What Acoustic Guitar Strings Should I Buy?
This is a very common question for beginning guitar players, as the choices can be overwhelming. Not only are there dozens of different brands, but there a different gauges, different string materials, and all have different purposes and characteristics. So, let's address a few common questions that will hopefully clear up some of the confusion My guitar came with strings, do I need to buy more? Not right away. But you will need to replace strings fairly often. Generally, when you purchase a new guitar, the guitar will have been strung up with a fresh set of strings. Depending on the type of strings that are already on the guitar, they'll last for a little while. The life of a string depends on a few different factors: type of string (coated or uncoated - I'll address this later), how often you play, how aggressive you play, the environment in which you play, and how much you sweat when you play. These are all factors that can impact string life. Because this varies s
