I think they both have their strengths and weaknesses. The steel strings are my personal preference but the nylon strings do bring a certain sound that sounds incredible as well.
@@theharvardyard2356true, dont know why in world acoustic steel is the "normal" guitar, here in SA the nor al guitar is the classic with nylon strings, search "Folklore argentino", or Horacio Guarany, is so characteristic in here!
@@bambampewpew32 agreed. I feel like the big hole in the center of the acoustic makes a big diffrence. Acoustics without it that I've tried, sound "muted" in some way to me.
To be honest it was not a fair comparison because a total work of acoustic art which is Furch was compared to Ibanez e-nylonsting that is not really made with resonance in mind (it sounds really thin and nosy). I would love to see a comparison between Furch and some nice nylon string( also something from Furch or even better a good Hanika lattice or double top with actual good resonating body). Hanika CutPro PF would also work really well.
depends on what type of music that is played, imo i really love the classical guitar of its sound in more ambient music, and the steelstring sounds amazing in other types of music
What the people don't understand: nylon strings Arte to play especifific genres, while the steel strings are to play others especifics genres. One isn't better than other, they are just for different applications
@@phanhuyduc2395 they're actually my favorite nylon personally, they aren't the absolute best in the world but they're rlly nice especially for the price
Both instruments have different proposals, the soft and sweet sound of the nylon makes it a great option for classical music, MPB, composing melodies and arpeggios of harmonies and creating solos, and they are the first option for flamenco. The brighter and stronger sound of steel strings makes them perfect for picking, composing harmonies and solos with greater gain and sustain, as well as being the first option for guitarists who only want to play popular music or who want to play in environments such as bars and restaurants.
Funny, I feel like on fast picking techniques, nylon has more percussive sound (coming from the picking) rather than "ringing" sound, so the signal/noise ratio isn't that good on nylon. On lower picking speeds, nylon can sound amazing. I still prefer steel generally, but it really depends on the style of music you play.
I used to play a lot of steel string and just occasional nylon string. But now i'm playing more nylon string. I think you can get more interesting organic percussive quality and actually a wider sonic range of sound on nylon without a brittle high end... I think everybody should try both and don't discount nylon until you give it a good shot...
Neither is better! They’re just different, and they both rock! Some of the best rock and metal songs dating back decades were written and/or recorded on either a steel or nylon stringed guitar. Every guitarist should own at least one electric and one acoustic guitar - having at least one of each will make you a more versatile player!
Theyre both amazing. The sound of acoustic guitar as we've known it will always be beautiful. The new sound with nylon we've been hearing a lot in the recent years definitely has a unique twist, and it sounds just as beautiful. It's just something newer now, that's all. I think it just boils down to preference. I wouldn't make it a competition as to which one is better, there's no need.
@@hindenburg1596 its making a comeback is what i meant. And it definitely hasnt been the standard, not at least over the last century or so. It's always been bronze strings since the birth of the blues, baby.
Came here to say this. No offense to Bernth, but I don't think he did the nylon string justice here. The tone he used and way he played it just don't highlight the sexy side of nylon string.
Music that sounds good leaves everyone as a winner. We must defeat each other, and instruments must not be better than each other, we must defeat despair through appreciation for all instruments and love for all our brothers and sisters on this wonderful rock we call home
I love the steel one but it's very interesting the almost kinda distorted (but not in a bad way) sound of the nylon. I prefer clear sound but the nylon must create very interesting effects in a sound even more when well executed like that.
Let's put it this way: both sounds good, if the right music is played with the right choice of equipment (plastic pick vs your nails). I play classical music with fingerpicking on nylon strings. You can play it on steel, but nylon sounds better. Pop musoc and rock ballads almost 100% on steel. Forget about shredding with picks on nylon, since the only thing you'll hear is the plastic pick snapping the strings. Shredding on nylon with fingerpicking again, is quite impressive! sounding.
it just depends on what you play if you wanna play classical then get nylon string guitar but if u wanna play new songs then go for acoustic but either way can be good for any songs you just need to have the skills to play it
Cancion Del Mariachi one of the best guitar playing was played on nylon. It depends on the genre and the sound you want at the time. It's like asking what's better electric guitar or acoustic guitar.
Both are cool but I’m definitely leaning towards the steel string. I think it may be a matter of personal preference, but the steel sounds clearer and crispier imo. Excellent playing from Bernth as per usual 🔥
The winner? Your audience! I love both for different reasons. Steel, with its higher tension, has a fiercer attack but also [rightly] sounds metallic. Nylon strings have a warmer tone, but don't tend to resonate as loudly. Neither is better or worse--only better or worse for the sound you're seeking.
I feel like they're equal but have very different applications dependent upon the tone you're going for. Nylon works with Fuego because it lends more to the Latin guitar sound, whilst steel is good for Waterworks because it's evocative of what I associate with raindrops.
Nylon always sounds better on acoustic. Unless what your playing something that needs that certain metal wound twang, nylon will provide a cleaner, smoother, and more intonated tone. Metal wound notes usually all sound like the metal they were wound in. Metal "B" & "High E" strings will always sound like the metal with different gauged tightnesses since they're almost the same material at different widths.
Personal preference is towards steel string. As a person who started on electric guitar first as soon as I tried nylon acoustic it just felt a bit weird to me... So for my acoustic I instead picked up a Stagg Dreadnought. Just feel steel is more sharp and clear to my ears, but by no way dissing nylon acoustics though 😊
Nylon for me. By 36 thousand miles. But, they have different purposes and applications. It depends on the music and genre you want to create for. The acoustic sound its been out there forever and honestly having a new or at least not as common timbre and sound palette that the nylon gives you is a very very welcomed trend. I have no idea how or why so many guitarrists are against innovation or experimentation. Thats why so many people sound basically the same, you play and compose with the same techniques in a very guitar centric approach. Try nylon, try composing first with a midi or a keyboard and then transpose It to a guitar, try transcribing saxophone or other insteuments to see how they sound when you play those lines on guitar etc. Its all about having new ideas, not being stuck with the same tools forever.
For that song, steel, but in general, nylon. Also depends on the guitar. Nylon works great for carbon fiber guitars, but can be a bit too muted on cheaper 6 strings.
maybe use both on the same guitar with a high grade mic and the same song for comparison. my favourite is steel bc it is fingerfriendly and has more volume and less off-note side-sound.
For this style of music I think it sounds better on the nylon classical guitar however there are plenty of things that don't sound great on nylon that do on accoustic
they both sound really good, but I feel as though nylon strings don’t do quite as good of a job at conveying the tone with faster rhythms, I personally feel like nylon strings are better suited for slower types of music where the strings can be given more time to ring out
Nylon , it sounds good also perfect for starters , because they don't have rockhard figers , no problem nylon gives sound and starts path for a great guitar player 👍
Personally, I prefer nylon for all kinds of fingerstyle, and playability....steel is more versatile and universal, but when it comes to steel, I prefer my 12-string above all, because of it's unique sound... But I also play fingerstyle on my 12, as well.
Who wins the battle? 🤔 Nylon song is 'Fuego' and steel string is 'Waterworks' 🤘
As a beginner guitarist I to did a test between the steel strings and the nylon and I personally like the steel string much better.
The winner is we, the audience.
I think they both have their strengths and weaknesses. The steel strings are my personal preference but the nylon strings do bring a certain sound that sounds incredible as well.
Nylon sounds warm and natural. I like playing with nylon strings. Steel has its place but the sound is not as warm but it is clearer.
Heres a question. Scalloped neck vs standard
Ngl both sound good when bernth plays it
True
soft fingers 😅
666th like let's gooooo lol. Also yes bernth plays the shit out of both. I will say I like the fast passages better on the nylon string
Fr
😂😂😂 true
Nylon- suspense and soothing
Steel - Crunchy and bold
Winner - BERNTH
Both sounds good. I like the steel for a more precise crisp sound, the nylon for a more dreamy sound. Depends on the song.
Steel sounds more dreamy
@funlovingvoyeur couldn't agree more
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Technically, it's the opposite
I just fell in love....that acoustic guitar is GORGEOUS
Which one? ...
Yes
They both sound beautiful, and have their own places and uses
Steel definitly sounds just a lot clearer and more articulate, 100% win for me every time
Facts
Especially with a pick though. Not really fair comparison unless you pay nylon with finger or long nails like classical players
@@cesar4729 lmao yeah wtf it looked like he was just playing an electric
@@theharvardyard2356true, dont know why in world acoustic steel is the "normal" guitar, here in SA the nor al guitar is the classic with nylon strings, search "Folklore argentino", or Horacio Guarany, is so characteristic in here!
@@bambampewpew32 agreed. I feel like the big hole in the center of the acoustic makes a big diffrence. Acoustics without it that I've tried, sound "muted" in some way to me.
To be honest it was not a fair comparison because a total work of acoustic art which is Furch was compared to Ibanez e-nylonsting that is not really made with resonance in mind (it sounds really thin and nosy). I would love to see a comparison between Furch and some nice nylon string( also something from Furch or even better a good Hanika lattice or double top with actual good resonating body). Hanika CutPro PF would also work really well.
Both sounds amazing when you play It, but that Waterworks riff is just out of this world
Everything can sound amazing if Berth plays it.
depends on what type of music that is played, imo i really love the classical guitar of its sound in more ambient music, and the steelstring sounds amazing in other types of music
yeah no string are better, they just have different use cases.
Bro, I just can't. Both sounds awesome
What the people don't understand: nylon strings Arte to play especifific genres, while the steel strings are to play others especifics genres. One isn't better than other, they are just for different applications
No.
This.
No.
yes? @@M_Pohh
@@lvl30dragon no?
Those harmonics man ☠️
I swear to god people like you are literally born for this shit !!! 🔥 🔥
It all really depends on what you’re interested when it comes to the sound
They both have they places. sounds equally as good.
steel definitely wins for sure. But nylon definitely has a unique sound that could be useful in some scenarios.
Lol that Ibanez nylon string are a joke =)) I am sure it sounds worse than proper 100$ classical guitar .
@@phanhuyduc2395 they're actually my favorite nylon personally, they aren't the absolute best in the world but they're rlly nice especially for the price
@@phanhuyduc2395 it does i have a real classical and they sound real good
This dude is a fucking monster
I prefer metal, but honestly both sound so nice.
Me too
Both instruments have different proposals, the soft and sweet sound of the nylon makes it a great option for classical music, MPB, composing melodies and arpeggios of harmonies and creating solos, and they are the first option for flamenco.
The brighter and stronger sound of steel strings makes them perfect for picking, composing harmonies and solos with greater gain and sustain, as well as being the first option for guitarists who only want to play popular music or who want to play in environments such as bars and restaurants.
They are both special and good sounding when played by you :)
This is fucking awesome.
They both have a unique sound, but I like the the nylon strings a bit more
I don't know what guitar to choose but i love the two looks! Brilliant!
Prefer nylon 100%. But both sound INSANE when you play them.
Funny, I feel like on fast picking techniques, nylon has more percussive sound (coming from the picking) rather than "ringing" sound, so the signal/noise ratio isn't that good on nylon.
On lower picking speeds, nylon can sound amazing. I still prefer steel generally, but it really depends on the style of music you play.
😂 i see what u did
@@Hexalyseif u play without a pick it sounds better
Nylon - sounds cool 😄
Steel string - sounds Amazing 🤩
The tone on the nylon is just perfect.
I like both and use both for effect .
I used to play a lot of steel string and just occasional nylon string. But now i'm playing more nylon string. I think you can get more interesting organic percussive quality and actually a wider sonic range of sound on nylon without a brittle high end... I think everybody should try both and don't discount nylon until you give it a good shot...
Nylon is pretty underrated imo
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Neither is better! They’re just different, and they both rock! Some of the best rock and metal songs dating back decades were written and/or recorded on either a steel or nylon stringed guitar. Every guitarist should own at least one electric and one acoustic guitar - having at least one of each will make you a more versatile player!
About to find out! Got a set of strings today, tbc 😜
Both sound amazing
Theyre both amazing. The sound of acoustic guitar as we've known it will always be beautiful. The new sound with nylon we've been hearing a lot in the recent years definitely has a unique twist, and it sounds just as beautiful.
It's just something newer now, that's all. I think it just boils down to preference. I wouldn't make it a competition as to which one is better, there's no need.
"newer"? Nylon is the standard for guitars since the 19th century
@@hindenburg1596 its making a comeback is what i meant. And it definitely hasnt been the standard, not at least over the last century or so. It's always been bronze strings since the birth of the blues, baby.
Pick : steel
Fingers : nylon
Came here to say this. No offense to Bernth, but I don't think he did the nylon string justice here. The tone he used and way he played it just don't highlight the sexy side of nylon string.
Yoou are the winner, the guitars were just accompanying you😌🚶♂️
The second one made me feel like I’m in Italy❤
Im still learning to play on my classical with nylon, but im telling you i cannot WAIT until i get myself a steel string acoustic!
uhhh, all of the above? Seriously, love them both for their different sounds. Can't choose!
Music that sounds good leaves everyone as a winner. We must defeat each other, and instruments must not be better than each other, we must defeat despair through appreciation for all instruments and love for all our brothers and sisters on this wonderful rock we call home
The warmth from that nylon tho!!!!
I love the steel one but it's very interesting the almost kinda distorted (but not in a bad way) sound of the nylon. I prefer clear sound but the nylon must create very interesting effects in a sound even more when well executed like that.
Let's put it this way: both sounds good, if the right music is played with the right choice of equipment (plastic pick vs your nails).
I play classical music with fingerpicking on nylon strings. You can play it on steel, but nylon sounds better. Pop musoc and rock ballads almost 100% on steel.
Forget about shredding with picks on nylon, since the only thing you'll hear is the plastic pick snapping the strings. Shredding on nylon with fingerpicking again, is quite impressive! sounding.
Even harsh iron strings will also sound hella melodious if you have skills like that❤
Steel is much better. The bright tones sound so good.
Bro is so strong he took the tree of death inlay and transferred to the acoustic
I was the winner on this one!!
Amazing playing brother!! This is my pick,,,, Steel strings.
it just depends on what you play if you wanna play classical then get nylon string guitar but if u wanna play new songs then go for acoustic but either way can be good for any songs you just need to have the skills to play it
I like steel more.. My favorite song waterworks
I love both, but I really love that clicking sound on nylon strings. It’s like savouring a soup on the tip of your tongue.
I got to go with nylon, it had this "beady" sound to it
Cancion Del Mariachi one of the best guitar playing was played on nylon. It depends on the genre and the sound you want at the time.
It's like asking what's better electric guitar or acoustic guitar.
I for one MUCH prefer the second one. That's steel, right?
Nylon, but im a Spanish or old west fan when it comes with the guitar. The nylon sounds like it's an compliment you would put in a zorro movie
steel is what acoustic is meant to sound like
i'm pretty sure classical guitars were made first so technically they were "meant" to sound like nylon, both are fine though
@@suno186 yeah true but steel just seems more iconic yk
O vencedor foi vc. Você é sensacional, incrível 🎉🎉🎉
Steel. Easily
They both work phenomenally if they're used the right way
I like both. Mostly depends what I'm playing.
Doesn’t matter whatever you play sounds fantastic ❤
this guy just wanted to show off and I ain't complaining. that was awesome
Both are cool but I’m definitely leaning towards the steel string. I think it may be a matter of personal preference, but the steel sounds clearer and crispier imo. Excellent playing from Bernth as per usual 🔥
The winner? Your audience!
I love both for different reasons. Steel, with its higher tension, has a fiercer attack but also [rightly] sounds metallic. Nylon strings have a warmer tone, but don't tend to resonate as loudly. Neither is better or worse--only better or worse for the sound you're seeking.
I like em both, and can't even tell. Both are cool in different styles. Hard to tell
You incredible you got so in control
I grew up learning on nylon with a classical guitar, and although i dont own one now i prefer playing on that setup.
I feel like they're equal but have very different applications dependent upon the tone you're going for. Nylon works with Fuego because it lends more to the Latin guitar sound, whilst steel is good for Waterworks because it's evocative of what I associate with raindrops.
Nylon always sounds better on acoustic. Unless what your playing something that needs that certain metal wound twang, nylon will provide a cleaner, smoother, and more intonated tone. Metal wound notes usually all sound like the metal they were wound in. Metal "B" & "High E" strings will always sound like the metal with different gauged tightnesses since they're almost the same material at different widths.
Personal preference is towards steel string. As a person who started on electric guitar first as soon as I tried nylon acoustic it just felt a bit weird to me... So for my acoustic I instead picked up a Stagg Dreadnought. Just feel steel is more sharp and clear to my ears, but by no way dissing nylon acoustics though 😊
Nylon for me. By 36 thousand miles. But, they have different purposes and applications. It depends on the music and genre you want to create for. The acoustic sound its been out there forever and honestly having a new or at least not as common timbre and sound palette that the nylon gives you is a very very welcomed trend. I have no idea how or why so many guitarrists are against innovation or experimentation. Thats why so many people sound basically the same, you play and compose with the same techniques in a very guitar centric approach. Try nylon, try composing first with a midi or a keyboard and then transpose It to a guitar, try transcribing saxophone or other insteuments to see how they sound when you play those lines on guitar etc. Its all about having new ideas, not being stuck with the same tools forever.
Different aplications, both are amazing
Depends on the style your playing, i personally like playing the nylon for more classical guitar but i like steel for certain songs as well
I've always preferred steel string acoustic. Very well played!
For that song, steel, but in general, nylon. Also depends on the guitar. Nylon works great for carbon fiber guitars, but can be a bit too muted on cheaper 6 strings.
maybe use both on the same guitar with a high grade mic and the same song for comparison. my favourite is steel bc it is fingerfriendly and has more volume and less off-note side-sound.
Ahora los dos al mismo tiempo 😮😮🎉
Thing is you played both of them like an electric guitar
No disrispect meant, you rock!
Acoustic always for strumming and classic for arpeggios;)
Balalaika I liked most
But fr, both soundings are unique, especially in your hands ❤
For Chords Nylon sounds amazing like Kurt Cobains acoustic on polly or something in the way. BUT His guitar had both nylon and steel at the same time
Steel string is very used in a Brazilian music genre called Sertanejo,beautiful and sweet
I feel like the nylon has more percussiveness. I actually really love how both sound tho coming from daddy Bernth’s magical fingers
For this style of music I think it sounds better on the nylon classical guitar however there are plenty of things that don't sound great on nylon that do on accoustic
both? both! BOTH! both is good! *unstoppable nodding*
It depends where you apply both strings. Both good
they both sound really good, but I feel as though nylon strings don’t do quite as good of a job at conveying the tone with faster rhythms, I personally feel like nylon strings are better suited for slower types of music where the strings can be given more time to ring out
both are good ❤ you should try it on the same guitar next time though!
I think you could make a song for which nylon would sound better, mostly steel tho.
Both it depends on the player :) nice music
and the results are in, the winner in my humble opinion is both
i cant choose there both great :)
Damn! Both amazing
Nylon , it sounds good also perfect for starters , because they don't have rockhard figers , no problem nylon gives sound and starts path for a great guitar player 👍
What is your favorite guitar
Personally, I prefer nylon for all kinds of fingerstyle, and playability....steel is more versatile and universal, but when it comes to steel, I prefer my 12-string above all, because of it's unique sound... But I also play fingerstyle on my 12, as well.
I like both but enjoyed the nylon a lil bit more ❤
Both are great if you know what you’re doing
I prefer nylon string acoustic but the full sized body nylon string. Not too keen on the sound of the thin ibanez nylon string.
Both sounds good in their own way " if benrth sir played 👍👍👍
It depends honestly for what kind of sound one is going for.
in this application steel but for any type of pre 14th century music, nylon
Usaba guitarra con cuerdas de nylon y me gustaba el sonido, ahora estoy fascinado con el sonido de una guitarra con cuerdas de metal