Can you put light strings on a Dreadnought?

Can you put light strings on a Dreadnought?

use medium gauges on the Dreadnoughts and Jumbo six-strings. Generally, if you were to put light-gauge strings on a Dreadnought or a Jumbo six-string, the reduced string tension probably would result in the neck back-bowing. That would give you lower action, but could lead to string-buzzing.

Can you use bronze strings on an acoustic guitar?

The main two types of acoustic string you’ll see are 80/20 bronze, and phosphor bronze. 80/20 bronze, or brass, is an alloy made from 80% copper and 20% zinc.

Which is better bronze or phosphor bronze guitar strings?

Basically phosphor bronze is 92% copper—so a little bit more copper than 80/20 bronze—has about 8% tin and contains trace amounts of phosphorous, which is what makes it a little bit more corrosion resistant compared to 80/20 bronze. Phosphor bronze is really known for having a balanced, rather warm response.

Can I put lighter strings on my acoustic guitar?

We recommend using only extra light through medium gauge strings on our guitars. Heavy strings can cause too much tension on the top which may cause irreversible damage.

Do I want light or medium strings?

Light strings are easy to bend with good treble and suit short-scale guitars but are quiet and fragile. Heavy strings sustain longer with more low-end and suit larger guitars but are more difficult to play and may strain the guitar. Medium gauge strings fit somewhere in the middle.

What sounds better 80/20 or phosphor bronze?

The Tone of Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Because of their extra mid-range, these strings generally sound rounder, more balanced, and more “present” than 80-20 string sets.

Are medium strings louder than light strings?

Volume: The gauge of guitar strings determines the loudness of the unplugged instrument. In that sense, heavier-gauge guitar strings might produce louder results than lighter-gauge strings, especially when strumming and playing chords.

Are Elixir strings any good?

Elixir brand strings are great strings with an equally as good reputation, which – in addition to the fact they’re dipped in a polymer coating – is another reason why they tend to cost more as well. However, not everyone likes them because of that very same coating.