2006-10-17 23:28:16 · 7 answers · asked by 2_guitars_and_an_amp 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
no ive been playin since a while now
i tried nylon the other day anbd it wa really easier
2006-10-18 00:16:18 · update #1
You can, providing it is set up correctly...see the graphic on the site below for what I mean. (It requires some physical changes to the guitar)
2006-10-17 23:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by Star 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Star is me's answer contains a good link and you'd do well to follow it and read the instructions contained there... I have a couple of questions though:
Why do you want to use nylon strings? Are you looking for a specific sound or are steel ones hurting? The strings on an acoustic guitar are part of the overall structural design. That's to say, when the guitar is made it is balanced with and intended to be played with a specific type and thickness or gauge of string. Changing this will affect the sound of the guitar... the more expensive the guitar it seems the more this is apparent.
My serious advice is to stay with steel if that's what the box came with, but if you must change them, take it to a good guitar store and ask them for help because there are afew other things that may need to be done before the guitar will be playable.
Second question: are you just learning to play?
LATER EDIT
So you have been playing for a while but find the nylon strings "easier" Sounds like you need to build up the callouses on your fret hand or get a guitar with a lighter action.
If you have already made the change and just want someone to confirm that what you have done is OK, I am not sure anything anyone will say is going to help you.
But here is my sincere advice. If you are playing a decent instrument, take it to a luthier (guitar maker and there are plenty of music shops with real guitar techs working for them who would be a good substitute) and have them look your machine over... tell them your issues. The bridge and nut (at minimum) need work if you want a decent sound and they may lower the action and fit a light gauge steel string. Nylon and gut strings are generally net recommended for a flattop box.
If it's a cheap guitar, do whatever you want. It'll sound like crappola regardless
2006-10-18 06:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by decodoppler 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think so but it may sound funny. I have a classical guitar with nylon strings but I know it has a thicker neck and a different body style then a steal string guitar.
2006-10-18 06:37:59 · answer #3 · answered by ITS ME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. I changed the steel strings of my guitar with nylon, because the steel strings are really painful.
2006-10-18 06:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Nylon is nice to play and may last longer, but the sound is not as nice as steel.
2006-10-18 08:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by BMW M5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can, but a steel string gtr. is not *made* for nylon strings. The sound & bridge are totally different.
2006-10-18 06:37:15 · answer #6 · answered by Fonzie T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can but it will sound like crap, best to just invest in a classical guitar if you want to play with nylons.
-NmD!
2006-10-18 06:36:14 · answer #7 · answered by NoMaD! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋