P.S. I also have the chance to buy an electric guitar and amp from a friend who won it in a contest. He would sell it all to me for $200, should I jump on it or wait and see how much I like the guitar??
Beginner-Question on Stringing
I recently received 2 guitars for free. An old Folk guitar from the 70s and a regular beginner guitar that's about a 10-15 years old. Both need new strings. I'm pretty clueless about repairs for a guitar. So my question is, due guitar shops or places that sell insturments restring guitars for people and if so about how much? And what kind of strings should I get for a beginner, Steel? Nylon? Thanks anyhelp would be nice!
P.S. I also have the chance to buy an electric guitar and amp from a friend who won it in a contest. He would sell it all to me for $200, should I jump on it or wait and see how much I like the guitar??
P.S. I also have the chance to buy an electric guitar and amp from a friend who won it in a contest. He would sell it all to me for $200, should I jump on it or wait and see how much I like the guitar??
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Well, what strings you should use depends on what kind of music you want to play. Classical and flamenco guitars use nylon strings anc coutnry, blues and other acoustics use steel strings. I guess many a guitarist's carreer has started with a nylon stringed guitar...
It also depends on your guitar. If the guitar is a classical guitar, steel strings may damage the tuners and mechanics. If it's a western guitar (recognized by narrower neck and a pickguard) it has got stronger tuners, that can have both steel and nylon strings.
Nylon strings are softer and easier to fret than steel strings, and most beginners start with nylons. But it gives a different sound than the steel ones. Try both nylon and steel strings and check what suits you best.
/Wide
PS. I once got my strings changed for free at a music store. I don't think it'll be expensive...
It also depends on your guitar. If the guitar is a classical guitar, steel strings may damage the tuners and mechanics. If it's a western guitar (recognized by narrower neck and a pickguard) it has got stronger tuners, that can have both steel and nylon strings.
Nylon strings are softer and easier to fret than steel strings, and most beginners start with nylons. But it gives a different sound than the steel ones. Try both nylon and steel strings and check what suits you best.
/Wide
PS. I once got my strings changed for free at a music store. I don't think it'll be expensive...
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http://www.digevent.com/events/consumer/music/guitar_mania/index.asp
check out the archives. Marc has a show on changing strings
check out the archives. Marc has a show on changing strings
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