so i've started learning to play guitar in the past few weeks, and i'm using my sister's old guitar which isn't in very good condition, so i'm planning on buying a new one, but which would be better to buy, nylon string or steel string?
it all depends nylon is faster, and brighter than steel, but is available only on acoustic as coil pickups won't detect them(only peizo will). That is one reason. Another is price, you tend to replace the nylon more often as it is weaker, and less resistant to corrision. EVEN THOUGH strings have a larger price range, and be cheaper than steel, or considerably more expensive. overall the nylon is brighter, but quite-er. Steel is louder, but deeper. nylon doesn't get feedback as easily, and is amazingly fast and easy to play. some think nylon sounds old fashoined(it looks it too, with an open headstock, ond classical look(sometimes mistaken as another name for it). MY SUGGESTION- visit your local music shop and try out steel, and nylons to in person get a feel for the sound.(remember that you get what you pay for, go as high in price as you can reasonably afford) ALWAYS TRY BEFORE YOU BUY, PLAY BOTH TYPES IN THE SAME RANGE OF PRICE(at least $400), THEN DECIDE WHAT SOUNDS BETTER TO YOU(and of course feels better and easier to play).
It rather relies upon on what type of music you're enjoying, nylon string guitars have a mellow, softer tone than steel strings, the feel of the nylon strings (a minimum of to me) are reliable, in my opinion, i might ought to declare nylon is extra suitable, large for finger choosing and a effective tone. once you're searching for a guitar, you are able to flow out to a close-by guitar save, and attempt the two out for your self, in straight forward terms then will you comprehend for specific.
