I threw steel strings on a classical

[Sascha Franck]

A classical guitar I once bought used had steel strings on it for around a decade or so before. Everything was fine.
In case the tension isn't too high (which it doesn't seem to be in this case), what should possibly happen? I could only imagine more wear on the tuners.

also it really should sound substantially better with quality nylon strings.

He likes it as is. But very obviously, you are the last person who would ever accept such a thing.

 

[Mikael Dez]

In the name of science -

Guitar still plays and feels great - stays in tune better too no bridge lifting to be seen. Time will tell.

 

[Sascha Franck]

In the name of science -

Guitar still plays and feels great - stays in tune better too no bridge lifting to be seen. Time will tell.

Pfft! Fake News Alert! It's all wrong!

 

[paisleywookiee]

In the name of science -

Guitar still plays and feels great - stays in tune better too no bridge lifting to be seen. Time will tell.

 

[Eagle]

Looks fine;

 

[Mikael Dez]

Looks fine;
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I’ve learned Wildwood Flower and Blackberry Bossom without it breaking - maybe Lost Indian will make her snap!

 

[maguchi]

I think he's just enjoying being a contrarian.

 

[Mikael Dez]

I think he's just enjoying being a contrarian.

I certainly am, as well as enjoying the sound and playability of my abomination

 

[mbenigni]

You guys are all wasting your time. We've got a cat over here who wants to tune his bass up an octave:

Thread 'How high can you tune a set of bass 105-45 past standard'

Mar 1, 2025

Assuming a 34 scale length. I know each string is different. Can the low e go up an octave?

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Now get to work.

 

[mbenigni]

I certainly am, as well as enjoying the sound and playability of my abomination

In all seriousness, if you're enjoying it, I tip my hat.

I'm always cutting things up and "doing it wrong", usually with worse outcomes than yours.