Electric strings on acoustic guitar?

aviv_a · 01-31-2016, 08:17 AM

hey guys, I just wondered if I can put my electric strings (that's what's written on them) on my acoustic guitar. will it be ok?
thanks

aviv_a · 02-01-2016, 02:38 AM

anyone, please?

Aloysius · 02-01-2016, 04:32 AM

I wouldn't recommend it as the tension is so different. There won't be enough tension in the strings to set off the top of the guitar, so the sound will be pretty bad. Also acoustic guitars are designed with a certain amount of tension in mind, too much above or below that for an extended period of time may do your guitar harm.

aviv_a · 02-01-2016, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aloysius

I wouldn't recommend it as the tension is so different. There won't be enough tension in the strings to set off the top of the guitar, so the sound will be pretty bad. Also acoustic guitars are designed with a certain amount of tension in mind, too much above or below that for an extended period of time may do your guitar harm.

thanks!

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Aloysius Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 353	I wouldn't recommend it as the tension is so different. There won't be enough tension in the strings to set off the top of the guitar, so the sound will be pretty bad. Also acoustic guitars are designed with a certain amount of tension in mind, too much above or below that for an extended period of time may do your guitar harm.