Im a steel guitar player planning on buying his 1st classical guitar. What is the difference in tension mean please? Any recommendations on brands of
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For a steel guitar player, the High Tension classical strings would probably feel closer to what you are used to as high tension strings are pulled tighter to tune than medium and soft. The tension just describes how tight the strings are in relation to the tuned note. On high tension strings, your strings would feel tighter on any given note than medium or soft. But as you know, you can get various tensions on steel strings as well. If you are new to the classical guitar, you are going to have to drop the pick and just use your finger tips, but you will get used to this and will enjoy the more intimate relationship with your strings and the sounds they produce. Good luck! As to brand, D'Addarrio is as good as most and better than some. Just go with any major brand on sale until you develop a personal preference based on your own experience. When you change strings on a classical, get ready for a lot of retuning until the strings "set." It takes a few days of playing before your new strings stretch out, and even then, you must retune often. If you don't have your guitar yet, for a previous steel string, or electric guitar player, I would recommend an accoustic-electric classical guitar with a cut-away style. Best Regards, Johanan If you are going over to nylon (classical) guitar, however, I would recommend just using the "regular" or "medium" strings as they are the standard and are easy to get anywhere
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The guitar comes strung with very light strings. If you prefer heavier strings, as I do, I would recommend taking it to a good shop and having them set it up for the increased tension.
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Hi, I really don't Know about this diference of price. Maybe you are loking a different model with the same colors. This guitar is made in Mexico, it is another difference. I bought this guitar for a friend, he likes very much of everything, the sound is great.
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I am not sure, the Brazilian Cavaquinho typically uses steel strings. You may be asking for structural trouble down the road. However it may be just fine. Essentially they seem to be the same instrument, steel strings and alt tunings seem to be the essential difference. I would try it, but I like fixing broken guitars.
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The pre-strung tension is a little bit soft but still playable, mine got re-strung with a Yonex string by a friend and I didn't ask about the tension detail but it is noticeably has higher tension and felt the increased in smashing power. I heard the normal tension is around 22 ~ 24 pound. Hope this help.
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I kind of doubt it is good for a classical myself, not because of the width, but because this capo is curved for contact points on the frets. Look at the picture, it's a curved capo. It's not about the width, the classical guitar has a flatter fretboard. Steel string guitar fretboards have a curve; I have many. Look for something that is meant specifically for classical guitars. I have a classical myself, so I vote no about this being appropriate for a classical guitar. It's likely going to put more pressure on the outer E strings and not do the job on the interior strings due to the curvature. I haven't used a capo for classical so I can't make a recommendation, but there must be something out there. I kind of doubt it is good for a classical myself, not because of the width, but because this capo is curved for contact points on the frets. Look at the picture, it's a curved capo. It's not about the width, the classical guitar has a flatter fretboard. Steel string guitar fretboards have a curve; I have many. Look for something that is meant specifically for classical guitars. I have a classical myself, so I vote no about this being appropriate for a classical guitar. It's likely going to put more pressure on the outer E strings and not do the job on the interior strings due to the... » Read More I kind of doubt it is good for a classical myself, not because of the width, but because this capo is curved for contact points on the frets. Look at the picture, it's a curved capo. It's not about the width, the classical guitar has a flatter fretboard. Steel string guitar fretboards have a curve; I have many. Look for something that is meant specifically for classical guitars. I have a classical myself, so I vote no about this being appropriate for a classical guitar. It's likely going to put more pressure on the outer E strings and not do the job on the interior strings due to the curvature. I haven't used a capo for classical so I can't make a recommendation, but there must be something out there. « Show Less
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Higher tension tends to be a tad louder but requires more finger strength. "High" tension doesn't mean the same to every manufacturer so high tension for one brand might have the same exact tension as medium in another.
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Hi Priscila, I am a beginning guitar player too, and I chose the red medium tension one...I told my guitar teacher about it after I started using it, and he cautioned against "overuse" and he wasn't really very impressed with the idea...I had thought it made sense...I have to say I haven't used it much after he made that comment....but I do like it and I think overall it could be good for the hands to stay limber....
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guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars is yr life-hobby-no more... good value for this money. have fun! guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars... » Read More guitars are classical - folk - electric ... classical is the base to start and perfect to practice because strings are made in nylon, so you won't hurt your fingers too much. folk guitars (someone wrongly call them just acoustic..) are little bit harder as built and use metal strings for better sound. it is not recommend to start with that because u will hurt yr fingers easily at the beginning.. so i suggest u this yamaha c40 guitar. it is perfect and no needs to change original strings.. they are perfect for beginner intermediate and after a year or two, maybe u will understand if guitars is yr life-hobby-no more... good value for this money. have fun! « Show Less
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Congrats on receiving one! They look steel, but they are nylon. Well at least mine were nylon, you can tell by the sound if you're familiar with steel string as well as the end's near the sound hole. For new players, steel string "cut" into your fingers much more than nylon. Have fun!
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Congrats on getting a beautiful instrument. The mahogany top will contribute to a "warmer" sound when you find the right strings, but this often involves experimenting with different types of strings. For the most part phosphor-bronze strings are very "bright" sounding when they first go on but lose their "brightness" pretty quickly. Coated strings, like the Martin Lifespan, Elixers, etc., tend to be less "bright" at first but have a remarkably longer lifespan before sounding dull and dead than non-coated strings. Try a coated bronze (not phosphor-bronze) first to see how that sounds to you. Also keep in mind that the lighter the gauge, the less volume and punch the strings are going to have, no matter what kind of guitar you play. You might try non coated strings, also, if you dont mind changing them more often. Ive used a number of different strings on my Martin and tend toward preferring a "brighter" sound, and Im usually eager to try something new, so dont get impatient, and keep notes on which strings work best for you.
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I think that the strings are ok. Any way, because I am a beginner I di not feel confortable with these strings so I got the Martin Silk & Steel strings, and they feel great in my fingers!
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steel strings. This is a great starter for my 10 yr. old. we did have to reglue the neck right at the body but that may have been because we tightened the strings too tight. For the price, we were impressed. She now is taking lessons and the guitar still sounds great. She's had it since April and it is still a nice piece. The case for it is good too. I would highly recommend this guitar to any starter!
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Noup. Nothing loose. My son has been playing with the guitar w/o any issues... He's learning, might not be the usual treatment a guitar gets. He's been very careful with it.
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I recommend Seymour Duncan Custom Staggered SSL-5 Pickup(smooth rich tone.i bought one for my fender.bridge position) or fender texas special pickups(these have that fender tone,came stock in my fender these are in my neck position and middle position.both are different. Strings DR'S or ernie balls if he is just learning I recommend lit gauge strings just make sure he is dedicated to playing before you start adding new pickups strings ect....I have seen a lot of nice guitars in closets for years untouched.
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I've played all kinds of classical guitars, and I've never really been disappointed. Brand doesn't matter that much. These strings right here are very fine. Tension is not really an issue either. There's a whole different feel to a classical versus a steel. These strings are great!
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There is a very slight difference with my regular guitar. Less than 1 mm. I can't tell the difference when I'm playing it. Probably also true between guitars of different makes, etc. If it bothers you, it's easy enough to have a new nut made, or make it yourself.