I saw this model in my local music store and the lady there told me that this model has 3 nylon and 3 steel strings...is this the case or are the strings all nylon?
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They are all nylon strings, however the 4th through 6th string are nylon wound with a metal fiber.
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Technically that is correct. It is a classical guitar with the first three strings being nylon and the other three are metal but made for the classical style guitar. It is an excellent guitar. My son has played guitar for 12 yrs and recommends it for his students whom he teaches and so does his classical guitar teacher/mentor. It has a very good sound and good quality for the price. My younger daughter is now using the 3/4 size and it sounds great.
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Three strings are a bit thicker, but they are nylon. Our guitar teacher recommended this guitar for that reason. It works very well.
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This is a steel string guitar. It looks very similar to a classical nylon string
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This pickup does NOT work for nylon string guitars. The pickup is magnetic, and requires interaction of steel strings to produce sound. You may get a small amount of sound from the metal wound strings, but none at all from the nylon strings.
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The strings on this guitar are steel, i didn't receive the extra set though
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.
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Mine came with Aquila strings. I don't know if they are all like this or if I just got a good one, but my uke has an amazingly bright sound.
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.
1783865
They are not nylon...I don't know if it is steel, but they are a metal material...it also came with extra strings, mine actually had 2 extra sets and 2 picks
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I would not put steel systems strings on this ukulele. I believe it would be asking for trouble...
674903
Congrats on receiving one! They look steel, but they are nylon. Well at least mine were nylon, you can tell by the sound if you're familiar with steel string as well as the end's near the sound hole. For new players, steel string "cut" into your fingers much more than nylon. Have fun!
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The guitar does not come with a case and the strings are nylon, but you can replace them with steel for better acoustic sound. My three year old loves it, it's really a good starter guitar.
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steel strings. This is a great starter for my 10 yr. old. we did have to reglue the neck right at the body but that may have been because we tightened the strings too tight. For the price, we were impressed. She now is taking lessons and the guitar still sounds great. She's had it since April and it is still a nice piece. The case for it is good too. I would highly recommend this guitar to any starter!
737865
this guitar comes with steel strings ,which are correct for this type of instrument. Nylon stings are normally found on classical guitars
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It is steel string. Got this for my daughter. Great guitar but she wanted nylon string. I am in NJ let me know maybe we can work out a deal gwadgre@yahoo.com
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All-metal strings fall into the generic category of "steel" strings which include steel, bronze, phosphor bronze, etc. Fyi, unlike the LX1, virtually all nylon string guitars have a slotted headstock.
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I believe the strings that come with the guitar are composite core with brass wrapping. I suggest buying new strings, as a few of mine had some damage, and were already stretched from being on the guitar, out of tune.
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there are strings designed for this instrument but you can experiment on regular nylon strings. i've never tried it.