What Happens When You Put Electric Strings On An Acoustic Guitar?
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Does it change the tone? Does it blow up your guitar? Does it sound amazing? Find out what happens when you put electric strings on an acoustic guitar and play.
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Do you think heavy jazz flatwounds would work fine without much setup?
You’re welcome
Didn't know Johnny Sins can play guitar, too.
Still in Slumber 😂
Man can do anything. Doctor, nurse, plumber, por- guitarist.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thats his cousin
Bru u play pubg mobile? U have season 12 RP avatar
1:40 acoustic strings strumming
2:40 electric strings strumming
thank you kind sir
Thank you!
Thank you sooooo much
thank you. now i think my acoustic guitar may have come strung with electric strings cause that's exactly how it sounds 😛
@@0000song0000 mine too
The short answer is its easy to play
yes but the sound isn't as crisp and sounds kinda janky and cheap
Good for learning to play. If you’re learning and not gigging it’s okay.
@Nostalgia for Infinity
Nah… when my kids were learning to golf I bought them clubs that were easier to hit than the ones I was using. They had more good shots when they were young and now they play more, enjoy the game and will buy nicer clubs when they’re adults.
Same thing applies here.
@@thedillestpickle hey sometimes a cheap sounding guitar can work, listen to Polly by Nirvana, if that guitar sounded decent I think it would’ve taken away from the song
@@jasonarmstrong5750 Great point
30% of johnny sins + 70% jeff bezos = this guy
110% broke - Eric
I've been using standard Fender or Ernie Ball 1046's on my acoustics for years.
I either mic them or use a pick up, so EQ isn't an issue. EQ your mic if you lose
a little low end. As a performer who has been gigging since 1965 I can tell you,
NO ONE will notice any difference when you play for them. And the box is WAY
easier to play.
what gauge do u use? thanks for your answer..
Been using Boomer 9's on my Gibson acoustic for 45 years. Works and sounds great! No string sloppiness, no special guitar setup and no damage to my guitar... EVER.
why would you use 9's anyways, get 11's at least
@@gomezfrancisco4577 Easy! Because 9's work for me.
@@deltafour1212 yeah i get it, but using 9s on an acoustic you basically lack loads of bass
@@gomezfrancisco4577 Not on my guitar you don't.
@@deltafour1212 pretty sure that'd be on any guitar ever
Good demo, thanks. I have several acoustics with pickups and I almost never play them unplugged. In that case, electric strings sound just fine and are much kinder to my fingers. Easier to bend and slide, easier to make those bar chords. Tone is not an issue , because it's totally controlled using the equalizer in the amp.
sounds great with electric strings
I keep a beat up old acoustic strung-up with electric strings and it's fun to play. If you're strumming songs at a campfire or playing a coffee shop, obviously not. If you want to experiment with different sounds or to practice electric guitar without plugging in, it's a great and affordable option.
Pretty eye opening, to me it sounded way better in every way with the electric strings
deff nice and crispy
Actually I don’t disagree about the acoustic strings having a fuller sound/balanced equalization of the string note tones! Certainly the advantage to overall sound quality vs electric strings! However, if you like the playability of electric strings, you can try extra light acoustic as a compromise without having to drop your guitar off at guitar center and pray they don’t mess things up when getting “set-up”…
Nice double negative
I've been using electric strings on acoustic / electric guitar for decades ,once u plugged it and balance the EQ its close enough , i dont want to destroy my fingers on acoustic strings and way easy to play .
Step your game up...your fingers need to be able to take the abuse...you sissy
wtf lmao
@Peter Martins guitar boomer energy
How could you not mention string guages for both.
Yep, that's my gripe with this video, an apples to apples, not apples & oranges comparison. Because at a certain gauge, and that would be 12's (12-53's) that 3rd string is wound not coated. The Applause by Ovation I have comes with D'Addario 12-53's EXP11's. And tone from those is even going to be different from Phosphur or Silks ? I'm thinking the nickel wound/coated combination of the E Ball electric strings are going to approximate the 80/20 Bronze for brightness with the difference being the nickel vs copper as plugged in for signal, even acoustically for vibrational properties. End of the day, the cool distractions of the commentary during the scientific test are unnecessary, even annoying. This test was a waste of time to present for anyone wanting to know the true differences in the strings. I figure in the same gauges, electric strings become a 4th option of acoustic with an even stronger and similarly lighter tone as the 80/20 bronze (actually a misnomer as it's copper that is used). I bet you can even put acoustic electric nylon strings as some acoustic electrics have those installed in the same gauges ?
Jim Camp Jesus Christ dude why did you write all of that
@@jimcamp2423 Thanks Jim, very interesting..
Lewis forced himself to read something he did'nt want to...we'll just leave it there,enough said...no need to say any more it will only trigger him..he'll probably kick a puppy or something..nah
I don't like to assume..maybe he thinks writing (or reading for that matter) is no eco?
Maybe people typing hurts ?
If Johnny sins and Jeff bezos had a kid
Sounds better. I've learned to enjoy the thin sound of super lights on my electric too. Bb king, zz top, ac dc, all used super lights
I have an old guitar with super-high action. It was hard to play, so I put an Ernie Ball Turbo Slinky set on it, and it plays great now. It sounds just as loud and full as ever because of the high action.
Adjust the truss rod, there might be excessive bow in the neck. If not, shave down the saddle bone (from the underside, not the top where the strings come into contact), it might be too high. Otherwise, the saddle is pulling and bowing up too much from the tension of the strings. Might need a good inspection and setup by a luthier.
Electric strings for the win. I also think they stay cleaner and last longer than acoustic strings.
String gauge isnt mentioned here. If you put 9s or 10s in electric strings , you will get this result. Go 11s or higher , preferably 12s or higher and a set with a wound third string.
The trick is is by using the thinnest nylon pick to soften up those sharp notes. You’re welcome.
I've been using .009-.042 stainless steel strings on all my acoustics for years. Use round-wounds if you want a bright sound, flat wounds if you want something a bit more mellow.
Question, have you noticed more wear on your ftets
I did this 40 years ago on my old EKO. Sounded just fine.
I have been using 09, 10 and 11 electric strings on my Ibanez electroacoustic (the pickup is under the saddle) for 6 months and i prefer using them. They sound brighter and get less corrosion over time
I’ve always done this, the only drawback is the unwound g intonation is always slightly off
Eric, I just put D'Addario NYXL 11s on my acoustic Washburn, and it sounds great. It has an even better low end than the strings I had been using. I hope this helps.
Evan Wesley Stover i accidentally put D’Addario EXL125 9’s because the guy said they were acoustic strings and i didn’t noticed until i put them on there, and i like it better than acoustic strings. lol.
I just realised I bought electric strings for a couple of acoustic guitars I have lying around NYXL 10/52 STRINGS D'ADDARIO
Electric Strings on an Acoustic guitar is a great option for kids learning the guitar. They can persevere with the guitar practice a lot longer without getting really sore fingers. Probably a good option for older people picking up a guitar late in life as well. I have midi sized acoustic with electric strings on it sitting by my computer which I can pick up and grab if some interesting music comes up on RUclips. It lets you learn acoustic or electric riffs. Sometimes you want a guitar thats a little bit quieter but more realistic than an unplugged electric. It actually sounds pretty good plugged in as well. So I wouldnt knock it. My other acoustic has a set of 13s Piano wound strings on it which are like playing fencing wire. Aesome sound . You dont want to have arthritis with those ones on though.
just put a set of Elixir Nanowire electrics on my old Angelica and it sounds better than it has ever sounded. stays in tune, no stress on the neck (and no adjustment). just perfect. rings like a bell.
This is not really a valid demo and not a fair comparison because the electric strings being use are probably 10s or 11s. How about using a set of Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky? Gauges .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056 compared with a light set of acoustic strings of .012 .016 .025 .032 .042 .054. And if you prefer a wound third (G) Ernie Ball does a .24 or .26 wound. Nickel steel strings last longer than 80/20 bronze or phosphor bronze. And if you use a comparably gauged set of electric strings you won't need to make any set-up adjustments to the guitar.
Nickel/monel strings are favoured by loads of acoustic players, most notably Ton Rice, at the gauges you mention
Very nice sound that's a good balance between brightness & warmth. Nickel Wound Strings tend to outlast 80/20 Bronze & Phosphor Bronze Strings.
The acoustic strings sounded muddy. The electric sounded good for picking. I like that sound. Kinda old school bluesy
I found this out cause I didn’t have more Nylon E strings...
I don't know if I'm too late but DON'T put steel strings on a classical guitar. A classical guitar's structure is only meant to withstand the tension of nylon strings and it could break if you put steel strings on it.
Eric, you make playing look so effortless... U Rock Buddy... I actually liked the treble sound very much...
I like it tbh cause it sounds so bright
I used to have a beat up cheap travel 3/4 acoustic guitar that my sister dropped after she got disinterested in learning to play. I slapped some 11s on that guitar (didn't have anything else lying around at the moment) and never went back. It was my favorite guitar to play. I wasn't looking for a beautiful, melodic or serene sound out of it. Even when setup properly it wasn't a great sounding guitar. But having 11s on it gave it some grit I found pleasing. I probably wouldn't do that with a Martin. But cheap, flawed guitars have their own charm for me.
I've always been partial to bright sounds and for that, electric guitar strings definitely fit the bill. As for the loss of bass, you might want to go with a heavier gauge for the bottom strings. Like maybe a .052 for the 6th string and using a set with a wrapped G string as well. But you're right about the buzz. That is a constant problem. I own an Ovation Standard Balladeer LX (my heart sank when I found out Ovations are no longer being made). I've always been partial to Ovations because of their bright sound and greater "acoustic push." But they're a bitch to set up because the one hexhead beneath the top is impossible to reach.
I think most acoustic guitars aren't designed to make fine adjustments at low tension. A lot is in the fingers too, but I suspect that the truss rod is the inherent limitation when it comes to trying this.
Yes, there's a difference in tone. I think it's one most audiences won't notice and can be mostly mitigated by EQ, so if you can make the mental adjustment, should be ok for folks who prefer a lighter feel.
ive been doing this for a while because i enjoy the tone and the amount of slack they give to bend more easily
what gauge do u use?
I like electric on acoustic comfort of playing is great and this buzz is so great like snare in background. .
margareta tola what’s wrong with you?
@@thataintitchief553 I agree with him. Both sounds good. Tbh you have to play around with stuff like this to find your own tone. You think the greats just copied who they listened to? Mess around with strings, tuning, and so on to make your own sound.
coomer it was a joke
@@Charzilian it's all fun and games till just your d string is buzzing
Sounds great when using the pickup and running it through an amp.... can have fun gettin' bendy.. I'm considering a locking nut to battle bend detuning.
I’ve been using electric extra light D’Addario strings on my Yamaha FG160 since I bought it 50 years ago. Love it. Wouldn’t use anything else.
Thanks for saving me $20 and an hour of my time!
Can definitely hear how rich the acoustic strings are, even through my phone speaker!
😊😊yes thank you big difference good to have people like you to guide us into the abliss ha ha
I have an Indonesian made Epiphone Texan and I just put D’Addario Electric Flatwound Strings on them about almost two months ago and they sound great.
I heard what you were saying, but the electric string clips sounds really good recorded here... really seem they'd go well in a mix too.
But the electric strings on acoustic they are easy to play, such as holding the bar chords and many, once you master the game you may do a shift..
Each way works well i first learned using the electric strings and it's just fine to me
You didn’t mention that if you use an unwound G string, you’ll need to get a new saddle because the compensation will be incorrect.
Next he should install Bass strings on an acoustic. Then I would subscribe.
How about bass strings on 3/4 classical guitar
I don't think it's possible since the strings are to big for the tuners
I'm a strat player that recently bought an acoustic. I noticed right away the G string was dull and wouldn't bend like my strat and that I had to press much harder to fret each note on all the strings. So I slapped some Slinkys on the acoustic and noticed a brighter G right away. Not much difference in B and high E but the low E was noticeably weak and raspy. A and D weren't as full but not as bad as low E which was pathetic. I also had to loosen the truss rod a smidge to raise the action compensating for less tension from the strings. I think I learned from this experiment that I really prefer an unwound G string! The rest I can live with. Wasn't it Eric Clapton that started the unwound G on electrics back in the '60s? Sacrilege, haha! Contrary to what Baldy said, electric strings are LESS stressful for an acoustic. It won't hurt your guitar.
You can get nickle strings with the same gauge as the acoustics AND with a wound G. Like: D'Addario Guitar Strings - XL Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - Round Wound - 12-51 Warm, Bright, Vintage Sound - EPN21 Try that!
Soundwise, the acoustic strings will be more useful for a solo guitarplayer/singer because it has a fuller sound. If in a band, the electric strings will suit better because the sound is more subtle and the low end will be handled by the bass player anyway.
I often play with pure nickel strings (John Pearse lights), so I use “electric” strings on my acoustic regularly
I think it’s all about the feel you’re going for. It’s rather biased to say that electric strings don’t work on a acoustic guitar. I think it depends on the player rather than the instrument. Electric strings do lack the low end but if you are leading with an acoustic guitar then electric string would really stand out. It sounds quite good to be honest, and if you have an acoustic guitar with a pickup and a 3 band EQ, then you can really manipulate the sound that the strings project to make it sound really good.
He might strum a little softer to stop the buzz, but seems to be hitting it hard to make a point. Anyway, I'm going .010 to .047 bronze acoustic lights with 135.8 tension first. Then, light/heavy mix electric nickel wound .010 to .052 with 126.3 tension , then see which gives me the feel I want. I don't care much about sound. Because I practice 5 hrs a day running scales and chords and fingerpicking. I want to bend! The pull on the neck is a little lower with the electric strings but not by much. And these 13s feel like torture devices.
Your martin is just a lemon guitar dude, I put electic strings on my Yamaha absolutely no problem, no extra setup, doesn't sound bad like this at all, I think Martins are the exception here.
i like the feel and sound of electric strings on an accoustic more than accoustic on accoustic. But for those who want to do it, makw sure you get heavier gauge electric guitar strings meant for drop c or drop b tuning. otherwise you would be tuned a whole octave higher.
I've done that when I got a new Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar. I restrung it with John Pearse Jazz Strings (2600 which is the Light Gauge) and they actually sound a bit like Silver Plated Copper Wound Strings so it's more of a Gypsy Jazz sound.
'Jangly' was the exact word I was thinking when I heard the sound, then he said jangly and I think I'm psychic now
Electric strings sound bright and metallic, and that is the only sound I like. A slight loss of volume I can handle.
I have a 1952 maccaferri g40 gypsy jazz guitar and I put electric strings on it so it has the jangly thing on purpose. I think it sounds pretty cool. Could be the plastic body and whatnot acting with the string gauge.
I think some miss the point...
It also depends on your style of playing and what type of music.
I am a mostly lead blues rock player who just recently bought a couple of acoustics.
I am used to bending strings rather than play single note runs. I use. 09 on my electrics, sometimes. 08.
Even using "rock/blues" plain G in. 10 gauge was very hard for me. I don't finger pick or play like an acoustic player.
I play Delta and Chicago style blues but mostly std. tuning.
As people said, I can equilize the low end or just live with it like many old bluesmen with Sears & Roebuck Stella's...
I don't like bronze smelling fingers. 😝
Sameee
Just wash hands?
@@karlobicierro7081 And miss valuable time that I could be practicing guitar? Hell no
Nikos P. They meant after you play. You should also wash your hands before playing so the strings don't get corroded
@@yeasstt What do you mean after? There's no such thing as after. You need to practice 24/7 with no breaks man
I always have electric strings on my acoustic guitar as it becomes more comfortable to bend while playing.
Something about this guy. He cool
I wish I had used electric strings on my acoustic since day one. Would have given me what I needed. I was lead guitarist and needed to cut through, which I do now since I changed to electrics strings (not on all acoustics though). I can adjust the neck's truss rod by myself, no big deal.
What gauge did you use? You didn't mention the gauge if you're using a wound G and the appropriate acoustic gauges e.g. 12s there shouldn't be much of a difference in tone.
Some people do that to make their Acoutic feel like an Electric.
I have a very nice solid top guitar but recently bought a new Yamaha F370 as a beater for open mic. It has a short scale length of 634mm (25”) and a great neck so is extremely easy on the fingers, even with 012 gauge strings. In fact, I did try 011s and hated them as they cut into my fingertips. Seriously, if you want a straightforward, budget guitar that sounds great and is easy on the fingertips, try an F370 and fit some quality 012 strings. Or maybe you'd like to try other short scale length acoustic guitars. You'll be absolutely amazed at how much easier they are to play. I've been playing for well over 40 years and the F370 short scale is by far the easiest acoustic guitar I've ever played.
Wait a minute there are Electric Guitar string sets that have the same gauges as Acoustic Guitar strings such as the EJ20s which are Nickel Wound versions of Extra Light Acoustic Guiar strings. Electric Guitar strings have a warmer & darker sound than Acoustic Guitar strings so they're ideal for brighter instruments, & they also outlast bronze strings as they don't tarnish as much.
My friend Bill Cook was using #10 D'addario guitar strings on his Ovation and other acoustics back in the 80's
and they worked fine no neck adjustments needed. What gauge strings were you using?
I play a PRS with the action as low as possible using 10s
I play a Jacskon also with super low action using 9s
I just bought an orangewood because I heard they were great for the price. It has 12s, super high action and I feel like I need bricklayer hands to play it
About to sand the saddle and throw 9s on it, which is why I'm watching these videos.
It sounds great😍
A lot depends on the tone or needs of the player. I've experimented widely with my trusty old Yamaha FG, and currently have .07 electric strings for acoustic blues. It's very easy to bend with my older hands (pushing 60 now), and a light touch is mandatory. I've tried mixing sets, nylon strings, and other odd stuff on that old guitar for sounds I liked, and it's fun messing around with a knockabout guitar I don't use on stage. I can see the poster's point with a nice Martin, but if I had my best friend's Martin Alternate X (the metal topped one), it might not be a bad experiment, as those had a tendency to have heavier strings pull the bridge off.
You can use D'addario EJ20s which are essentially Nickel Wound Extra Light Gauge Acoustic/Electric Guitar Strings.
It sounds a lot brighter, I feel like if one adjusted their playing to the lighter strings it could sound awesome!
I had a bad high action guitar that killed my hands to play and stuck on some 10 gauge electrics. Plays lovely now!
Same! My first guitar has a special place for me, so even though the neck was warped slightly and the action was terrible I kept it.
Took it to the guitar shop the other day for a set up and they slapped on some super light electric strings on and since then action is much better and it's more fun to play. Makes me want to pick it up more again.
Elliott Smith used electric guitar strings on a vintage acoustic when he recorded his first solo record. That’s part of the character of the record in my opinion
I had to put an electric B string on my acoustic because the original string unwound itself off the post and all I had was spare electric strings and it sounds fine.
3:11. Am I the only one that things the electric strings sound badass.
Yea to be honest i thought he sounded fine either way
really no surprise that slinky strings make a difference. I'm pretty sure the focus should be more on using equal gauges of the two types and then emphasizing the different materials used.
Nice to know thanks
Glad I seen this was also wondering if it mattered thanks for the video does sound a lot different
idk what to say... really... I will put Electric 14s on my acoustic. That can not sound bad. Even this does not sound bad.. just a bit.
Thanks. I am looking for ways to make an acoustic more playable due to some wrist injury issues.
Sounded pretty good to me. The acoustic strings sounded very dull even with a pick. Probably not much different to putting silk and steel strings on.
We used to put acoustic strings on a electric guitar sounded awesome
C. A. House Music There are Electric Guitar strings who's gauges are the same as Acoustic Guitar Strings called Jazz Gauges & they tend to sound more full bodied.
the first song he play is "just my imagination" by Cranberries
Nick Drake played nickel electric strings on his Taylor acoustic, but they were a set of 12s iirc. You can get thicker nickel strings. I understand Drake never changed his strings either, so the bass came from all that gunk.
to be honest i liked the electric strings better just because you can do some prety insane bends and its mutch softer to play on stage your finger dont get as tyerd.. and if you plug it in it sounds just like an acustic!!
C. A. House Music The Guitar still holds up, the Nickel Wound Strings advantage is that you have more Longevity.
For some reason the way this guy talks, like his vernacular is just music to my ears.
...pun intended
Cool intro and the video answered my question, haha! Thanks !
I like your energy man! I just typed the question “what happens if you put electric strings on an acoustic…” and you came up like 2nd… the reason being I’m to lazy to go and get acoustic strings when I have a bunch of electric sets sitting here..
What if you use a coil pickup on your acoustic with electric strings? Will it sound any better? I'm curious
great question, thought it might be addressed in this video production
I put Ernie ball hybrids on my acoustic Cort and love it
What gauge of it?
@@txandroid7443 ernie ball slinky hybrid custom gauge 2222
I actually really like the sound electric strings on an acoustic, better for bends, and on my guitar, at least, the brightness is nice.
BUT: The intonation of the non-wound G-string is out of wack, so much so that it is semi-unusable, except maybe for soloing. I wish I could find a bridge that could compensate somehow.
Do you think heavy jazz flatwounds would work fine without much setup?
If they made acoustic strings in 8s I would probably use them but I haven't found any. 9s are the lightest and still heavier than I like (I play 7s on my electric). Electric strings are fine on an acoustic just be prepared for less volume. If you are plugged in and running through an amp, or using a tonewood or the like, then it is no problem to get the volume.
should be a preference thing