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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
Guitar Tricks Instructor
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Posts: 8,380
12/26/2015 5:35 pm
Merry Christmas & welcome to GT. :)
Originally Posted by: sparkyoneonetwoWould it be safe for the nylon strung guitar to put a set of steel strings on it??

That's usually not a good idea. Most nylon string guitars are made to withstand the tension of nylon strings which are typically a lot lower than steel alloy strings.

Another potential problem is that the tuning posts, the frets & bridge on nylon string guitars is sometimes softer & can really be chewed up by steel strings.

Maybe you can trade it for another piece of gear? :)

Hope this helps! Best of success with learning & playing guitar!
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