Reddit mentions of D'Addario Pro-Arte Nylon Classical Guitar Strings, Normal Tension (EJ45)

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It is a classical guitar. They use a mix of nylon and wound(metal) strings so don't be alarmed. If you go into a music shop just ask for classical guitar strings and get something reasonably priced and decent, here's some good ones. You can pay a shop to change the strings for you, usually goes for around 20 bucks, or you can try it yourself by following a video like this

Okay, If the top of the guitar(headstock) looks like this:

>http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4615510364720152&pid=1.7

It's A nylon string. If it looks like this:

>http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=acoustic+guitar+head&qs=n&form=QBIR&pq=acoustic+guitar+head&sc=5-20&sp=-1&sk=#view=detail&id=1CAA97FA30D02EC26C4BB9141ED059A628B5B87B&selectedIndex=2:

You've got yourself a steel string guitar.


If you've got nylon strings, then your best bet is to buy nylon strings:

>http://www.amazon.com/DAddario-EJ45-Pro-Arte-Classical-Strings/dp/B000EEL6J6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373375203&sr=8-1&keywords=nylon+strings

...and if steel string, then something like this:

>http://www.amazon.com/Martin-M130-Steel-Guitar-Strings/dp/B0002CZT0M/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1373375250&sr=1-1&keywords=steel+string




This is all on the assumption that your Franciscan has a big hole under the strings.
If it's solid, then go for electric guitar strings. As for the sixth string, the sixth string is the thinnest string in the pack. Although it would be worth replacing them all as the strings will probably be a bit old and tatty anyway.

The guitarists there play almost exclusively classical or Spanish-style acoustic guitars. I wasn't sure before I went, so I brought some metal and some nylon strings. The nylon ones were far and away more appreciated, as most of the musicians who I encountered didn't have much use for the metal strings (what most strumming guitarists in Western music use). You'll want to look for sets labeled "tie end", as "ball end" strings didn't seem to be as common (though they can still be used). Here are a few options on Amazon:

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There are some more options at varying price levels, but those are for sure safe bets. If you have a Guitar Center or local music shop nearby there will absolutely be somebody knowledgeable there who can help you if you're still stuck. I promise that whatever you bring will be much appreciated!

Sorry for replying so late. Haven't been at my PC so I couldn't link the strings easily. I usually play on the EJ46C's (https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-EJ46C-Pro-Arte-Composite-Classical/dp/B0002IKZM8) but if you're more of a beginner I'd recommend learning on something like EJ45's (https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-EJ45-Pro-Arte-Classical-Strings/dp/B000EEL6J6/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=d%27addario+EJ45C&qid=1566738783&s=gateway&sr=8-2). They have a lower tension which makes it easier to play clearly.

I am trying to buy some guitar strings on Amazon and I found this image on this product page. I had been trying to figure out what the difference is between the two types of strings pictured, and this image appears to explain, but it's in Japanese. If someone could translate it would be really helpful - thanks!

Well, it depends on whether it's a western or a classical one.

For classical, I usually go for D'Addario, like these. They come in different tensions, and at that price, you can try from "light" and go from there.

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