What material is the high E and B strings made from? Is it plain steel, silvered steel, etc.?
169804
Bronzed Steel.. I like them because they seem to keep the tone for an extended length of time.
169805
Yes the E & B string are made from high tinsel steel and used as the core of the four other bronze wound strings.
1957722
Yes, it is the full set, but we should all be reminded that with upscale sets of strings like this, the E String is typically a very good E string -- special and expensive wire. Usually when Reviewers rate these strings, special mention should be made regarding the appearance and tone of the E String. What? I hope I had abided by my own rule here, or this is tantamount to myself giving my own review a bad review.
1783865
They are not nylon...I don't know if it is steel, but they are a metal material...it also came with extra strings, mine actually had 2 extra sets and 2 picks
2052870
I do not play, I got this as a gift for my nephew and I did buy him new strings, but I am not certain what kind they were, I will contact him and find out. It sounds great.
836457
Yes, they are steel strings. Rather unusual feeling ones at that. But don't let that discourage you, they sound absolutely lovely!
687195
I don't know the type of steel they are using but it doesn't seem high quality. I would not buy these again.
184893
Steel/Bronze wrapped strings on MY guitar ordered over a year ago.... The extra set of strings are Martin & Co. 80/20 Bronze.... Very nice strings and they sound great.
1602801
The Oscar Schmidt OG1 has steel strings. There are no nylon or "plastic" strings on this particular guitar.
1602802
This is a steel string model. I bought it for my 17 year old sister with tiny hands. I almost wanted to keep it myself. A trip to the shop for set up will help any minor issues.
474077
It is a six pa k of number 9 high e strings only. This is not a full set of strings. Thanks.
1994572
The strings are okay. The high E could be a little better though. If you are looking to buy this guitar I would recommend that you change the strings once you get accommodated to the feel of the instrument.The strings are pretty good quality for a 30 dollar guitar and they are playable.
1556413
The strings that came with the guitar are metal. We do not know if they're nickel wound or of specifically what composition. My son is the guitarist, and discovered that the strings need to be stretched prior to playing the guitar- utilizing three fingers to press on the strings at locations all the way down the neck- and then retuning afterward. The high-E string broke not too long after he got the guitar (a common occurence on nearly any electric guitar - at least HIS) and he simply replaced all of the strings with the secondary set provided with it. He loves the guitar, and uses it in practices and performances with his high school jazz band. It is of significantly lighter weight than his other electric guitars, and thus is more easily transportable.
511698
The wound strings hae a nylon core. So, yes and no. The E string is still steel, but the others are nylon with a winding(I can't recall the medal they are wound with). If you're thinking of nylon guitar strings, no they don't resemble those because of the winding.
220788
Violin strings are more difficult to make than guitar strings and the materials are more costly. They use aluminum all the way to tungsten. Aluminum and silver are the most common. Thanks.
698809
They are high quality strings like from a music store. This is very nice quality, especially for a starter. I am an activities director and have had 2 different muscians use this instrument in their performance. They plated it just fine.
1099203
Acoustic strings are bronze. But the high E and B strings are always steel even in an acoustic set.Electric strings (which is what you probably mean by "steel") will work but they will have a different feel that a set of acoustic strings, especially if you go with a set lighter than "10's."In my experience using a set of .009 electric strings on an acoustic the strings feel too "rubbery" and never quite ring out the way they should. I have not played an acoustic that had electric strings heavier than a set of .009's but perhaps a set of .010's would be less "rubbery" feeling.The best thing to do is try different string guages for both electric (steel) strings and acoustic (bronze) strings and see which you like best. Acoustic strings are bronze. But the high E and B strings are always steel even in an acoustic set.Electric strings (which is what you probably mean by "steel") will work but they will have a different feel that a set of acoustic strings, especially if you go with a set lighter than "10's."In my experience using a set of .009 electric strings on an acoustic the strings feel too "rubbery" and never quite ring out the way they should. I have not played an acoustic that had electric strings heavier than a set of .009's but perhaps a... » Read More Acoustic strings are bronze. But the high E and B strings are always steel even in an acoustic set.Electric strings (which is what you probably mean by "steel") will work but they will have a different feel that a set of acoustic strings, especially if you go with a set lighter than "10's."In my experience using a set of .009 electric strings on an acoustic the strings feel too "rubbery" and never quite ring out the way they should. I have not played an acoustic that had electric strings heavier than a set of .009's but perhaps a set of .010's would be less "rubbery" feeling.The best thing to do is try different string guages for both electric (steel) strings and acoustic (bronze) strings and see which you like best. « Show Less
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These are electric guitar strings. I wouldn't recommend this specific model. I believe DR has neon acoustic strings though.