Nylon VS Steel String - EPIC GUITAR BATTLE

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[@Bernthguitar]

Who wins the battle? 🤔 Nylon song is 'Fuego' and steel string is 'Waterworks' 🤘

[@sethmckee5640]

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.

[@jonkerrmusic]

The winner is we, the audience.

[@RossGolden]

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.

[@csumme7]

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.

[@theguywithnohope9076]

Heres a question. Scalloped neck vs standard

[@ImHez]

Ngl both sound good when bernth plays it

[@wyattc.]

True

[@lucerodj11]

soft fingers 😅

[@calebmunkirs9661]

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

[@VioIetRamirez]

Fr

[@SHanSiiPEniru]

😂😂😂 true

[@funlovingvoyeur]

Both sounds good. I like the steel for a more precise crisp sound, the nylon for a more dreamy sound. Depends on the song.

[@imaNub69420]

Steel sounds more dreamy

[@habanerokill7417]

@funlovingvoyeur couldn't agree more

[@turnip1744]

@@imaNub69420fact

[@Sagefox455yt]

fr

[@OmelyaFoenander]

Technically, it's the opposite

[@deadshotofficial786]

Nylon- suspense and soothing Steel - Crunchy and bold Winner - BERNTH

[@suschiken9951]

I just fell in love....that acoustic guitar is GORGEOUS

[@yoramclade4824]

Steel definitly sounds just a lot clearer and more articulate, 100% win for me every time

[@shaunburgundy5643]

Facts

[@theharvardyard2356]

Especially with a pick though. Not really fair comparison unless you pay nylon with finger or long nails like classical players

[@bambampewpew32]

​@@cesar4729 lmao yeah wtf it looked like he was just playing an electric

[@solairedeastora7195]

​@@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!

[@amf198]

​@@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.

[@NinoRockStar]

Both sounds amazing when you play It, but that Waterworks riff is just out of this world

[@carloseduardomartinsdossan3880]

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

[@M_Pohh]

No.

[@wilssantos2]

This.

[@M_Pohh]

No.

[@lvl30dragon]

yes? ​@@M_Pohh

[@M_Pohh]

@@lvl30dragon no?

[@franckydookie]

Pick : steel Fingers : nylon

[@keris3920]

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.

[@KrilleCaveman]

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

[@teimuraztavberidze]

yeah no string are better, they just have different use cases.

[@liamzechar8005]

They both sound beautiful, and have their own places and uses

[@Petrolpelican]

This dude is a fucking monster

[@AvrDeathMetalFan]

It all really depends on what you’re interested when it comes to the sound

[@goelandthomas]

I prefer metal, but honestly both sound so nice.

[@RamonNunezRey]

Me too

[@felixsalazar2241]

Bro, I just can't. Both sounds awesome

[@mranonymous6821]

Those harmonics man ☠️ I swear to god people like you are literally born for this shit !!! 🔥 🔥

[@eastonpulver3788]

steel definitely wins for sure. But nylon definitely has a unique sound that could be useful in some scenarios.

[@phanhuyduc2395]

Lol that Ibanez nylon string are a joke =)) I am sure it sounds worse than proper 100$ classical guitar .

[@suno186]

@@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

[@hobbespremium8762]

They are both special and good sounding when played by you :)

[@ToniSeppala696]

They both have they places. sounds equally as good.

[@SirBenjiful]

This is fucking awesome.

[@spelunkymonke]

They both have a unique sound, but I like the the nylon strings a bit more

[@GandalfTheWhite48223]

Prefer nylon 100%. But both sound INSANE when you play them.

[@Hexalyse]

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.

[@KoMa3D777]

😂 i see what u did

[@djmurps1587]

@@Hexalyseif u play without a pick it sounds better

[@user-un6xm7ki8f]

With you playing I couldn't tell man.😂 sounds great on both!😂

[@hernanmanfredi901]

BRO WTF i love your harmonies T-T, goat

[@hernanmanfredi901]

followed on spotify

[@Rukiman_no16]

The tone on the nylon is just perfect.

[@KeiahlovesJellysomuch]

Both sound amazing

[@emmanuelrodriguez1403]

Everything can sound amazing if Berth plays it.

[@awaisshahid6563]

That brown guitar sound is classic and its kinda feels nostalgic.

[@yesseru]

They both sound heavenly in your hands.

[@alexfredenberg165]

The second one made me feel like I’m in Italy❤

[@user-gh3fr8we7d]

You incredible you got so in control

[@wesleynorman8479]

I've always preferred steel string acoustic. Very well played!

[@MashaT22]

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!

[@Poppafunkband]

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...

[@minji202]

Nylon is pretty underrated imo

[@dylancompton2941]

I’m hearing some Tempting Time by Animals as Leaders in that nylon run, awesome stuff!

[@NotFree49]

They both work phenomenally if they're used the right way

[@GlueTubber]

uhhh, all of the above? Seriously, love them both for their different sounds. Can't choose!

[@itsguitarr]

I like steel more.. My favorite song waterworks

[@darthkaliath4014]

both? both! BOTH! both is good! *unstoppable nodding*

[@jotun1022]

this guy just wanted to show off and I ain't complaining. that was awesome

[@technicaldeathmetalhead]

The warmth from that nylon tho!!!!

[@JAWS-7675]

I was the winner on this one!! Amazing playing brother!! This is my pick,,,, Steel strings.

[@turkeybughayum]

Winner - Guitar

[@rafaelchiarato8413]

Different aplications, both are amazing

[@redfireanimation5202]

Steel is much better. The bright tones sound so good.

[@weareallpotatos6029]

Nylon - sounds cool 😄 Steel string - sounds Amazing 🤩

[@alexwood3342]

The classical guitar kills with a single argument. You can make classical music. The highest peak of the guitar.

[@ARIEL.MAGISTA]

O vencedor foi vc. Você é sensacional, incrível 🎉🎉🎉

[@Yadandadandandaa]

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.

[@danyaelgarcia]

If you play the nylon correctly, the answer is the nylon

[@robbcm2072]

Both guitars create a beautiful sound.

[@titangamer6824]

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!

[@blackkite9103]

Steel and it's not even close

[@Tragic_TV]

I got to go with nylon, it had this "beady" sound to it

[@delsinmcgrath882]

Love this song!!!

[@arnopuebm810]

Ufffff que. Calidad y profesionalismo de toke y de música felicidades broo que buen video ❤

[@CamDop]

steel is what acoustic is meant to sound like

[@suno186]

i'm pretty sure classical guitars were made first so technically they were "meant" to sound like nylon, both are fine though

[@CamDop]

@@suno186 yeah true but steel just seems more iconic yk

[@Lordchron0s]

Steel. Easily

[@ToroneroInk]

I like em both, and can't even tell. Both are cool in different styles. Hard to tell

[@Nightmare-iq9tb]

Bro is so strong he took the tree of death inlay and transferred to the acoustic

[@Rowanexen]

I for one MUCH prefer the second one. That's steel, right?

[@user-xw3tk8zr1i]

We all know that steel is the clear winner...

[@MusicGeekery]

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.

[@vampspirit1309]

Magic fingers bro 🤘

[@borishick1859]

Thing is you played both of them like an electric guitar No disrispect meant, you rock! Acoustic always for strumming and classic for arpeggios;)

[@tech-garage1527]

I grew up learning on nylon with a classical guitar, and although i dont own one now i prefer playing on that setup.

[@rowanshreds]

They both sound great, in fact, they complement each other. I would love to hear song where the nylon and the steel string do back and forth solos, like Hangar 18 style.

[@emilianojara62]

i love both

[@berry7usagii]

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 🔥

[@challotito8484]

Ahora los dos al mismo tiempo 😮😮🎉

[@libbylandscape3560]

Doesn’t matter whatever you play sounds fantastic ❤

[@DavidBlack666]

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.

[@AlfieTheProtogenUwU]

Classic

[@Tapthaleth]

They are unique in their own ways

[@brycewagner7063]

It depends honestly for what kind of sound one is going for.

[@stanislavremmel646]

Balalaika I liked most But fr, both soundings are unique, especially in your hands ❤

[@user-ir5vb4jj5f]

I consider that it's pretty much based on what type of sound you're looking for, that's my humble opinion

[@sleepy_ruisan]

DEFINITELY BOTH!

[@REBEKAHJOHNSON-lh6xh]

I really like the clearer and sharper sound of the steel.

[@edkuular]

They are not comparable :)

[@shadowhunter2846]

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

[@naheleshiriki5496]

I think it's more of what style are you looking for? What sound are you looking for? In the same sense that songs from different genres are good in their own right, but enjoyed by different people.

[@melonwelon]

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

[@ryhen8453]

They both sound good for different types of music

[@DAVIDJIMENEZ-fc3tl]

From now on, I will just stop commenting because you're an awesome guitarist!

[@davidjarai6072]

Fuego

[@blackbananinha]

Steel string is very used in a Brazilian music genre called Sertanejo,beautiful and sweet

[@Aaron-hr5bb]

Best is bare fingers, not plastic, tortoise, metal nor even a 6 pence. But since I took delivery on my custom classical 2 years ago, I have only touched my Gibsons, Martins, Larrivees and PRSs once.

[@bangharynusantara9761]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bendippah5439]

You are a master sir

[@dragon28022000]

I used to like only steel strings, but when I heard Polyphia is playing on nylon I certainly began to perceive this is as an option.

[@jamestunedflat8942]

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.

[@BluesMan88]

Yes

[@debboettcher6630]

The metal tri-cone resonator you didn't play!

[@kevinabraham9502]

They're both amazing in sound!! But im biased towards nylon. Started with nylon and played nylon for years and still playing it, along with electric guitar. I rarely used steel stringed guitar.

[@rinathama]

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.

[@donny4405]

Now both at the same time

[@chippawa2014]

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

[@Skittles20p]

Bernth: let's settle this today *_proceeds to not settle anything and asks for our opinion 😂😂_*

[@madenshbhujel632]

Fact is a good guitarist makes any guitar sound amazing