12 yr old given relative's old Kent, to begin his first-ever guitar experience. Needs strings. Are these strings ok for this cheap acoustic?
1173517
Yes. I think D'Addario strings are the best for acoustic guitars. Especially these coated ones. A little bit easier on the fingers for a new player.
1173518
They are great strings for any acoustic guitar. I would go with the EXP10 extra light for a beginner. They will be a little easier on the fingers.
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!
1780899
It is kind of difficult to suggest without knowing what style of music he likes (rock, metal, blues, country, etc.). It's a fact that the Squire woods are not the best, however they are so noble that nearly any pickup might sound sufficiently well. Seymour-Duncan, DiMarzio, Fender, EMG, Rose pickups, etc., but if he doesn't want to spend too much, tell him to check the ALNICO Pickups (http://www.guitarfetish.com/). They have a great variety like Pre-Wired Pickguards. A nine (9) D'addario or Ernie Ball gauge strings, would be fine. Cheers!.
1927120
Quite well once the strings stretch ... this is the best low cost instrument I've ever played, and I've been playing guitar over 40 years...hope this helps.
780898
You don't want to put steel strings on this guitar. Still strings are under greater tension and therefore would destroy this guitar over time. This sounds great with nylon strings.
1523209
the guitar I had when I was 12 was bigger and heavier than this, so I guess this one would be OK for your kid, and the strings are really soft,so his/her little fingers wouldn't feel miserable as mine did when I just started to play guitar.
2005774
I put these strings on my Kona Acoustic/Electric guitar and they work perfectly. I can't imagine that you would have any problem using them on your electric guitar.
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.
545957
D'Addario EJ16-3D is a really nice set of stringsThat have a really nice sound to them but you may want more of a medium string it may help more if you just go to their web site and they explain better what strings to use www.daddario.com
1994572
The strings are okay. The high E could be a little better though. If you are looking to buy this guitar I would recommend that you change the strings once you get accommodated to the feel of the instrument.The strings are pretty good quality for a 30 dollar guitar and they are playable.
2110370
For a kid, learning to play guitar, i think it will hurt her fingers... The build of the guitar and the string is quiet rough for a newbie guitar learner. I would suggest to look for another one , if your 13 yr is just starting to learn guitar.
1724888
Yes. But as someone whos been playing this for about a year, my advice is save your cash and buy a legit acoustic. This thing has weak sound and is starting to have neck problems I'm not sure can be fixed. Frets feel like wax and wear like it too.
2279006
Not really. we have not had any trouble with the strings that came with the guitar . sorry .
895276
I bought this guitar for my daughter..not bad for an entry level guitar. I would buy the bundle...you'll need pics and a tuner
652911
This is a steel string guitar. I am not sure it would sound good with nylon strings. In fact, I don't think I have seen a set that would work with this type of bridge.
2103726
I wouldn't, mainly because electric strings don't have projection as acoustic strings thus defeats the purpose of an acoustic guitar. You also have string tension and intonation to worry about too. I would go with custom lights or lights acoustic guitar strings if you wanted a lighter strings on your acoustic.
918370
Surprisingly the strings that come with the guitar are Martin's. They are good strings. If your just learning to play your fingers are going to hurt a lot till u build calases on your finger tips. U can also get a set of light strings so u don't have to press so hard on fretboard till u build up your finger tips.