bucks and makes the job a lot easier. Here is a tutorial on how to correctly change your strings.

http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/Guitar/Se...

Happy Jamming

xx

It's a classical acoustic guitar that uses nylon strings and was made in Madrid, Spain. I would venture a strong guess that it is a fine acoustic to play, judged by its manufacturer in Spain.

If this guitar is yours then I recommend that you begin guitar lessons right away. It looks to be a fine instrument. Cost-wise the guitar could be anywhere between $300 to $3,000.

Just for the record, the Western flat-top steel-stringed guitar is also an acoustic.

It's a nylon Spanish (classical) guitar.

In my opinion it looks like a $150 guitar. But a fine $150 guitar at that. It's nothing that will sell for any money, but it looks like a great guitar to cozy up to. It will sound nice and warm with some new nylon strings. Does it play in tune? It might need a neck-adjustment.

Enjoy.

From the look of it, it is either a classical guitar or acoustic.