Can you string an acoustic guitar With nylon strings?

JULIE

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Nylons string guitars are Acoustic. you should string it with what it is designed for, some guitars are made for nylon strings, others for steel strings. Nylons strings guitars are usually better for classical and finger picking styles, but anything you can play on a regular steel string you can play on a nylon. they do have a different tone, and are not as loud as steel strings. They are easier on your fingers, but will have wider necks and higher action.

Should I learn with an acoustic guitar which has nylon strings?

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or is it better to go straight into the wired ones?

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You are talking about a classical guitar, which has nylon strings instead of steel. The nylon strings will be easier on your fingers. This type of guitar is mostly used for playing fingerstlye. You can play fingerstyle on a steel acoustic but the classical has a softer sound. Electric guitars are fun too because they can produce different sounds. I personally started out with a steel acoustic. I think you should learn on the classical guitar first, that way you don't get frustrated with the pain on your fingertips.

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What tuning type makes an acoustic guitar sound like classic nylon string guitar ?

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Mareks Z

I'm looking for a tuning type for my steel string acoustic guitar to sound like nylon string classic. Any suggestions ???

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Standard E,A,D,G,B,E

What is a good brand of an acoustic guitar that is cheap?

Colleen M

So, I am new at the buying a guitar. But I need an acoustic guitar with nylon strings. I am going to be needing this guitar for a class that I will be taking next year. I would like the price range to be 100-200 dollars.
So what are your suggestions?

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Ibanez has good guitars that are still in that price range, I had bought an "Ibanez GA Series GA5 Classical Guitar" for $150 it's hasn't let me down.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-GA-Series-GA5-Classical-Guitar-519625-i1150673.gc

Link to Guitar Center that has it.

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What is the difference between an acoustic guitar with nylon strings and an acoustic guitar with metal strings?

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i need to play songs frm d pop n country genre(mostly taylor swift songs!!! :P)...m a beginner.......which guitar is suitable den?? n what exactly is an acoustic classical guitar?? (on d net it says it has nylon strings)

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A classical guitar has nylon strings and in usually used in orchestras. FOr the style u described u should get a steel string guitar cos it has a better modern sound to it. U should go find some videos on youtube. Just so u know nylon stinged guitars are easier for beginners cos the strings arent too hard to press down ( neither are steel strung guitars but nylons are easier

How does a nylon string guitar feel like to play compared to steel string?

Q. I play classical music, but on a steel string acoustic guitar. Other than a wider fretboard, how does a nylon string guitar compare to steel strings? Are there squeaks? Are they easier to control? Is it really quiet? Are the strings looser in feel?

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You really should have a classical guitar if you're playing classical music. Nylon strings are softer and the tension is lower. (Many classical guitarists prefer high tension strings.) They are still squeaky. I have no idea what "easier to control" means.

The fretboard is not only wider but also flat, while a steel string guitar has a curved (called "radiused") fretboard. The classical guitar's fretboard meets the body at the 12th fret as opposed to the 14th fret on the typical steel string guitar. This gives you less access to the higher registers. The additional width of the fretboard results in a wider string spacing which takes some getting used to.

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What tuning type makes an acoustic guitar sound like classic nylon string guitar ?

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Mareks Z

I'm looking for a tuning type for my steel string acoustic guitar to sound like nylon string classic. Any suggestions ???

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Standard E,A,D,G,B,E

Can I change my acoustic guitar strings from nylon to steel?

Mike

My acoustic guitar was my first guitar and I got a very long time ago, but I haven't changed the strings yet at all. Anyway it has nylon strings and I would much prefer the sound & feel of steel strings so I was wondering if I can simply change my guitar strings from nylon to steel or would a lot of adjustment or a completely new guitar be necissary?

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If you want to ruin the guitar, then be my guest and put some steel on that baby. Seriously, forget it. Steel strings are designed for acoustic steel string guitars which are built to withstand and work with this far greater tension.

The basses you have on now is nylon core with a thin metal winding. The total tension in this set is only a fraction of the tension in a set of steel strings.

You will need another guitar if you want to have steel, I'm afraid.

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What kind of acoustic guitar should i buy?

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andre_akun

This would be my first guitar and i don't have any kind of musical training. Should i buy an acoustic guitar with nylon strings or one with the metal strings? I don't have a specific kind a music i want to play, i just want something that can play the the popular tunes out there

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for most of the popular tunes you'll want a steel string guitar.

while the steel string may be slightly tougher on your fingers, if you start with proper technique...namely placing you thumb on the center of the back of the neck...your fingers won't have to supply so much pressure, your thumb does it for you. remember that while the neck may somewhat resemble a baseball bat, you don't hold it like one. your palm never really touches the neck. (i learned with bad technique. it's harder to overcome than learning right in the first place.)

plus, generally, the fingerboard is narrower on steel string guitars so your fingers won't have as far to reach. and the neck is often slimmer.

and, i believe, in the long run you'll be much happier.

What type of acoustic guitar strings should I buy?

guitarpart

I have an ok acoustic guitar but it needs new strings. I like playing music by artists like John Mayer and Jack Johnson. I know their are different types of acoustic strings, but what type of strings would be the best for this type of music? I'm pretty good at guitar.

I know their are light, medium, and heavy gauge, and steel and nylon strings.

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Well generally speaking, lighter gauge strings are easier to play because they have less tension when tuned to pitch. On the other hand heavier gauges will have a better tone quality. As a general rule you could say ''the bigger the string the bigger the tone''. If you have a regular acoustic guitar then you don't want nylon strings. They are meant for classical and folk style guitars. It's really just a matter of personal preference when it comes to guitar strings. I use D'Addario strings on all of my guitars , 12 - 54 on the acoustics and 10 - 46 on the electrics. I've never had a problem with any of their strings.

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