Flexible material that provides vibrations in string instruments
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Incessant Buzzing on Third String (Classical Guitar)
I've had an ongoing issue with my classical guitar. The third string (nylon) always buzzes on first, second, and third fret. While we're at it, the sixth string (wound metal over nylon core) buzzes on ...
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Can I use nylon with steel string guitar?
I was wondering if it possible to put nylon strings on a steel string guitar.
Is it possible? If not why?
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1answer
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After re-stringing acoustic guitar my action feels way off.
I recently bought an acoustic guitar, and it had this beautiful action on it. I've restrung it recently (same gauge strings) and now there's a very noticeable difference in playability. Is this ...
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Tuning new strings on an acoustic guitar
Okay, so a while back I broke one of my guitar strings, so I bought a new set. The problem is with my new strings my guitar sounds awful. Like it doesn't sound new awful it sounds like its completely ...
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Acoustic Guitar | How to adjust the gap between the strings and the fret board
I have a 2 year old acoustic guitar . Over the period of time there's a huge gap that has appeared between the higher frets and the strings.
What has caused this gap? and How do i fix this.
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How can I prevent loss of tuning when changing strings set from 0.11 to 0.12?
I have an Epiphone Les Paul Custom and it's tuned in standard C and my playing style is mostly Desert Rock. I'm using a set of 0.12 strings and considering changing to a 0.11 set to have less tension ...
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1answer
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How long can I store shrink-wrapped strings?
While cleaning up, I recently found a box (still had 6 packs in it) of shrink-wrapped strings for my electric guitar: D'Addario EXL120 Nickel Wound 9-42. I guess they have been sitting around in my ...
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How do Tape-Wound strings compare to metal Flatwounds?
I recently discovered that the nylon-coated Tape Flatwound strings, which have long been available for Bass, are available now in guitar sets (with plain b and e). How do these compare in tone, scrape ...
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Should I take the weather into account when I replace guitar strings?
I have been told that the strings in a guitar should be replaced at least every six months (I know this can be subjective).
I have a classical guitar which has been several years with the same ...
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2answers
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Should I choose strings differently depending of type of guitar?
I own both a dreadnought and a parlor acoustic guitar. On the dreadnought I use extra light elixirs. On the parlor I still have the original phosphor bronze light that came with it.
Is there ...
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1answer
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Thicker or thinner gauge for frequently snapping harp strings?
I have a kora (West-African harp) on which the highest two strings only seem to last about a week before snapping.
The two strings are tuned to A (880Hz) and G (784Hz) respectively and are stretched ...
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Strings too stiff on a recently purchased acoustic guitar | Cort AD880CE
I have been playing acoustic guitar for almost 5 years and I wanted to upgrade to a better guitar. After some research and hands-on testing I purchased a Cort AD880CE.
But after 2-3 days practice I ...
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Do you ever play a barre chord without you index finger on guitar?
I would think the only finger you'd ever use to play a barre chord is you index finger. is this right?
As in the finger you'd use to make the barre.
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1answer
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Soft sound strings for Fender bass
I'm looking for "soft sounding" strings for my five-string Fender bass (American Deluxe V).
Default Fender strings are not for me, unfortunately. What kind of strings can give me this sound?
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3answers
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Best strings for a Breedlove Atlas acoustic guitar
i have a breedlove atlas for about 2 years now... (i play about once a week) and i think it is time i change the strings... what do you recommend?
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1answer
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What strings can I use to get a high-quality sound out of a travelling guitar?
I've just purchased a Washburn Travel Guitar. I know I'll never get full guitar sound out of it, but I was wondering what strings I could / should get to (perhaps) maximise this little guy.
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Is there some type of classical guitar strings that have uniform tone across all six?
Whenever I try to adapt music for classical guitar I actively try to avoid transposing any note to the first string (High E) because it sounds so much more twangy than the other five. I understand ...
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With which strings would I have an easier time bending/sliding/vibrato on acoustic guitar?
I have been playing acoustic guitar on a standard Yamaha for several months. As the title suggests, I'm looking to restring it so that I have an easier time bending and sliding!
Could you recommend ...
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Can I play a regular guitar as a Lap Steel by replacing its strings with steel strings?
Is there any significant difference other then strings between "regular acoustic guitar" and an "acoustic lap steel guitar"?
Is replacing the strings with steel strings enough?
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Why do the quality of the sound of guitar strings decay over time?
Particularly, on classical guitars, strings 4, 5 and 6.
At the beginning, the sound is very metallic. After a few weeks, it's like playing on coton.
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2answers
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What is the correct way to modify a bass bridge to accept thicker guage strings?
Recently, I tried to restring one of my 5-strings and found out that the low B string wouldn't fit through the bridge. The bass is an LTD B55
I was thinking of drilling/boring the hole to be wider, ...
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New Guitar Strings Buzzing
I bought new D'Addario 12 gauge Strings got my Fender CD 100 Acoustic Guitar.
The E,A,D Strings seem to be buzzing a lot. Is that normal for new strings?
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String ball end sizes, specifically “Size Gold E String Ball End”? - Violin
What are the the different string ball end sizes for a violin? Specifically, what does "Size Gold E String Ball End" mean?
I have come across this description here and am trying to figure out why ...
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What should be the tension for 0.010 inch strings for guitar
0.009 inch(diameter) strings are tuned as E3, A3, D4, B4, G4, E5.
Question is, does 0.010 inch diameter strings should be tuned in this tension? When I try to set these like 0.009 inch ones, the ...
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Is there a chance for heavy violin strings to harm the instrument?
Is there anything like that that heavy or other kinds of violin-strings should break down the instrument?
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What gauge strings should I use for A# tuning on an electric guitar [duplicate]
I play heavy metal songs from bands such as Parkway Drive, Bring me the Horizon, Northlane etc. which play in A# guitar tuning.
What gauge strings are appropriate for that?
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How can one minimise the percussive strumming sound on acoustic guitar and maximise the notes? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to prevent the noise my guitar pick makes?
When we are rehearsing with the band it seems that the main thing that one can hear of our singer's acoustic guitar is the ...
