Need New Strings My Fingers Cant Take Any More

Hi My Fellow Strumers,
I Need To No What Type Of Strings Would Be Better For My Acoustic
Every Set I Have Brought Just Hurt My Fingers So Need To No What Type Are Best?
Plz Help!
Kirke........

Hi there - I've found that I really like Elixirs on my acoustics. Easy on the fingers, tend to last longer...etc. But they are a wee bit mellower of a tone. If you like bright tones, you might want to try something else. I've used Martin strings too and I like them as well. :)

after you play a while you will devolep caulusses on the tips of your fingers, all guitarists will have them (save maybe, classical nylon string users) you just gotta keep at it

Originally Posted by: jamesplaysgitarafter you play a while you will devolep caulusses on the tips of your fingers, all guitarists will have them (save maybe, classical nylon string users) you just gotta keep at it

Exactly, all strings will make your fingers hurt in the beginning, or if you have to take a leave on playing, or you don't play as muchas you should everyday.

I Like Elixir strings too.

But also, make sure the action on your guitar is set properly (determines the distance between the strings and the surface of the fretboard). If it is set too high, you are having to press down much harder than you would if it were set properly. Have a guitar shop look at it and see if it needs adjusting - it could make a world of difference!

-Lisa McCormick, Guitar Tricks Instructor


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I started out playing on a really old guitar with really old strings.. but it stayed in tune and that was all that mattered to me at the time. I played so much in the first few weeks that I had bruises and blisters almost constantly.. or so it seemed. Eventually you learn to enjoy the pain in a way because you know you are pushing yourself further than you did the last time you played.. and eventually the pain goes away again... hehe.. :D

The lighter the strings, the easier it will be to manipulate them.. but at the same time, they may also cut more into fingers because they are a lighter and therefore thinner gauge...

Unfortunately, you're going to have to suffer just like everyone else did when they first started.. :D