Can I put electric guitar strings on a classical guitar ?

Question

Can I put electric guitar strings on a classical guitar ?

Answer 1

It wouldn't be a smart move to install electric strings on a classical guitar because the bridge is not meant to sustain or support the additional tension the steel strings would place on it.

Further, electric guitar strings on a classical would not produce quality tone and projection as that of the nylon string category.

Answer 2

First and foremost, you cannot put electric guitar strings on a classical on account that the string has to be tied at the bridge.

This is one thing that you can't do with an electric string and, the ball end would damage the bridge eventually. Mind you, I tried it and the sound socks..... I used pliers to tie the knot.

Answer 3

No you will ruin your classical. It was made for nylon strings. Electric strings really dont sound good or work well on anything but electric guitars.