will guitar support steel stings if I put on at a later time?
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Hi! Thanks for your question about an item offered by Bwaaack! on Amazon: The Martin Classic Backpacker W/Bag. This portable guitar guitar is designed for nylon strings only.Please let us know if we may be of further assistance or answer any additional questions? We're here to help.
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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.
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No. Classic guitars are not designed to handle the tension of steel strings and you will likely damage the instrument. If you want to use steel strings, buy the steel string version.
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If that is a rod that is in the neck of a steal string guitar the answer is yes I beleive so. When I inquired about putting nylon strings on it the guy in the store said no can do. I believe this is bc of a truss rod. Hope this helps. It's a sweet little guitar.
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my guitar has a beautiful finish that I'm very protective of, I've had no problems. But it is more of a car-like clearcoat type finish; not sure how it would handle more of a matted/enamel type finish if that's what your piano has.
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Yes, but I recommend taking it off your guitar headstock after tuning... otherwise it just stays on.
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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.
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I've used this stand for my Gibson Les Paul Standard for about a year now. No chemical interaction with the finish at all. I don't store the guitar on the stand, mind you. Couple hours a day at most. I would say with confidence your bass will be safe.
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I have 4 of these hanging a soprano ukulele, a 12 string acoustic, a Gibson Les Paul custom electric and a bass guitar. I have had these in use for 1 1/2 years. the hangers themselves have a rubber like sleeve and I have not noticed any change on the guitars or on the hangar so I'm assuming that they are not causing any damage and the instruments play like they always played.
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Yes if its not on the woodstock. The SpeedPro guitar tuner is super sensitive so if you leave it on the woodstock it will continue to pickup the vibrations from the guitar or other stringed instrument you are trying to tune.
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I have steel strings. The diameter of my acoustic guitar is 4". It fits nicely ... if the hole is smaller I don't think it will fit.The sound is not bad for the price.
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I agree that the hardware is not meant to accommodate nylon strings. My ovation plays really nice with steel strings! I like it a lot! I have a nylon string classical guitar. The tuners are different.
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No Can't, you can only use them on a classical guitar. I have one before I brought my Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar here. I say if going use Nylon String, which be more softer on your finger tips, then using steel string. I subject you to check out all of the Classical Guitar here on Amazon, I see some great deal on them. At reasonable price. All maker brand. I love my Classical Guitar more then I love Acoustic Guitar. But only time I play my Acoustic, is when I use my amplifier with my MultiStomp MS-50G, It put out many great sound effect. Check it out on youtube.
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This block will not work. It is MIM 2 1/16 spacing for MIM and Squier full thickness bodies onlyI would check out Callaham,Try here :http://www.callahamguitars.com/up_amstd.htm or Guitar Fetish, StewMac or scour eBay for the steel block. You may have to replace the entire assembly to get what you're looking for. Not to question your knowledge on the subject, a steel block will certainly improve tone and sustain, as will bent steel saddles. But make sure the rest of the checklist for good tone/sustain is complete - No paint/finish in the neck pocket, old or corroded trem springs replaced, pickup height not too high, etc... Good Luck This block will not work. It is MIM 2 1/16 spacing for MIM and Squier full thickness bodies onlyI would check out Callaham,Try here :http://www.callahamguitars.com/up_amstd.htm or Guitar Fetish, StewMac or scour eBay for the steel block. You may have to replace the entire assembly to get what you're looking for. Not to question your knowledge on the subject, a steel block will certainly improve tone and sustain, as will bent steel saddles. But make sure the rest of the checklist for good tone/sustain is complete - No paint/finish in the neck pocket, old or corroded trem springs... » Read More This block will not work. It is MIM 2 1/16 spacing for MIM and Squier full thickness bodies onlyI would check out Callaham,Try here :http://www.callahamguitars.com/up_amstd.htm or Guitar Fetish, StewMac or scour eBay for the steel block. You may have to replace the entire assembly to get what you're looking for. Not to question your knowledge on the subject, a steel block will certainly improve tone and sustain, as will bent steel saddles. But make sure the rest of the checklist for good tone/sustain is complete - No paint/finish in the neck pocket, old or corroded trem springs replaced, pickup height not too high, etc... Good Luck « Show Less
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all Ive ever used is steel strings, I don't know why you could not use nylon strings, cant put steel on a nylon only guitar
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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.
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Yes, they aren't steel strings, rather metal wound nylon strings that look like steel. I hope you enjoy your guitarlele!
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no problem on classical guitars, just check the labels to use the appropriate cleaner based on your guitar finish
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Yes you can, I use it to set open G on my lap Steel guitar quite often. It gives you a real vibrant chord sound that sounds awesome.