>>1658965nylon string guitars are usually classical guitars. their necks are completely flat, slightly wider, the action is slightly higher, and youd pluck them with your fingers/fingernails instead of a pick. the idea obv to be able to play multiple lines independently like a piano/lute/harp etc
now his guitar doesnt actually look like a classical guitar
idk wtf it is tbh, but from the sound of it, its def nylon strings. nylon strings are generally quite a bit softer. but i still wouldnt doubt his calluses, cuz the dude also was known for playing
and soloing on, which is just ouch a 12string double-neck electric guitar w the orchestra.
and dont let me talk you out of it. the orchestra itself is def worth listening to, its just a fair bit "harder". john was taking a LOT of acid, banging ravi shankars daughter, and way into the far east mysticism, so theres a lotta that stuff mixed in. nvm all his bandmates were worldclass shredders in their own right.