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by dave morgan
(england)

Which are the best strings to use for an adult(40's) beginner?

Light?

High tension?

D'addario?

Suarez?

Martin?

There are too many to choose from. I've bought a second hand Manuel Rodriguez Model b guitar,

Dave Morgan

Hi Dave,

It's really a matter of personal choice because there are many good strings to use. I like the sound I get from my Hannabach high tension strings (in the blue package). They give me the right sound and "liveliness", for want of a better term.

Perhaps some others can tell us what they use and why.

Trevor M.

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My String Choices
by: George

Trevor is correct. Strings are a personal choice. I have used many different strings over the years.

I now prefer D'Addario, either the composite EXP45 normal tension or the EJ45 Pro-Arte normal tension. Many may speak up for higher tension strings...for a louder, stronger tone.

I prefer the sweeter, normal tension...maybe it's that BossaNova sound I love. My guitar is (solid) rosewood with cedar top and mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, the instrument will affect how the strings sound.

Short answer...try lots of strings, tune carefully (good chromatic tuner) and listen...then pick the ones you stick with.

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