- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Does it REALLY matter it you put electric strings on an acoustic guitar?
Posted on 1/27/13 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 1/27/13 at 7:37 pm
I know theres a difference for a reason, but a friend of mine did it recently without thinking. I'm just learning and tried playing it and it still sounded better than the beginner guitar that i use. The strings were easier to press and strum. But does it really matter?
2
Posted on 1/27/13 at 7:42 pm to finchmeister08
Not at all. If you don't mind breaking strings.
Posted on 1/27/13 at 7:52 pm to Meursault
Its not like i know any better. I happened to look at his guitar realized all the strings were silver and not bronze.
Posted on 1/27/13 at 8:05 pm to finchmeister08
quote:
I happened to look at his guitar realized all the strings were silver and not bronze.
Not all acoustic strings are bronze, e.g. Martin Silk & Steel have silver wound strings. They are much lower tension than regular acoustic strings and easier to play, and they can sound great on the right guitar.
Posted on 1/27/13 at 9:15 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
I have a takamine jasmine. Not the best but i was told its one of the better ones to learn on.
Posted on 1/27/13 at 9:53 pm to finchmeister08
some people like the sound
I think it sounds terrible
you might want to adjust your truss rod to compensate for the tension though
I think it sounds terrible
you might want to adjust your truss rod to compensate for the tension though
Posted on 1/27/13 at 9:59 pm to TheDoc
Well, i took my guitar to a local music store and was told the action was too high. Which i agreed with but idk how to fix it.
Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:11 pm to finchmeister08
Might want to call around for luthiers. Or YouTube 
Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:13 pm to TheDoc
Imma a newb. Idk what that is.
Posted on 1/27/13 at 10:34 pm to finchmeister08
Luthier's build and repair guitars
This post was edited on 1/28/13 at 6:26 am
Posted on 1/27/13 at 11:52 pm to TheDoc
And makes BBQ that will give the runs.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 7:18 am to TTB
I keep an electric string on my G. Old slash trick, unwound makes the bends easier.
Posted on 1/28/13 at 11:07 am to Art Vandelay
The electric strings are easier to press on the neck but it probably wouldnt help me if im trying to get better.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News