Will it sound bad if you put electric guitar strings on an acoustic?

Question

my acoustic needs new strings but all i have is electric guitar strings

Answer 1

yes,will not work...acoustic strings made to vibrate/resonate at certain tension when in tune ,electrics same way but different tension..try guitar center on sale very cheap craigs list etc   not a good idea to put electrics on, know someone with acoustics & electrics git you can TRADE strings with ?

Answer 2

You need to get acoustic strings.  Luckily, they're sold in music stores and on the internet.  I recommend Elixir Nanoweb strings. I use light gauge.

Answer 3

ya do not do that... it will make it soudn not good at all