Questions about acoustic-electric classical (nylon-string) guitar?

Question

I am thinking to buy this acoustic-electric classical guitar from an online store. I have a few questions that need to be answered, but the sellers is being a jackass so I need your help.

First, it seems this partiular model is powered by a 9-V battery AS WELL AS needs to be plugged into an AMP in order to produce sound. Is this true for ALL acoustic-electric classical guitars, or is this simply crappy model? (by being crappy I mean it doesn't have a power adapter that allows me to connect to an external power source: I hate using betteries).

Second, continuing my last question, why wouldn't it produce sound if I don't plug it into am AMP? I mean, after all, this is still a classical guitar with nylon string, isn't it??

Third, if there are acoustic-electric classical guitars that allows me to connect to an externa power source and saves me the hassel of using batteries, and one that would allow me to play without an AMP, what brand/model is it and where can I buy it??

Thx

Answer 1

1. If it has an active circuit in the guitar, you will need either a 9v or two 9v batteries to power it up. Unfortunately, I have not seen an acoustic/electric guitar that allows you to use an adaptor with it. It's an obvious concept, but it's not been done. If it is an acoustic/electrical, you will hear the sound without plugging it into an amp. It should be fully hollow or semi hollow with a sound hole or sound holes to project the sound.

2. It would. It is.

3. I can't think of one. I mean it is a guitar. Who'd want to carry an extra transformer just to play the guitar? The batteries will last a while as long as you leave the cord unplugged when you're not playing.