These guys seem to be like the type of friends that won't leave you behind when you get wasted.. Nice vid btw lol

One major difference you didn't mention is that classical guitars don't have a truss rod. I've seen so many people make the mistake of putting steel strings on a classical guitar and whenever I see it, I silently give that guitar its last rites. It won't be long until that neck is bent like a scorpion's tail.

I'll go with nylon 99% of time, for me the tone is so much better, I have a DiGiorgio since I was 10 and I'm amazed everytime I play

I've saw several videos comparing nylon string and steel string, and this is the most easy to understand and unbiased one. Great job!

Just transitioned from a Steel string to a Nylon String Acoustic and never been more satisfied ! The warmer treble tone gets me all the time.

I started with a classical and then bought a nylon Yamaha NTX700, which I love. I play predominantly 70's and 90's folk and rock and dabble in jazz standards, so people shouldn't think that a nylon is only for classical or flamenco. The neck width of the Yamaha is the same as an electric and a steel string. The one advantage I found with a nylon is that the string tension on a nylon as a lot more akin to an electric than an acoustic steel string. I'm not sure why, but no one ever seems to mention this.

I like both - sometimes I am in a more mellow 'nylon string' mood. Great to have Andres as guest!

I have both, and although I primarily use a steel string, I find the “slap strum” on a nylon a lot more satisfying. When I started, I was told to get steel string; although it would hurt more in the beginning, the calluses grew in faster. This was good advice for me. Also, request for a Sean/Andreas video; can you guys run through your NEVER PLAY PLAYLISTS?!?

Clearly one of the best videos on this topic. Thanks.

fingerstyle - nylon strum - steel

Love the content with andres, it feels like you guys have great chemistry!!!

Thank you for playing Flamenco style on both! No one does this when comparing nylon vs. steel strings! Awesome comparison!

I had no idea that guitars have types,.. i bought a guitar with nylon strings expecting the sound of an acoustic guitar with steel strings and now i'm crying

Started my guitar journey with a classical guitar (a friend gave it away to me), then I've bought a new one which was also nylon, but with a neck of an acoustic guitar (Some sort of a Fender), then moved to an acoustic and electric guitar. I liked it at first because I've started when John Mayer released Born and Raised and at that time he was playing nylons a lot, so it felt cool to get that sound. But in the end, after spending time with an acoustic, I can't see myself going back to Nylon unless I really need the sound that it produces.

I am into metal music, but I prefer the nylon guitar. I own an electric guitar already, the steel guitar isn't that different, so when I wanna go acoustic I prefer something different Also I love the spanish vibe to it

Also loving the new camera angle implementation

Hi Sean, love your vids. What are some things to look for when choosing a pickup to install in an acoustic guitar? The amount of variety out there makes choosing one without prior experience seem daunting.

I like classical better since it’s a softer and if you want a more acoustic sound use a pick

Sean are you younger brother of PewDiePie? Lol

I got both, and I am happy I got both. Different, yet both very nice. And yes nylon, being a very living material, tends to move a little more. So more retuning needed, there are tricks to shorten how long it takes for them to "settle" enough to make tuning easier but still. But hey, they are lovely, such lovely strings on such lovely guitars. Sounding so lovely. And the steelies? I love the sound they make, mmm, they just sound better with certain music. Hence owning both, for certain music go with the nylon, for other music go with the steelies.

Excellent information. It may seem redundant to listen to but the message coming across is what is important. I have both steel and nylon string guitars. The steel is a 70s Fender Villager 12-string, the other is a Hola! Music Classic nylon string. I practice most of the time on the nylon classic but play on the 12-string for serious work. What is important is you enjoy what you are doing and appreciate what sound each guitar gives. There is no such thing as the "right guitar". There is only the guitar you like to play.

I just love ALL strings...especially the ones you guys play

This is perfect! Acoustically I like Nylon but electrically I like steel

Nylon String Acoustic Guitars feel kinda like Electric Guitars with lower tension strings and easier action so beginners will love them.

Love both of you guys!

I love this combo, I want to join these two for beers and soak in all there guitar knowledge

Loved the video. Thanks!

I have a Taylor steel string (317e) and recently purchased a Taylor Academy 12 with nylon strings which I absolutely love 🙂

also nylon strings are '12 fret guitars', because the neck meets the body at the 12th fret instead of the 14th, which makes everything closer together and more ergonomic. Huge difference I didn't notice for a long time.

I've watch quite a few of comparisons and this so far has been my favorite. Doesn't seem to have any bias which a lot have some. I find my fingers give out on my steel and my wrist gives out on my steel, I'm coming from baritone uke, so nylon, and narrow fret, harder for me to do a bar chord on the steel though.

Thx for the video guys. Yeah I would fret a lot on the width of the neck. Although the steel strings bring those calluses faster, the stretch you need to develop on the classical nylon guitar is quite a deal breaker. Steel guitar players are often dumbfounded with a 5 fret chord on nylon...

Such beautiful guitars

Just a little detail. The Cordoba C7 guitar was probably made in Paracho, Michoacan, Mexico. It has been a center of luthiers for 400 years.

Appreciate this guys thanks

I have an electric acoustic just like that one. I never plug it in. Can i put nylon strigs on it?

Try putting ball end nylon strings on only the thickest three strings of a steel string guitar. Much, much easier to play, and the steel wound nylon strings sound brighter for longer than the steel strings themselves. Best of both worlds.

Very informative, I went with nylons, I liked the sound more.

Cool video.Thanks for sharing.

Which should I choose guitar for beginners

I own two steel string acoustics, one is acoustic electric, I can't wait to get a nylon guitar as soon as I get enough money !!!

Hi, I have a question: Im a weak intermediate player, have been fingerstyling with my acoustic for a while, but I really love the sound of a classical guitar. Never tried playing it, and my question is this: if I buy a classical and get used to it, AM I GONNA BE STRUGGLING TO PLAY ACOUSTIC IF SOMEONE SUDDENLY GIVES IT TO ME AND ASKS TO PLAY SOMETHING?

So tell me this, I'm taking some lessons on classical fingering and melodies but am really stumped because I'm getting a yamaha silent my problem is should I go with nylon or steel. If I'm playing classical songs the spacing may be critical to learning I don't know. I love both and have for decades but never owned a nylon.

I started with steel on a electric guitar. I got an acoustic guitar that has nylon strings. I didn't put them on. It just came with them on.

Sean's next musical video should be him playing a rock guitar solo on a banjo

Great information 👌

So did I hear that right? Steely Daniels is going back on tour; I needs me some tickets.

i love this guys

Which one sounds good between a steel and nylon strings??

Are bar chords easier on nylon string guitar compared to steel string guitar?

Sir i have a acoustic guitar with steel strings and it hurts my fingers. So can i put nylon strings on steel acoustic guitar. Can you please share your valuable suggestion to me😢

i have steel string for accoustic guitar is it okey for me to change to nylon string at the guitar?

Which one is better for corridos

I just received a vintage Castilla guitar. I did research and says they were manufactured with nylon strings. It however has steel strings on it. Should I switch it back to nylon to avoid anymore damage to it?

Really pertinent video for newbies and the uninitiated as I count myself. Can't believe I'm saying this but, 50 yrs ago I fell in love with House of the Rising Sun on a nylon string guitar, with no comprehension that acoustic instruments used steel. The nylons were murder on my fingers, I recollect (likely I was over pressing). I learned a basic no. of chord's, but no extra love for the instrument as I played grade 7 piano and grade 3 flute, so it was all about curiosity! I met a Tanglewood in a second hand furniture shop with a damaged sound hole but astonishing timbre with only two strings : low E & A., (otherwise the body was in great condition - like my good self 😊 needing tlc) I bought it for £15 restringing with Earthwood then D'Addario bronz covered strings. The sound of those two strings captured my heart and now I really want to learn guitar, but it's not easy age doesn't make it less challenging. I prefer to use my fingers as exact pressure is what's needed the way I play I guess and strumming steel with my hands - my nails stand up to it and I'm not necessarily light handed. However, I do now have picks and it's mind bending and different😅 but it is a joy growing in knowledge. This video is the first time I can fully appreciate the steel vibe, despite being fully accustomed to it now. I thought I still preferred nylon. The reality is I can appreciate both now! I own the Tanglewood and a Chord, both steel strings. I find the from new Chord really intuitive though there is no real timbre, it speaks to me from its case, in my hand and to my heart, but ideally I need a smaller, more accommodating guitar shape and size (I believe). Currently learning about nylon string instruments - now I really appreciate why guitar players collect and get through so many instruments, weird though it still seems to me!

Oh man, being a beginner on steel strings, taking me back. Learning bar chords literally took me putting duct tape around my pointer finger lol

Sean, I think you would like a nylon string thin line fusion guitar man. The first one I played was the Ibanez AEG10NII. It's a hybrid. Built like a steel string, but has nylon strings. There's a bunch of other brands that do these but, I'm getting one soon because I need a nylon guitar. "Coughing" strings last way longer. Like, years, instead of months

Got one coming in September!!!!

So as a beginner can I start with nylon strings guitar cuz I already have one and I don't want to change it ?😅

I'm a steel-string player; but I've been interested in getting a nylon-string guitar for playing Jobim/bossa nova and the occasional classical piece like Satie's Gnossiennes. But I'm a little scared off by the 2" nut width. Are there decent nylon-string guitars with a 1 3/4 in nut width? Any reason why one should steer away from them?

Good stuff you guys

2:49 whts that song

This is soo cool

Interesting... I never actually knew what the difference was between these two.. wondering what they were like, etc. but that’s cool :3

Ever listen to the Ventures, Shadows, or any instrumental guitar tracks? They are personally my favourite since I can't sing

Seems like people tend to play the steel and nylon strings differently. Nylon string players use the silence in between notes for effect.

I like both. Which naturally means I NEED a nylon string guitar now.

I am a 2-year beginner/intermediate. I have a classical that was a gift from a Latin-American friend. The neck has been a stumbling block due to its width and the size of the frets. I know I don't have small hands, but at 76 maybe they don't stretch out as much. The guitar I play the most is my Epiphone Casino Coupe. Full hollow-body electric. Beautiful sound, but not the same tone as nylon. Any tips on how to work up to playing classical? I have had my eye on the Godin nylon (pricey for me). I subscribe to both of your channels. Very informative and fun, but together, you're a riot!

Great video Sean & Andres. I like them both but will stick with my steel string since I can't really play anyway..................... :)

Still having trouble finding out if my guitar is acoustic or classic. I mean it's an old guitar from 1975 with classic guitar shape but with 43 mm neck and marked frets ( 5 7 12). It also has 18 frets, not 20 like most guitars have...

I say get one of each. Maybe 2 or 3 of each. 👍

I’m thinking about learning how to play guitar and was wondering what would be a nice brand to get for beginners?

7:42 under the bridge by red hot chili peppers :D

Personally, I'd rather have an acoustic-electric nylon guitar :) It's easy on the fingers plus the body isn't as big as the typical classical guitar

If u just a starter buy the nylon one can help u much and it wont hurt just a little bit if u pro now now buy the steel one

Question : I still don't understand ,If I used steel strings to a classical guitar ,does it become western ?

Sean, why KZfaq sped up your voice to 1.25?

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The Nylon string fits more my personality, warm and mellow

Ok but technically, if you put your fingers at the same place/same frets, whether you're on a steel or nylon, you'll get the same chords, right? Like, the pitch is the same on both guitars? (I'm obviously asking cuz I'm not a guitarist yet XD)

GREAT INTRO

A whole step higher?! Not if you value your guitar. Nylon, all the way. Love the banjo reference (steel string = banjo).

Coño those are nice guitars.

What are acrylics? 4:50

Abuebo queremos escuchar clasical music, dont get me wrong steel is rockin!

Can some one please tell me the riff at 7:42 minutes

Is it just me or i feel like u guys look like u had a bad or awkward moment before filming this 😂😂??

Some really great points brought up here and beautiful flamenco playing.. ¡Olé! For the beginners out there, (it's mentioned in the video but just to elaborate slightly) it's worth noting that the width of the neck on a nylon string is wider than that of a steel string so you'll need to learn to stretch your fingers that little bit more. Shouldn't be a problem for most but if your hands are particularly small then maybe a steel string or an electric would be a better option. On the other hand (not literally, in this case!), this could also be considered a pro of the nylon string because it allows more room between your fingers to space them out and fret the notes of a chord more comfortably. For anyone interested, you can find another perspective on the same question (nylon versus steel?) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5aTl7hmma-wh58.html. Thought it would complement this video nicely and hopefully offer some more useful information to the guitar community out there. Thanks so much for the video 👍

Trying rumba flamenco on a steel string hurts 😢

Correct

I started playing on a steel string, barely played anything else, I love it and my guitar but now in wanting to learn music with those Spanish finger picking techniques it just looks so much smoother on a nylon, I think its time to get one

love nylon . especially after watching lucas brar

can you put nylons on an electric or would it sound like shit?

Nylon warm sound for me

I'm seriously considering buying a steel string guitar but I don't want my half size nylon string to get offended

I started with metal string

I like nylon better but didn't really experience one till I was twenty or so. I started on my brother's steel string Yamaha when I was about twelve and played that till I was eighteen almost exclusively and I was so glad when I finally bought an electric once I was eighteen...(a Hondo Explorer copy and a Yamaha amp). I've experimented with classical a lot and once saw Sharon Isbin live in Shreveport Louisiana and she was amazing (hmm...1992 I think...wow). I have a nylon string with a cedar top. A lot of players play the high frets by planting the thumb at the join of the body and the neck stock. It works quite well actually.

nylon is my favorite

the dudes r great guitarist

Can i put nylon string on an acoustic "steel stringed" guitar?

When did we stop calling them Classical and Folk guitars vs Nylon and Steel string guitars?