The nut on my guitar got sanded in when i used strings of thicker gauges (low E - 52). Will this nut get destroyed if i use these types of strings?
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Antonio, no you should be fine. The one you had sounds like it was plastic or something, as I used to have a plastic one and noticed the same thing. I use Ernie Ball Power Slinkies with this nut and it works fine. Good sound, looks great. You just obviously have to sand it so it's the right length and height.
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This will probably need filed for that gauge of string to fit properly as the slots are thin enough for regular or light gauge strings and are meant to be adjusted to your particular set with a proper setup. I'm assuming you bend strings or use a tremolo quite a bit and have "sawed" into your nut. Those techniques can hasten the wear of a nut, but eventually all guitar nuts wear out. Short answer: you'll saw through this one just like you will any other nut out there. Just get good at replacing them. A small drop of glue to hold it in, but still make it easy to remove, is a good start. If you don't want to spring for fret files, a thin needle file should do the trick to seat a 52. This will probably need filed for that gauge of string to fit properly as the slots are thin enough for regular or light gauge strings and are meant to be adjusted to your particular set with a proper setup. I'm assuming you bend strings or use a tremolo quite a bit and have "sawed" into your nut. Those techniques can hasten the wear of a nut, but eventually all guitar nuts wear out. Short answer: you'll saw through this one just like you will any other nut out there. Just get good at replacing them. A small drop of glue to hold it in, but still make it easy to remove, is a good... » Read More This will probably need filed for that gauge of string to fit properly as the slots are thin enough for regular or light gauge strings and are meant to be adjusted to your particular set with a proper setup. I'm assuming you bend strings or use a tremolo quite a bit and have "sawed" into your nut. Those techniques can hasten the wear of a nut, but eventually all guitar nuts wear out. Short answer: you'll saw through this one just like you will any other nut out there. Just get good at replacing them. A small drop of glue to hold it in, but still make it easy to remove, is a good start. If you don't want to spring for fret files, a thin needle file should do the trick to seat a 52. « Show Less
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This will probably need filed for that gauge of string to fit properly as the slots are thin enough for regular or light gauge strings and are meant to be adjusted to your particular set with a proper setup. I'm assuming you bend strings or use a tremolo quite a bit and have "sawed" into your nut. Those techniques can hasten the wear of a nut, but eventually all guitar nuts wear out. Short answer: you'll saw through this one just like you will any other nut out there. Just get good at replacing them. A small drop of glue to hold it in, but still make it easy to remove, is a good start. If you don't want to spring for fret files, a thin needle file should do the trick to seat a 52.
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use chap stick as a lube on the nut after filing lowE string slot. this should help. do this every time you change strings.
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The strings that came with the guitar are metal. We do not know if they're nickel wound or of specifically what composition. My son is the guitarist, and discovered that the strings need to be stretched prior to playing the guitar- utilizing three fingers to press on the strings at locations all the way down the neck- and then retuning afterward. The high-E string broke not too long after he got the guitar (a common occurence on nearly any electric guitar - at least HIS) and he simply replaced all of the strings with the secondary set provided with it. He loves the guitar, and uses it in practices and performances with his high school jazz band. It is of significantly lighter weight than his other electric guitars, and thus is more easily transportable.
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Not sure about that... The sound hole on my nylon string guitar is a bit small for the pickup. I did try to see if would fit if I took the strings off and got at it that way, but that was all to no avail as the last time I used the pickup I stood on the cord when I stood up and it has broken the lead (the way the cord hangs from such pickups is a bit of a problem, I think) - so at the moment nothing works! However, the manual says: "We recommend you string your guitar with bronze or phosphor bronze strings to achieve the best response from the pickup."
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That sounds like a personal question sir! However, I will give you the benefit of the doubt. The nut on this guitar is, in all likelihood, genuine imitation plastic. Not having rubbed it against my teeth I can only surmise, but I believe it to be a safe bet.
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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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Beware! Your guitars are set up to handle light strings. If you get any other size your guitar may buzz
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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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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.
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Yes, you need to remove the plastic. Try to be careful, so you don't ruin any strings.
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I don't think I can recommend these strings at all had bad strings out of the package the g string buzzed then snapped while tuning . also you may have to adjust the truss rod to compensate for the tension i use martin strings and a heavier gauge better tone
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I don't know the gauge of the strings, but they are standard bass strings. The lowest (thickest) string is a B below the standard 4-string bass's E. BEADG
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Scott, These are six-paks of single strings. Such as here we have six "little E", strings. (.009s), in this example. These are used for spares, when you break your "E". I purchase these six-packs, of .009s, .010s, & .011s, as replacements, right along with my purchase of full sets in those gauges. It is far more convenient to use these singles, than have to open a new set, to replace one broken string. I thank ERNIE BALL for making these singles available, and I like purchasing them through AMAZON.COM. I highly recommend this method of purchasing extra singles, for those occasions when you break a string, but you don't need to change the whole set. -Charles Warren "Rattlesnake" Jenkins II.
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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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I really don't know. I purchased these stands for lower brand guitars. So I'm not sure how the materials might affect a guitar's finish. Great question, but I would guess if I had a more expensive guitar that I might opt for a higher end stand due to my previous review. After all, if the stand can tip over so easily, I would assume no guitar finish is that safe if the guitar continues to get knocked over all the time.
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WITH THIS BASS, ALWAYS GET SUPER LONG STRINGS!String gauge is a matter of personal taste and playing style. Remember, every guitar needs to be setup for a particular string gauge to ensure proper tonation and neck tension. If you are wanting a sharp, slap bass sound, I suggest round wound strings. Much brighter sound but harsher on your fingers and the fretboard. If you want a smooth, low tone, flatwound strings are the way to go. Much softer to the touch and easier on your fretboard.
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Regular strings work just fine. I don't know the gauge off the top of my head but I know they are very light strings.
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yes, new strings will stretch. It may take a week or more of tuning before it settles down.. If it doesn't there could be an issue with the strings or the lugs slipping but Cordoba (and other guitar makers) are pretty good about checking things like that before shipping/selling... If it continues to be an issue take it to a guitar tech for a look and a lesson in restringing (you will eventually have to put new strings on the instrument)