The truth is, electric guitar strings will work just fine on an acoustic. There’s no reason that nickel guitar strings are any better or worse than 80/20 bronze acoustic guitar strings or phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings.
Consequently, can I put classical strings on acoustic guitar?
In fact, yes, you can… but you can’t use “traditional” Classical/nylon guitar strings if your steel-string acoustic is like most–where your ball-end acoustic strings are held in place with bridge pins… Classical guitar strings don’t have these ball ends, and have to be tied onto the bridge.
In respect to this, can you use steel strings on an acoustic guitar? Acoustic guitars are available with either steel strings or nylon strings.
In this way, do acoustic guitars need special strings?
Acoustic guitar strings are the heart of the instrument. You can’t play without them. They can also make a big difference in your sound. Bright or mellow, loud or soft, your strings help define the tone of your instrument.
Do guitar strings work on all guitars?
Does it matter what strings you put on a guitar?
While string gauge is very much a matter of personal preference based on tone and feel, most manufacturers recommend string gauge based on body size. This is primarily due to the amount of tension exerted on the guitar top by the strings. In general, the larger the body, the more tension they can withstand.
How do I know which guitar strings to buy?
Get heavier strings for larger bodied acoustic guitars.
Heavier strings will typically sound better on larger body guitars, while lighter strings sound better on smaller instruments. If your guitar’s body is big, medium to heavy gauge strings will sound better in its larger sound chamber.
Is there a difference between electric and acoustic guitar strings?
Electric guitar strings are typically steel, nickel, and chromium alloys because of their magnetic properties. Acoustic guitar strings are made of more acoustically resonant alloys like bronze and brass. Nylon strings are in a class of their own, compatible with guitars built specifically for them.
What guitar strings go on acoustic?
Most acoustic guitars will come standard with 12 gauge strings. While 12’s are a great choice, you always have the option to go with a heavier string like 13’s or a lighter string such as 11’s.
What happens if I put electric strings on an acoustic?
Will electric guitar strings work on an acoustic guitar? The short answer is: putting electric strings on an acoustic won’t damage it, but they won’t sound very good and the guitar won’t be setup correctly for the considerable drop in string tension.
Which type of guitar strings should I use?
Nylon: Most classical guitars now use nylon for their top three strings. Nylon and silver-plated copper: These strings wrap a metal composite around a nylon core. 80/20 bronze: These strings are popular for all types of acoustic guitar music.
Why do acoustic guitar strings hurt more than electric?
Acoustic guitars are harder to play than electric guitars as the strings are usually a heavier gauge, resulting in greater tension. The action (string height) is also usually higher.