Should I switch the strings or are they good enough?
1500611
yes by all means get a guitar, new or used get a new set of strings!!even tho a guitar is new it may have been built two years ago.always get a new set of strings.and for the acoustic, i recomend a set of martin,bluegrass,light _medium and a good tuner and never over tune your strings, that takes the life out of them! happy tunes!!!v.e.
1500612
Strings should be changed on a regular basis, depending on how much you play.
1500613
You may play using the strings already on the guitar and change them as needed.
1500614
I think that the strings are ok. Any way, because I am a beginner I di not feel confortable with these strings so I got the Martin Silk & Steel strings, and they feel great in my fingers!
223128
I personally changed my strings to lighter ones and soon as I got my guitar, and the strings that come on it are pretty bad anyways. But I don't find it all too difficult to play barre chords, my problem is mainly that this is a big guitar and I have small hands. Love it though :)
1147735
If the string failed due to age and normal wear from usage, then replace them all since many times a new string will not match intonation with the old ones. If , however, it failed due to over tightening or a kink and the set is relatively new, then you may be okay with replacing only the one string.
272958
I do not recommend using the stock strings regardless of what gauge they are. Also, the saddle and tension rod should be adjusted for best experience.
1729669
tuning up on standard guitar strings is dangerous, I recommend you get custom gauge strings, that sounds complicated but it's simple enough for you to figure out. hopefully you know you need a smaller string for a higher note at the same tension.
744807
mostly. i think putting new strings on would be better, but as a simple strumming mess-around acoustic, its a great buy.
1796882
I don't know what kind of strings but they are decent. If you are new to the guitar, you will probably want to replace them with some light gauge 'silk and steel' strings, which will be easier on your fingers.
1807614
I can't answer that question. The guy who made my guitar told me what strings to use and so I buy them only. I believe I am using the EXP strings. Light guage and they are nice enough for a player like myself.
2000107
I personally use Martin SPs lights. I find them reasonably easy playing and I like the sound. Mediums would sound louder but are harder to play. Martin makes a silk and steel string that is supposed to be easier to play than standard strings. They also have a new string out they call flexible core that bends easier and is also supposed to be easier on the fingers. I've not used either kind so couldn't say from personal experience, but I think they'd be worth a try, especially if ease of playing is your goal and not maximum volume. I find the lights are a nice compromise.
293489
I would not characterize these strings as 'really bright'. They are not 'tinny' or metallic sounding. The highs are not over-powering, nor are the lows. These are the only strings that I have used that I feel really let the true 'wood' sing. I recommend a try. Cost is not much, and you will suffer the time in a string change. I have one guitar that I have used silk and steel, by Martin, on it since 1974. I won't use another type. I have a Martin, which is fairly new (6 mos) and have gone through 3 cycles of the recommend strings that came with it. The next change will be with the S&S; strings. I wanna hear how they react to the Indian Rosewood/Sitka combo of my Mrtin. I would not characterize these strings as 'really bright'. They are not 'tinny' or metallic sounding. The highs are not over-powering, nor are the lows. These are the only strings that I have used that I feel really let the true 'wood' sing. I recommend a try. Cost is not much, and you will suffer the time in a string change. I have one guitar that I have used silk and steel, by Martin, on it since 1974. I won't use another type. I have a Martin, which is fairly new (6 mos) and have gone through 3 cycles of the recommend strings that came with it. The next change will be with the S&S...; » Read More I would not characterize these strings as 'really bright'. They are not 'tinny' or metallic sounding. The highs are not over-powering, nor are the lows. These are the only strings that I have used that I feel really let the true 'wood' sing. I recommend a try. Cost is not much, and you will suffer the time in a string change. I have one guitar that I have used silk and steel, by Martin, on it since 1974. I won't use another type. I have a Martin, which is fairly new (6 mos) and have gone through 3 cycles of the recommend strings that came with it. The next change will be with the S&S; strings. I wanna hear how they react to the Indian Rosewood/Sitka combo of my Mrtin. « Show Less
1084980
Very personal thing..... Phosphor Bronze are not as bright sounding as the Bronze.... So i prefer less of bright chiming string(Phosphor Bronze). You may want to consider buying one of each... playing them over your next 2 string changes. If you do a lot of finger style playing, you may prefer the bronze. Hope this help!!
1688063
Yes, they sound great through twangy single coil pick ups and pretty good through humbuckers as well. You might have to get the nut on your guitar set up to fit the thicker strings in so I recommend playing a baritone guitar to see if you like the sound first.
1644353
The strings may give your violin a different sound. Basically it boils down to what you like and what you are after in sound. This set is a good quality that is easy to break in. As with any new strings, try to put them on well in advance of any performance.
1771677
Only if you play the 12-string as a 6-string guitar. But since they sound so different from each other, I would suggest learning with a 6-string guitar and then moving to a 12-string after you finish the course.
1725030
I don't think I can recommend these strings at all had bad strings out of the package the g string buzzed then snapped while tuning . also you may have to adjust the truss rod to compensate for the tension i use martin strings and a heavier gauge better tone
913819
Yes and strings are good quality and well strung. I play at least 3 days per week and they are still as good as new.
241997
I think so,the only bad thing is it chips or pieces can break loose and make your strings buzz.but there is a difference in sound.