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Can the 3 nylon strings on a classical guitar be replaced with all steel strings?
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no, a classical guitar doesn't always have a truss rod. The added tension could warp the neck making it unplayable over time. In my experience classical Guitars also have softer frets than a steel string guitar. Steel strings would eat away at a classical guitars frets in no time. I've personally witnessed classical guitars that were ruined because someone wanted to use steel strings on them.
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