can it be done???....i'm feeling adventurous :roll:
pitfalls? :cry:
There will be gauge issues though there are light acoustic strings that overlap the heavy end of the electric string gauges. So, they may go on ok and fit through the nut and saddle grooves if you keep the gauge close. However, the big problem is not the physical fitment problem it's magnetic. Acoustic strings are generally bronze which isn't ferromagnetic and so their vibration won't affect the magnetic field of the pickups. That means no amplified output.
Pop music is about stealing pocket money from children. - Ian Anderson
Right. Stick with electric strings on an electric.
Well we all shine on--like the moon and the stars and the sun.
-- John Lennon
There are some electric guitars with an additonal piezo mic - I believe one of the Ibanez Artcores. IT should work with bronze strings
...only thing I know how to do is to keep on keepin' on...
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Nothing bad in trying. Make sure that there is no big gauge difference though. Suppose you play a Fender. Now you won't like to install acoustic 12s on a Fender which has been played through 9s all the time.
At your risk. YMMV.
DR Zebras or other hybrid-wound strings might work. The windings alternate between nickel and bronze. They are actually meant for acoustic-electric guitars with piezo pickups (not sure what advantage they would offer), but with the nickel content they should work okay for electric, at least as far as magnetism goes. Sound quality and output level are separate issues.
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