Will it work? Tell me any suggestions other than the obvious "Buy a Nylon string guitar" I really can't afford to buy a nylon string guitar right now, so I wanted to put nylon strings on my existing guitar.
2006-10-25 17:04:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
if you dont care about action & intonation, i guess you could. but i wouldnt advise it. the plain nylon strings are so much thicker, they wont fit the bridge saddles,nut or tuners properly. for a cheap, easy & good sounding compromise, ask ur music store for 'silk & steel' strings
2006-10-25 17:25:44 · answer #1 · answered by lizardhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! I know this isn't what you want to hear, but do not put nylon strings on a steel string guitar. Although it is possible, they just aren't made for each other, and here is a list of other things you'll need to do:
1) Modify string nut;
2) Modify or replace the bridge to permit installation of loop end strings;
3) Replace the tuners;
4) Readjust the truss rod;
5) reset the intonation so the guitar plays in tune with itself.
What is the problem with your steel string? If it is action (distance from string to fingerboard) this can usually be adjusted very quickly by a repairperson.
2006-10-26 04:40:43 · answer #2 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put nylon strings on a steel string guitar, however you wont get very much volume out of the guitar because of the lower tension on classical strings. It will also be a little bit harder to put the nylon top strings (E,B and G) into the bridge as the pins are designed for the skinnier steel strings. But give it a go, it can't hurt, and if that fails maybe try electric strings, maybe 9-46's as they will be a bit nicer on the fingers.
2006-10-25 18:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by Mackem Paul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, but not all. not all will fit properly in the nut bc they are much thicker. and even if they do fit you may need to adjust the action. theyre sets that will work for a steel string, but a lot of people i know who want more of that sound recommend using folk or silk n steel strings. nylons are also b#tch to tune never like to stay in tune on a steel string.
2006-10-26 14:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by consulhammer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but you may have tuning problems since the guitar was designed to have a specific amount of string tension. Nylon generally are less rigid, so the neck may need to get adjusted.
2006-10-26 09:13:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All classical guitars are acoustic. Almost any type of music can be played on a classical guitar, the term can be used to describe a particular kind of music ("classical guitar music"), a technique (e.g. A person could use classical technique to play a selection of Beatles songs), or just a style of guitar. The Yamaha you suggest should be fine.
2016-03-28 07:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll probably work okay, but you might need to change the geometry of your setup. Pay attention to the height of the strings above the fretboard. You may need to adjust their height.
2006-10-25 17:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's fine, it's the other way around that might not work so well but hey I've seen that too so why not
2006-10-25 17:08:48 · answer #8 · answered by metallhd62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it will work. It is just going to sound different.
2006-10-25 17:06:38 · answer #9 · answered by extremelyradicalman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, i have before and they work fine.
2006-10-25 17:07:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋