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Post by CAFeathers on Apr 21, 2004 10:14:55 GMT -5
Do you prefer Nylon or Steel strings on your acoustic and why?
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Post by samicksg on Apr 21, 2004 15:03:15 GMT -5
Steel. Few simple reasons being,
1. I think it sounds better
2. My fingers slip on nylon
3. I prefer steel because thats what Im used to on my electrics
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Post by Steelpriest on Apr 21, 2004 15:33:27 GMT -5
Steel... *g* Well, I am thinking about purchasing my first acoustic guitar. I´d like to have an affordable steelstring acoustic with a built-in pickup system and a preamp with equalizer, I´d like any kind of Ovation-style copy. I have a classical guitar, but if I had a steelstring with a neck that is more comparable in size to an electric guitar, I´d probably play acoustic more often.  |
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Post by sandman on Apr 21, 2004 15:50:10 GMT -5
I prefer steel. I like the sound better. The different tones you can get with different woods give you a wide array of sounds to work with from mahogany to maple to rosewood and Koa and now your seeing more guitars with cedar tops. Haven't played or heard one but I'm curious.
I've played nylon(classical and actually took classical guitar in college. nylon has a warm tone and the fret board is larger and more suited to finger picking. All fun toys...If I had my way I'd have a few of everything...lol.
Rock Hard
Play Hard
Eat Hard
and weard glasses if ya need them
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Post by hcoll on Apr 21, 2004 17:31:05 GMT -5
...steel...because that's what my AJ-10 is set up for....
...at some point I'd like to get a classical guitar....
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Post by CAFeathers on Apr 22, 2004 2:04:46 GMT -5
Steel... *g* Well, I am thinking about purchasing my first acoustic guitar. I´d like to have an affordable steelstring acoustic with a built-in pickup system and a preamp with equalizer, I´d like any kind of Ovation-style copy. I have a classical guitar, but if I had a steelstring with a neck that is more comparable in size to an electric guitar, I´d probably play acoustic more often. Ovation does make models that fall into about the $500US range. There is also Jasmine Guitars which are a part of the same company that makes Ovation. The Jasmine Guitars are a more affordable range of guitars. |
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Post by CAFeathers on Apr 22, 2004 14:36:52 GMT -5
My mistake it is Applause that makes the Ovation style guitars.
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Post by WickedWishes on Apr 22, 2004 18:45:30 GMT -5
Steel strings here on my Takamine.
Albeit a heaver gauge than what is on my Epi-LP.
To me,...nylon strings were too flimsy,...but dats me,...*S*
I looked at a few "classical" guitars with nylon strings, but I liked the sound and tone from the steel strings on the Takamine I played.
Soooooooo,....
I bought the Takamine,......hehehe
^5
WickedWishes
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Post by Steelpriest on Apr 23, 2004 2:51:13 GMT -5
My mistake it is Applause that makes the Ovation style guitars. Those Applause guitars are very known over here as well... if I should purchase one it has to be in any way a Ovation design with the rounded back. Those guitars are very comfortable to play and I really want an acoustic that is not so loud when being played without amplification. And I always thought that this bodydesign also provides a bit less bass but nice high mids, the ideal sound for strumming along to an electric guitar on a recording.  |
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Post by ZacAttack on May 1, 2004 11:09:54 GMT -5
My dad put Nylon strings on my accoustic when he gave it to me. They were called Black Diamond something or other. I said I would play em till they broke. Yeah good luck! I had to damn near saw them off years later when I restrung it. So if you never want to break a string again, ever  go out and get some black diamond nylons, if they still make em. ;D But seriously I like steel. |
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Post by jeje on May 10, 2004 16:23:40 GMT -5
I don't put one over the other.. they each have their qualities too bad you seldom see nylonguitars played now a days.. got that smooth round sound.. |
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Post by wierdsley on May 15, 2004 17:53:42 GMT -5
Hey...I use steel on the D18 and nylon on the espana...Willie Nelson uses nylon all of the time Jeje  |
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Post by jeje on May 20, 2004 15:37:36 GMT -5
he does? I didnt know.. never been a Nelson-fan |
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Post by wierdsley on May 21, 2004 5:35:30 GMT -5
Hey ...not a huge Willie fan either but he has written some incredible songs and I have always respected his sort of outlaw style. The Eagles live version of "Hotel California" features lots of nylon string work. Frank Zappa used a nylon string guitar for the solo in "My Guitar Wants To Kill Your Mama"... It is a distinctive sound that fits into many situations. I learned to play guitar on nylon strings but do prefer the tone and feel of steel. |
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Post by jeje on May 21, 2004 6:50:15 GMT -5
yeah, I have the hotel california live video thingy love the guitarwork.. |
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go out and get some black diamond nylons, if they still make em. ;D But seriously I like steel.