Nylon Strings - Opinions Please.

Spalo · January 2014

Is there anything stopping me putting nylon (classical) strings on my Manouche Guitars 'Moreno' Modele Jazz, just as a short term experiment? There should be no truss rod problems as the guitar hasn't got one! (it has the 'authentic' reinforced neck).

Will nylon strings actually work? How would I attach the strings to the tailpiece?

And, just out of interest, are there any major design differences in modern day Selmacs designed for 'classical' strings rather than metal?

Any comments, rants, lectures, essays, gratuitous personal abuse gratefully recieved.

All the best,

Sp

pickitjohn · January 2014

Here is a good read from RELATED DISCUSSIONS

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"questions on using nylon strings"

http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/discussion/2956

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Spalo · January 2014

Thanks for that.

Sp

pickitjohn · January 2014

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Jazzaferri · January 2014

You may find that many brands of classic Nylon strings are not long enough to reach on a long scale tailpiece guitar and the tensions will be a bit low.

For an alternative Thomastic Classic S which is what I use on my classic built Dunn are the highest tension of the classic strings...check with JustStrings.com or other Thomastic dealer who should be able to tell you the overall length.