Steel strings on a classical guitar??

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- December 30, 2024 at 1:48 pm #384554
  sunjamr
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  I’ve thought of trying it. This guy did it. Spare 30 seconds to listen to what it sounds like:
  
  Sunjamr Steve
- December 30, 2024 at 3:34 pm #384559
  JoeD1
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  I thought it sounded full, bright, and clear…would have been interesting to hear a comparison with the same guitar but nylon strings.
  
  Joe
  
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- December 30, 2024 at 11:39 pm #384577
  Dieter
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  “Nylon guitars” are not designed for steel strings and in my opinion can be damaged as a result. There are so many types of steel string guitars and I enjoy feeling and hearing the warm sound and softer feel of nylon strings from time to time. Both types have their place and sound good in their own way.
  
  Dieter
- December 31, 2024 at 1:37 am #384588
  Jean-Michel G
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  I am with Dieter.
  I did that when I was young. Result: peeled off bridge.
  Moreover, there is so many reverb on this recording that I doubt it’s the original sound.
- December 31, 2024 at 12:57 pm #384600
  Richard G
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  Interestingly a clear and sharp sound but I agree, I wouldn’t risk stringing a decent classical guitar with steel strings,
  But, if I could play Little Wing like this on nylon strings I wouldn’t feel the urge …….
  
  Richard
- December 31, 2024 at 1:58 pm #384607
  sunjamr
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  Google AI says this:
  
  While it’s not recommended to use steel strings on a classical guitar, some companies make strings designed for this purpose:
  
  Thomastik-Infeld
  Offers a KR116 set that transforms a classical guitar into a steel string guitar. The set includes treble strings made of nylon tape wound on a rope core, and basses made of silverplated copper flat wound on a rope core.
  
  Thomastik-Infeld Classic S
  A light gauge set of strings with a stainless steel core. The 2nd to 6th strings are nickel-plated flatwounds.
  
  Sunjamr Steve
  - January 3, 2025 at 7:55 pm #384726
    Mark H
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    I did not know that, thanks.
- January 10, 2025 at 12:25 am #384947
  Dave O
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  Noooooooo! Will warp the neck.
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