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It all depends on what type of acoustic guitar it is, if its a classical then its nylon strung, steel strung acoustics can use the same strings as an electric. Some people prefer "bronze" strings for their acoustic.
May 2013
As a side note, It is important to understand strings and acoustic/classical Guitars.
Classical or palor guitars are best suited using nylon strings since most do not have truss rods in the neck. Therefore keeps the string tension less and not an aid in warping the neck. DO NOT put steel strings on a Classical guitar! Nylon strings also create a warmer more inviting sound for the style of music played.
A classical guitar has a slotted headstock not solid and tuning keys are in a downward position.
Bronze Phospher strings are best suited for a standard acoustic guitar which Notably has a solid headstock with horizontal tuning keys. These guitars generally have an adjustable truss rod in the neck and aid in support of the string tension pull. Bronze strings allow a less pull on the neck while allowing ease of tuning and a somewhat brighter sound that nylon and warmer than steel. Steel strings can be used on a standard acoustic, but I don't recommended using them.
There are many style and gauge strings available for all guitars, when in doubt go to your local music store and ask for help, its free, with the purchase of a set of strings.
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Can you learn the same on classical and acoustic guitar?
yes but there are some differences when we play guitar acustic and electric
Are acoustic guitar strings thicker than electric guitar strings?
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.
Can you use light guitar strings on an electric acoustic?
You shouldn't do this. They have different types of strings for a reason. But if you're still insistent upon trying it, make sure you have a professional guitar tech do this for you, because chances are, even if you use the exact same gauged strings, you will have to have your truss rod readjusted, which will cost more than buying strings that are made for an electric guitar.
Can you play an electric guitar and accostic guitar the same way?
Yes, but it is very difficult and will not sound that good. Acoustic guitars are very hard to play using electric guitar tabs. The strings are higher, tighter, and bigger which makes it difficult to string bend and slide up and down the fretboard. With uncoated strings it is torture to soft fingers. Electric guitars lack the projection and warmth of acoustics but are, in my opinion, easier to play.
Can you put nylon strings on a fender guitar?
no with floyd roses you apparently can but its a waste of money , the pickups and all the other electronics wont produce the proper sound. The alternative is silk and steel strings of course, not EXACTLY nylon but recorded the same guitar part with electric strings (GHS) to D'Addario silk and steel i heard a huge difference.
Can you learn the same on classical and acoustic guitar?
yes but there are some differences when we play guitar acustic and electric
Are bass guitar notes the same as electric guitar notes?
Bass guitar strings are tuned to the same notes as the thickest four strings of an electric guitar, but they are tuned one octave lower. So, the same notes, but one octave "deeper".
How do you tune electric guitar strings?
Same as regular or you can buy small device that will tell you the note that you plaid.
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...
Which strings are which on a bass guitar?
the strings on a base guitar are the same as the top four strings on a guitar which are E A D G
Are acoustic guitar strings thicker than electric guitar strings?
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.
Is the fingering for the electric bass the same as an electric guitar?
No--But the fingerings are very similiar. On bass, every finger is one half-step higher. On guitar this is true also, but there are different strings.
Can you reshape a guitar or does that destroy the harmonics of the guitar I'm using an m-50 electric guitar by ltd?
This depends on what type of guitar you are using. If you are using an acoustic guitar then reshaping will harm the sound. If you are using an electric guitar it will not, but you must have the strings set to the same tension after you have reshaped it.
How many strings does a blues guitar have?
A blues guitar has the same amount of strings as any other guitar: 6
Shape of a bass guitar?
same as any electric just theres 4 strings that start off as thick as your low E string on an average electric.
Can you use light guitar strings on an electric acoustic?
You shouldn't do this. They have different types of strings for a reason. But if you're still insistent upon trying it, make sure you have a professional guitar tech do this for you, because chances are, even if you use the exact same gauged strings, you will have to have your truss rod readjusted, which will cost more than buying strings that are made for an electric guitar.
Does a bass guitar have the same strings as the first four on a guitar?
yes.
