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Are acoustic guitar strings thicker than electric guitar strings?
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∙ 13y ago
For the same gauge designation, yes. "Standard" or "Regular" gauge acoustic strings are .013 to .056. Those would be considered very heavy strings on Electric Guitar, where "Standard" or "Regular" gauge strings would be .010 to .046.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe thickness of a G String on an acoustic guitar is right around a 0.25 grading. This is for a Med Gauge string. This is the most average G String used for an acoustic guitar.
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Can you use electric guitar stings on an acoustic?
Guitar strings aren't seperated between electric and acoustic, the varieties are nylon, steel... etc.
How any strings are on a guitar?
A normal Acoustic/Electric guitar has 6 strings, and a normal bass guitar has 4 strings. There are also guitars with more strings, i.e. a bass guitar with 5 strings.
Would it hurt the guitar if you have different sized strings on it?
No!it doesnt matter,it only matters when u place bass guitar strings on electric or acoustic guitar!
Can a classical guitar capo be used on a regular acoustic guitar?
Well.....the classical guitar strings are thicker....but i dont think it matters. maybe you can. XxLuciferExilexX
Whats the difference between an acoustic guitar and a classical acoustic guitar?
Nylon strings are lower tension in comparison to steel strings and have a warmer tone than steel string, thus making steel strings higher tension than nylon with a brighter tone than nylon strings.
What is the difference between and electric bass and an acoustic guitar?
There are several differences between electric bass and an acoustic guitar. A bass guitar has only four strings, which are thicker, while an acoustic guitar has thinner strings and has six of them.
What gets out of tune faster electric guitar strings or acoustic guitar strings?
In my opinion, electric guitar strings gets out of tune faster because the strings are not as thick as acoustic guitar strings. So, thicker strings make it stay in tune longer.
What is the difference between electric and acoustic-electric bass guitar strings?
Bass strings are MUCH MUCH thicker. They use more metal to make and are also harder to make.
What do the electric guitar and acoustic guitar have in common?
they both have strings.
Can you use electric guitar stings on an acoustic?
Guitar strings aren't seperated between electric and acoustic, the varieties are nylon, steel... etc.
Is there any difference to playing acoustic guitar to electric besides the sound?
That is pretty much it. You will need to play each guitar with a different style as acoustic is more strumming patterns. Generally, acoustics have thicker strings too.
How any strings are on a guitar?
A normal Acoustic/Electric guitar has 6 strings, and a normal bass guitar has 4 strings. There are also guitars with more strings, i.e. a bass guitar with 5 strings.
Would it hurt the guitar if you have different sized strings on it?
No!it doesnt matter,it only matters when u place bass guitar strings on electric or acoustic guitar!
What are same about the electric and acoustic guitar?
The electric guitar is heavier, the acoustic is hollow, both can be plugged into amps acoustics but might not be able to, they have six strings... That's all I can say...
Can a classical guitar capo be used on a regular acoustic guitar?
Well.....the classical guitar strings are thicker....but i dont think it matters. maybe you can. XxLuciferExilexX
Is a acoustic guitar the easiest to play?
No, but it's best to play acoustic then move onto electric, because if you learn electric first, then transition to acoustic your fingers will be used to electric guitar strings and won't be tough enough to play chords well on an acoustic.
Normally this guitar is with 4 strings?
you have a bass if it looks like an electric or a traditional acoustic.
