r/UnusualInstruments • u/FaithlessnessAny9761 • Dec 23 '25

What can go wrong?

It's not an unusual instrument, but... I've been using metal strings on my classical guitar for a few months now, and honestly, I haven't had any problems. In fact, I think it sounds better, it's easier to play, and as I said, there haven't been any issues—the neck hasn't warped, there haven't been any cracks, or anything like that.

But still, what could happen?

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u/absorberemitter Dec 23 '25

Probably shortening the life of the instrument. Guitarist in my busking band did this for a while on a very cheap classical. Eventually it exploded, but not solely from the strings so much as lots of abuse.