Are D’addario strings the best for a classical guitar?
So I have a classical guitar and I was wondering which one is better for the type of string: Nylon or Steel.
If Nylon, should I get a D’addario (Pro-Arte Normal tension or extra hard tension) or another brand that’s of Nylon. And if Steel, what then?
NEVER put steel strings on a classical guitar!! You can severely damage the guitar that way! Steel strings have way too much tension to be put on a nylon string guitar. You will severely warp the top, and it can even RIP the bridge right off!! (I have seen it happen more than once!)
Pro-Arte are excellent strings. Either normal or hard tension are fine. There are many good brands available, so feel free to experiment with different brands. Nylon strings do require a special tie method to put on. If you do not know how than let your local music store do it for you. There are also nylon strings available with ball ends (ernie ball black trebles) These are easier to put on but are not as good as a more expensive brand.
NEVER put steel strings on a classical guitar!! You can severely damage the guitar that way! Steel strings have way too much tension to be put on a nylon string guitar. You will severely warp the top, and it can even RIP the bridge right off!! (I have seen it happen more than once!)
Pro-Arte are excellent strings. Either normal or hard tension are fine. There are many good brands available, so feel free to experiment with different brands. Nylon strings do require a special tie method to put on. If you do not know how than let your local music store do it for you. There are also nylon strings available with ball ends (ernie ball black trebles) These are easier to put on but are not as good as a more expensive brand.
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G.I.T. graduate 30+ years playing/teaching
http://www.youtube.com/user/gtarczar
Like Gtarczar says, no steel strings can be placed on a nylon classical guitar unless you don’t care if the bridge rips off the guitar top.
As for good nylon strings, I suggest Savarez. They are not too expensive and come in light, medium, and heavy. They even have a b-wound string which is quite interesting. your choice.
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Berklee Teacher / Luthier & Studio Guitarist
WHY do you people NEVER give enough INFORMATION? Some of the d’Addario strings are strong enough to BREAK a CHEAP GUITAR.. you don’t just slap a set of strings on a guitar without considering HOW IT IS BRACED. An ACT ONE is barely strong enough to handle anything but eh softest strings, while my TAYLOR NS34 takes the hardest strings I can find.
I like d’Addario strings an have used the EXP off and on over the years, but the are coated strings and they are not as bright as something like a basic ELIXIR string.
Talk to the people at http://www.stringsandbeyond.com and see what they suggest for you.. They are very knowledgeable people and you will get much better advice from THEM than you will here on Answers
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My favorite strings for classical guitar are Savarez 520R, red card high tension. However, there are lots of other excellent classical strings including Hannabach and Augustine. These are companies that specialize in classical guitar strings.
http://www.juststrings.com/sav-520r.html
As has already been pointed out, NEVER put steel strings on a classical guitar. It will quickly ruin it.
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Pro guitarist. I own a Jose Ramirez classical guitar.