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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on March 13, 2019 at 1:22pm

Expect ; ..... to seem like you are tuning forever . .. and also, let the strings set tuned for a day or 2  to find their comfort zone after stretching . 

The unexpected  ? ......  Nylon strings work great for slide too.

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on March 23, 2019 at 7:59pm

Hi Mark, couple of other things that come with using nylon strings.

A softer action feel

Maybe you will have to set a higher action due to there being more flex/movement in nylon strings.

A more mellow sound

Tuning machines are different, larger diameter posts in a slotted peghead, but normal steel string machines will work if there is enough post for the thicker strings.

To overcome issues when fitting new strings, tune up and stretch the strings by placing fingers under them and pull up away from the fingerboard do this a few times as you tune and they will settle quicker.

This may be a bit tooooo technical but....due to the strings having less energy than steel, you may have to consider the thickness of the top so as to get decent volume.

It would be interesting to know how you go.

Taff

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