Parlour size
A compact body size, generally defined by a lower bout noticeably narrower than a dreadnought's, with a correspondingly smaller internal air volume.
The size affects more than volume: a smaller box resonates at higher frequencies, so the instrument has a tighter, more focused tone with a quicker decay and less deep bass. It also affects how the guitar sits against the body, which is why smaller sizes are often preferred by players with a shorter reach or by anyone who finds a large instrument uncomfortable. Size alone is not a quality ranking, only a response to a particular job.
Example: the same model in a parlour size will sound more focused for fingerpicking, and the large one louder for strumming.
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