Does it sound better with steel strings?
780897
No! This guitar is not built to handle the much higher stress imposed by steel strings. In my opinion, this change would most likely ruin the guitar. (And I myself play steel strung guitars exclusively). I bought one of these guitars for my four-year old granddaughter who shows signs of being musical. It was an excellent choice. The nylon strings are easier on small, tender fingers, and I think this reduces the likelihood of her becoming discouraged due to the painful process of learning on steel. Later, if her interest continues, I'll buy her a larger guitar with steel strings.
780898
You don't want to put steel strings on this guitar. Still strings are under greater tension and therefore would destroy this guitar over time. This sounds great with nylon strings.
780899
It's a classical guitar so it doesn't have a truss rod and thus cannot handle the tension of steel strings. Use nylon strings.
780900
No , I don't think so. And nylon strings are much easier on the fingers, especially for a young person or someone who is just learning. I bought this for my granddaughter who is seven. I play a full sized classical guitar with nylon strings. I prefer the mellow sound of nylon strings.
1193075
Quick answer is "Yes." If you want a steel string guitar, though, you can always put light strings on it to minimize the fingertip tenderness.
674900
Yes, they aren't steel strings, rather metal wound nylon strings that look like steel. I hope you enjoy your guitarlele!
184407
If it's a nylon strung classical, don't do it. These would end up ripping the bridge of your guitar off - they just aren't made to handle the strength of steel strings. As to steel string acoustics, I'm not sure. It depends on the guitar. I wouldn't risk it.
303293
after hand surgery i changed my washburn acoustic to nylon (most washburns have high enough action -wouldn't try it on an ovation or ibanez) it was excellent. BUT you must adjust. you'll figure it out. i used to tune in a higher key for less buzz but that is not necessary. gotta tell ya you'll lose volume and briteness & acoustic "clarity" but it is a sweet mellow sound; but i love bottom end.
797505
Light strings are a little easier to cord and play, however the sound may not be as loud.
1961308
I would not count on the Martin to produce the kind of sound you would enjoy with either kind of string. It probably wouldn't be able to handle steel stings due to inferior construction. I returned mine and bought a Washburn with better results.
719218
I changed tunings for steel tunings, I placed steel strings and it works fine.
802191
It honestly compares pretty well surprisingly. I set the action on mine pretty low and get great sound without any fret buzz. I picked up this guitar to have as an extra I could get a little rough with and not have to worry about it so much at its price. It actually sounds better than my 400 dollar Schecter.
2129910
I bought some extra tension strings to tune it E-A-D-G-B-e. It didnt work well. It would match the intonation but sounded sloppy. So I re-tuned it A-D-G-C-E-a.
1994575
I replaced my guitar strings with an old set of cheap nylon strings from my other guitar and the this little guy sounds amazing for a guitar at this price! The steel strings that came with it would not tune for me. The tuners are designed for nylon as well, so i recommend trying them. A $5 set of nylon strings is plenty good...
990045
Yes, but I still had to take it to a luthier. They made some adjustments on the bridge and got it sounding great.
1995328
I would not buy expensive strings for a cheap guitar. Buying expensive strings will not change the sound that much
200523
Mine was almost perfect. The intonation was off by a pinch on the third string. It sounded good before the adjustment, and excellent after.
1564996
Steel strings.... Really a nice guitar and great tone. I would highly recommend!
1420623
I haven't used it with low brass. I would keep searching for an answer on that. I only use it on acoustic guitars and it sounds pretty good.
2129908
Try it! I think if you tune 5 frets up from regular guitar tuning (EADGBE) you will find the sound enhanced significantly. I have a Koaloha about the size of the Yamaha guitallele and sound 10 times better. Hope this helps & sorry this took so long. Yamaha good bang for your buck!