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As for the acoustic response of steel string vs. nylon string instruments, I think the greater string tension of the former constrains the instrument.

There is the Slaman Dome nylon string archtop to consider. There are a number of clips on Youtube of different Domes.

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As for the acoustic response of steel string vs. nylon string instruments, I think the greater string tension of the former constrains the instrument.

My impression too but it must be a little bit more complicated than that. Thomastik sell 2 different kind of steel string sets for classical guitar (one of which has a 0.010" E string that's actually pretty low tension even on a classical). These work, but they don't necessarily give a nice sound.

There is the Slaman Dome nylon string archtop to consider. There are a number of clips on Youtube of different Domes.

I almost bought one last year for use as a classical, despite the fact that it's known to be less powerful than a standard classical guitar. Probably because they have a pressed top (and flat back) and are thin line instruments, but possibly also because the use of traditional f-holes dictates a thicker top than would be ideal. I love the sound of them though, but it turns out that they have a 1.75" nut and I really wanted an instrument with a more common nut width for classical music so I couldn't blame that aspect any more.

Member David van Ooijen has a 7-string version that sounds absolutely fantastic.