Acoustic guitar fitted with electric guitar strings makes a versatile instrument. Pete carter.

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6 жыл бұрын

A variety of styles can be played effectively on an acoustic guitar with low action and fitted with electric guitar strings and a magnetic pickup. Correction. The band mentioned was called Corner Shop and the song was "brim Full of Asha" PLEASE SUBSCRIBE. THANKS.

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@willammings7317 3 жыл бұрын

Your voice sounded waaayyy different than I was expecting

@RockStarOscarStern634 2 жыл бұрын

D'addario EJ20 Strings are basically an Electric Guitar version of Extra Light Acoustic Guitar strings. The nickel wound strings tend to outlast phosphor Bronze or 80/20 bronze strings as they're less prone to tarnishing. They also have a warmer & darker sound than bronze acoustic guitar strings so they're great for brighter instruments.

@TheKimgower 9 ай бұрын

I know it was 5 years ago that you made this video. I just wanted to say many thanks, as it is nice to hear from a guitar teacher, that you can use electric on an acoustic guitar. I have an Eastcoast SA30D bought s/h for £25 as I am a beginner. I am going to change the strings, as the are rusty and after watching your video. I'm going to put a set of electric 11s on. Many thanks. Kim

@duendedude2345 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I think electric strings are great for beginners . You can always change later if you want, but ,like me, you probably never will, especially if you play amplified.

@jasontroy3911 3 жыл бұрын

That sounded great I'm gonna try it

@lamar1423 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using electrics on some of my acoustics for years. Always loved them. Music is supposed to be fluid and creative right?

@petset77 8 ай бұрын

Playability is paramount (to me). Even without a pickup, nickel (electric) strings play easier on any guitar than bronze. Straight acoustically, some deep, full tones are lost compared to bronze. So what? At least I'm playing it. At 66 years old, I just took my Taylor acoustic out of the closet and am stringing it with heavier nickel strings (13-56, in hopes of retaining more lows). When they arrive, I'll decide if they're worth keeping on the instrument after playing it for a while. If not, I'll go to my choice in electric strings, 10-46. It's a decent acoustic, but it's been stored for 14 years because even at 52, it wasn't comfortable to play with bronze strings. Nice video. Thank you. ....oh, even if the guitar you demonstrate with isn't a premium instrument, it's actually a pretty guitar.

@Peaceful_Days Жыл бұрын

I use electric strings on an acoustic guitar exactly because of a magnetic pickup. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a cutaway. But I mostly play rhythm anyway.

@RockStarOscarStern634 Жыл бұрын

I got a new Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar which needed new strings. I used John Pearse Nickel Wound Light Gauge Jazz Strings. They actually sound a bit like Silver Plated Copper Wound Strings so it's more of a Gypsy Jazz sound

@rutiger6901 3 жыл бұрын

I do believe after researching this and other vids on YT that I HAVE TO upgrade my Vantage acoustic/electric with electric 10's. Because I have a set of 10's. I ALWAYS amplify, I have NO appreciation for naked acoustic sound. Its a waste of the huge potential that acoustic guitars have to offer us. Thank you for your encouragement!

@hondotoo 3 жыл бұрын

ii've been using slinky extra light strings on my acoustic for years...

@magooinlalouisian 4 ай бұрын

How did ya ground the sound hole pickup without a metal bridge? Was there a piezo already in the guitar that is grounded? Steel for passive pickups. If ya replace bronze with steel keep the gauge the same unless you change the nut and bridge.

@duendedude2345 4 ай бұрын

Just grounded to the end pin jack. No piezo fitted. No problem with noise.

@RockStarOscarStern634 2 жыл бұрын

Try Flatwound strings KF110 strings

@gavinmielke4637 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the guitar, (I've had mine about a year, but I haven't a lot of time to play.) And I really want to get back into it again, but all the songs I want to learn are electric(such as crazy train, or other ozzy osbourne hits, metallica, AC/DC, ect.) And my acoustic just can't get the right sound out. I've got a small amp that it plugs into, but it only increases the sound. I love the electric, but in no way have the money to invest into another guitar.(I'm 15) is it worth it to get the electric strings? And which kind should I get? I don't remember the type of guitar I've got, I think it's a yamaha, but I can give you more info about it around 4pm. Also, any tips for usage and restringing the guitar?

@duendedude2345 3 жыл бұрын

Is your guitar an acoustic electric with a pre amp and under saddle piezo pick up. If so it will just amplify the acoustic sound. To make it sound electric ,get a sound hole pick up. There are some really cheap ones that will do the job. Fit electric strings. I use ones that start with 11s on the first string, because 10s tend to break more easily at the bridge, but you can try 10s if you want. There are lots of videos on youtube about fitting new strings. Good luck. Don't hesitate to ask if you have more questions. If your guitar is a nylon stringed classical model, the magnetic pick up will not work with nylon strings.

@gavinmielke4637 3 жыл бұрын

@@duendedude2345 thanks! That's all super helpful! What kind of strings would you recommend? I found some nice nickel ones that go from 11-49. They're D'Addario nickel XT and pretty cheap too.

@duendedude2345 3 жыл бұрын

@@gavinmielke4637 I use D'Addario 11s myself.

@gavinmielke4637 3 жыл бұрын

@@duendedude2345 great! I'll see if I can get those! And for the hook up, I found a belcat SH-85 soundhole pickup with active power Jack for acoustic

@duendedude2345 3 жыл бұрын

@@gavinmielke4637 Let me know how it works out.

@candlecane 4 жыл бұрын

Are the strings easier to play because of the gauge or the material? Say, you put 11 gauge electric strings. Will it still be easier to play than 11 gauge acoustics? If so, is the ease of play still significant at same gauges? Thanks so much.

@duendedude2345 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay. Yes ,electric 11s will be easier to play than acoustic 11s, because the other 5 strings will be heavier in an acoustic set.

@Wargsy 4 жыл бұрын

@@duendedude2345 Hey there. I do wonder if you dont mind me asking. I've heard rumours that if you use electric strings on an acoustic guitar they go out of tune much more then if you had normal acoustic guitars? I assume its not true but you never know! :D

@duendedude2345 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wargsy I Don't have any problems, but you may need to adopt a bit lighter touch. An unwound G is a bit more prone on any guitar.

@ClearColorCloud Жыл бұрын

Are you using some kind of special device to mount a normal electric guitar humbucker into the sound hole of your acoustic guitar, or is that pickup designed to use in an acoustic already?

@duendedude2345 Жыл бұрын

It is a Schaller pick up with spring loaded arm, designed for acoustic guitar. suits my guitar as it has an oval sound hole. very old now ,so don't know if they are still available.

@ClearColorCloud Жыл бұрын

@@duendedude2345 thanks!

@gv8916 4 жыл бұрын

I'm here because i've mistakenly bought an electric strings for my acoustic guitar.. Just to make sure if it's fine

@duendedude2345 4 жыл бұрын

Will be fine.I doubt very much that you have bought anything as heavy gauge as any acoustic strings. I use D'addario 11s on my guitar.

@gv8916 4 жыл бұрын

DuendeDude thanks man, but i noticed when i finger the first and second fret of the G string it sounded very sharp. Why?

@duendedude2345 4 жыл бұрын

@@gv8916 I assume you mean the pitch of the note sounds sharp. when you fret a note close to the nut, you are actually bending the string downwards slightly ,which sharpens the note a little. this is more pronounced if the nut is a bit high, and the lighter strings can contribute. The G string is worst in this respect,especially when you have gone to an unwound G string. The lower nut hight and action of electric guitars help negate this.

@sadikplaysguitaryt7165 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use electric string on my acoustic guitar And is it safe ?

@duendedude2345 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, of course. There will be even less tension on the neck than acoustic strings.

@adityadhaniswara 2 жыл бұрын

How do you manage to keep the guitar in tune for more than 5 minutes? 😔 electric strings don't have enough tension to stay in tune.

@duendedude2345 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have a problem, but maybe you need to lighten your touch compared to playing acoustic,as you won't get the same volume as heavier acoustic strings. if you are amplified, lighten your touch and let the amp do the work.

@magooinlalouisian 4 ай бұрын

@@duendedude2345 put a set of steel .12's on it