Aleksander
i want to get an acoustic guitar for x mas and i dont know which one would be the best and not too expensive
Answer
Acoustic guitars come in two basic types.
Nylon strings (also known as "classical") and
Steel strings (also known as "dreadnaught").
Many guitar teachers recommend the nylon string guitar for beginners primarily because they are not
hard on the fingers. They only need 2-4 lbs of pressure
to make a great sound.
Their softer,"mellow" sound is played with the fingers instead of a pick.
Drednought (folk) guitars are good for experience players that have developed greater hand strngth.
They require 6-12 lbs of pressure to produce a good sound.
They have a "crisper" louder sound and are usually played with a pick.-maybe because steel strings are
"hard" on the fingers-.
Both instruments can be used to play all types of music
but for melody lines in music most players prefer the
nylon string guitar, and for back-up and just chord playing they tend to prefer the steel string guitar.
Either instrument can be found at local music stores and internet music sellers at prices ranging from $100 and up for a playable (Not a toy) beginner's guitar.
Anything under $200 will have a "laminated" top which is like a plastic-like film over a thin piece of wood.
This type wil take more "rough-handling" that solid-top guitars. The down-side is that the sound projected will never improved with age (unlik solid-top guitars).
What is sound like when new will be the same years later.
Solid-top guitars will start around $200.and up and they most likely will have either ceder or spruce as the solid-top.
The wood will "age" with playing and the sound will be superior than the "laminated" top guitars.
Because is a solid-top they are more delicate and subject to be affected by temperature changes.
Be aware that most guitars sold in USA under $800. are manufactured overseas.
Many factories made large volume of guitars that end up with different "Labels" yet they are all made at the same time out of the same machinery.
For this reason it is best to try several guitars in you
budget-range and don't pay much atention to the label.
Go For Sound over Looks and "Brand".
You could also check with Harmony Central (www.harmonycentral.com) the Users Review for the
specific guitar you found to your liking to check what
actual owner/players say aabout the instrument.
There are many reliable web music stores that will probably sell the instrument with good warranties.
Most have 800 phone No. and they could answer any question.
There is seldon charges for shipping and no sales tax if their store is not in your own state
If you go via the internet stay away from e-bay sellers.
Too many complaints from buyers about "shady sellers" and poor return polices.
I hope this help- Enjoy your guitar.
Acoustic guitars come in two basic types.
Nylon strings (also known as "classical") and
Steel strings (also known as "dreadnaught").
Many guitar teachers recommend the nylon string guitar for beginners primarily because they are not
hard on the fingers. They only need 2-4 lbs of pressure
to make a great sound.
Their softer,"mellow" sound is played with the fingers instead of a pick.
Drednought (folk) guitars are good for experience players that have developed greater hand strngth.
They require 6-12 lbs of pressure to produce a good sound.
They have a "crisper" louder sound and are usually played with a pick.-maybe because steel strings are
"hard" on the fingers-.
Both instruments can be used to play all types of music
but for melody lines in music most players prefer the
nylon string guitar, and for back-up and just chord playing they tend to prefer the steel string guitar.
Either instrument can be found at local music stores and internet music sellers at prices ranging from $100 and up for a playable (Not a toy) beginner's guitar.
Anything under $200 will have a "laminated" top which is like a plastic-like film over a thin piece of wood.
This type wil take more "rough-handling" that solid-top guitars. The down-side is that the sound projected will never improved with age (unlik solid-top guitars).
What is sound like when new will be the same years later.
Solid-top guitars will start around $200.and up and they most likely will have either ceder or spruce as the solid-top.
The wood will "age" with playing and the sound will be superior than the "laminated" top guitars.
Because is a solid-top they are more delicate and subject to be affected by temperature changes.
Be aware that most guitars sold in USA under $800. are manufactured overseas.
Many factories made large volume of guitars that end up with different "Labels" yet they are all made at the same time out of the same machinery.
For this reason it is best to try several guitars in you
budget-range and don't pay much atention to the label.
Go For Sound over Looks and "Brand".
You could also check with Harmony Central (www.harmonycentral.com) the Users Review for the
specific guitar you found to your liking to check what
actual owner/players say aabout the instrument.
There are many reliable web music stores that will probably sell the instrument with good warranties.
Most have 800 phone No. and they could answer any question.
There is seldon charges for shipping and no sales tax if their store is not in your own state
If you go via the internet stay away from e-bay sellers.
Too many complaints from buyers about "shady sellers" and poor return polices.
I hope this help- Enjoy your guitar.
can i put nylon strings on an acoustic guitar?
da man
i got a new guitar and i was wondering if i could go buy some nylon strings and put them on my old guitar. Would this sound the same as having a nylon string guitar?
Answer
A nylon string guitar (called some times a classical guitar) *is* an acoustic guitar ... and so is a steel string guitar.
Both require individual types of strings though. Steel strings have higher tension (as pointed out correctly by someone else) and they are meant for steel string guitars only - they will totally break a nylon string guitar.
Nylon strings will not produce enough tension on a guitar braced for steel strings. Furthermore, the strings are fastened differently. You'll use bridge pins to fasten steel strings with a ball end - nylon strings are usually looped and tied to the end of the bridge. You may find nylon strings with ball ends, but these are still meant for nylon string guitars.
Just for the records: The three wound strings in a nylon set have a nylon thread core - they are not steel...
You do have a type of string which is called silk and steel. These are meant for steel string guitars and are softer than regular steel strings.
You might also want to have your guitar looked at and possibly set up properly, if it is hard to play (and that is the reason why you'd want to try out nylon strings).
A nylon string guitar (called some times a classical guitar) *is* an acoustic guitar ... and so is a steel string guitar.
Both require individual types of strings though. Steel strings have higher tension (as pointed out correctly by someone else) and they are meant for steel string guitars only - they will totally break a nylon string guitar.
Nylon strings will not produce enough tension on a guitar braced for steel strings. Furthermore, the strings are fastened differently. You'll use bridge pins to fasten steel strings with a ball end - nylon strings are usually looped and tied to the end of the bridge. You may find nylon strings with ball ends, but these are still meant for nylon string guitars.
Just for the records: The three wound strings in a nylon set have a nylon thread core - they are not steel...
You do have a type of string which is called silk and steel. These are meant for steel string guitars and are softer than regular steel strings.
You might also want to have your guitar looked at and possibly set up properly, if it is hard to play (and that is the reason why you'd want to try out nylon strings).
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