A parlor guitar is a type of acoustic guitar that is smaller than a Size No.0 Concert Guitar by C. F. Martin & Company. The name "parlor" comes from the rooms in which the guitar was typically played in the late 19th century. Parlor guitars have a compact and narrow-waisted body, making them lightweight and easy to travel with. They are often seen as a bridge between the traditional Spanish nylon-string guitar and the modern steel-string. Parlor guitars have a mid-rich sound that fits well between traditional mixing voices, making them a mixing engineers dream. They are versatile instruments that can be used for a variety of music genres, including folk and blues. Parlor guitars are great for those tight gigs where youre crammed onto a tiny stage or only given a little area to perform in. The smaller size of parlor guitars can make them sound "small" with not much bass and a small tonal range, but this can be compensated for with amplification. Overall, parlor guitars are a great option for those looking for a small, lightweight instrument to take on trips or for social gatherings, and for those who enjoy playing old styles of music.