Does it really have steel strings, or just nylon wrapped in metal?
1934413
It has 3 steel strings (real ones) and 3 nylon strings. I am a beginner, but I bought this guitar more than a year ago (I think). It has an excellent sound and for what it's worth...I highly recommend it!
1934414
There are three steel and three nylon strings and all six stay in tune quite well for a guitar that sells for this amazingly low price. I've bought the half-size (for my granddaughter) the three-quarter size (for a friend with arthritis) and the full-size (for myself) and all have been a great value and well received. Highly recommended!
1602800
They are all steel strings---the lower 2 are regular steel---the upper 4 are steelbut are a thicker twisted like steel and have a copper color. The tone is wonderful. I was so amazed with the quality and construction for this price. The finish is beautiful. Its' a keeper. Marilyn
511699
These are nylon-core strings, with a steel E string. According to the string details on the package, the D and A strings are aluminum wrapped and the G is silver wraped. I am pleased with their sound and bow response.
1962556
Not steel at all! Good catch. It has has that plastic feel but is however actually quite durable and doesn't rub off (at least not in a year).
669985
It is a soft nylon guitar cover. I wouldn't waste my money (again) on this guitar; it is horrible! The neck is not secured properly to the body and therefore is difficult to tune and play. I own one and am very disappointed.
1017595
Yes, this is as ALL nylon string classical guitars: 3 nylon strings, 3 nylon core with a metal wrap.
1998602
This was designed to be a STEEL STRING guitar. Personally, if I were looking for a classical NYLON STRING guitar for around $100.00, then I would look at a HOHNER, they make good quality instruments.
780897
No! This guitar is not built to handle the much higher stress imposed by steel strings. In my opinion, this change would most likely ruin the guitar. (And I myself play steel strung guitars exclusively). I bought one of these guitars for my four-year old granddaughter who shows signs of being musical. It was an excellent choice. The nylon strings are easier on small, tender fingers, and I think this reduces the likelihood of her becoming discouraged due to the painful process of learning on steel. Later, if her interest continues, I'll buy her a larger guitar with steel strings.
846365
I have always used metal strings... but I don't see why it would not work with nylon strings... might have to turn volume up more...I do know that it works very well with my guitar.. some say better than the Dean Markley I have had for 35 years....
2096385
It is indeed metal, a fairly cheap steel but perfect for its purpose. I've been very happy with mine.
1232207
Steel strings. This is a real musical instrument, not a toy. It's just sized for smaller hands. My daughter has been taking lessons with hers for about 6 months now and it has been working very well.
1176907
That seems to be inconsistent. Several reviews I read said they were nylon. But ours came with steel and there was even an extra set of steel ones in the box. And no rust or trouble tuning ours.
464236
Hi, it does come with nylon strings. I'm not at sure about care and maintenance manual as I am not at home at this time.
1017596
No. On classical guitars, the first 3 strings are nylon and strings 4,5, & 6 are wound. I have been told that wound classical guitar strings are fine silver wire wound around silk, but I have not researched this. The wound strings on this guitar are much lighter (and easier to play) than regular (acoustic) guitar strings, which are all metal (usually steel). I believe the only time you will find all nylon strings will be on a toy guitar, which this guitar is not. Hope this helps.
1013223
Steel. It has nice, clear tones but it can be difficult to get the strings depressed fully.
1061456
No. I believe they're steel. ...they're metal anyway. I discovered, though that after tuning it, even with the strings tuned while played open, when a chord is fretted, it sounds grossly out of tune. Either the nut is too high, or the fret bars are placed in the wrong spots... :0(
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.