About James Koontz Expertise Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Amplifiers, Most anything Music related... Also most anything related to security, Fire and access control, as well as CCTV system.
Experience 20 years as a sound engineer, part time luthier, and general all around technical dude for many local bands. One of which was fairly large in the 80's and 90's with multiple recordings, and was the opening act for David Allen Coe, as well as got a nashville recording opportunity. The band disbanded before making it mainstream.
Organizations Loyal Order of the Moose, Boy Scouts,BMI
Publications Highlights for Children, Mystery Magazine,several online Publications, multiple cd's from various artists.
Education/Credentials I have 20 years experience, some electrical college experience. Studied Law, philosophy, and theology.
Awards and Honors well, too many to listm and none worth much more than a paperweight to hold down the ones that are on paper.
Expert: James Koontz Date: 9/3/2007 Subject: Classical guitars (string issue)
Question ok i have been playing guitar for about a year now and,i have always had a Valencia classical guitar along with my acoustic and my electric, i LOVE the sound of steel over nylon and am wondering, can i change my nylon strings on my classical guitar to steel? i am wondering so i dont mistakenly do something stupid, thanks Joel,13
Answer The answer is no.. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.. :)
The Classical guitar is only braced for the nylon strings, and if you put steel strings on it, the top will not survive.. You would have a very bad situation.. If you like the feel of the classical neck, but like the steel strings, there are other options.. Here is one my dad has, it is a Gypsy Jazz guitar, and the neck on it is very much like the classical neck, http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Cordoba-Gitano-D5-Acoustic-Gypsy-Jazz-Gui...
I have played it many times, and find it quite enjoyable, and easy to play.. You should be able to trade in your classical and save quite a bit of money that way..Take it to Guitar Center, or other local music shops, and see what you can do... :)
