The short answer

If your fingers are sore or you want a soft, warm tone: classical. If you want to play pop, folk, worship, or sing-alongs: acoustic. If you love rock and will invest in an amp: electric.

Acoustic (steel-string)

• Louder, brighter, more modern
• Narrower neck — easier for small hands
• Steel strings feel harder at first (fingers adjust in 2–4 weeks)
• Our models: BabySage BS001, SAG001, SAG002

Classical (nylon-string)

• Warmer, softer tone
• Wider neck — slightly harder for small hands but easier on fingers
• Nylon strings are gentle — no callus pain
• Our model: SCG001

Electric

• Loudest and most versatile — but needs amp, cable, gear
• Thin strings, easiest to press
• Great for rock, blues, funk, worship lead
• Coming soon to SageGuitar

Our general recommendation

Most first-timers should start acoustic. If finger pain is a real worry, start classical. You can always switch later.