does it come with nylon or steel strings?
1271608
It comes with steel (really nice ones too!). I would say to buy it at a local store if you can since you can try it for yourself. They all vary pretty drastically. I had to return mine because it buzzed. I had to go through a few at the local store before I found one that didn't buzz. It sounds really nice! I enjoy it. Only downside is that it is quiet. If you have enough to get the Taylor GS Mini, I would go for it.
1176907
That seems to be inconsistent. Several reviews I read said they were nylon. But ours came with steel and there was even an extra set of steel ones in the box. And no rust or trouble tuning ours.
646824
I'm not 100% positive but I think this is a magnetic pick up and I don't think it will work with nylon strings.
987902
there are strings designed for this instrument but you can experiment on regular nylon strings. i've never tried it.
132130
Yes the high strings are steel however the low strings are nickleplated steel as it adds to a more bassier tone. Hope that helped :)
1602801
The Oscar Schmidt OG1 has steel strings. There are no nylon or "plastic" strings on this particular guitar.
674900
Yes, they aren't steel strings, rather metal wound nylon strings that look like steel. I hope you enjoy your guitarlele!
836457
Yes, they are steel strings. Rather unusual feeling ones at that. But don't let that discourage you, they sound absolutely lovely!
2223448
Honestly, I purchased this for my daughter and I have no idea what kind of strings it came with. All I can tell you is that she loves it.
896503
Yes...the one I have came with a nylon string. Not sure of the length but looks like 10 feet.
652912
No, nylon strings will not work on this guitar. The nut slots are cut for steel strings and the guitar is designed and braced for steel strings. While you could install nylon strings, they would not vibrate the top sufficiently to sound good. If you want a nylon string guitar there are plenty of inexpensive classical guitars available. Those will be designed to sound good with nylon strings.
1594310
This pickup does NOT work for nylon string guitars. The pickup is magnetic, and requires interaction of steel strings to produce sound. You may get a small amount of sound from the metal wound strings, but none at all from the nylon strings.
1232207
Steel strings. This is a real musical instrument, not a toy. It's just sized for smaller hands. My daughter has been taking lessons with hers for about 6 months now and it has been working very well.
1602799
They are steel strings & they hold up nicely. In the 3.5 months we've had the guitar, it gets used about 120 minutes/week and haven't broken a string yet!
674903
Congrats on receiving one! They look steel, but they are nylon. Well at least mine were nylon, you can tell by the sound if you're familiar with steel string as well as the end's near the sound hole. For new players, steel string "cut" into your fingers much more than nylon. Have fun!
780898
You don't want to put steel strings on this guitar. Still strings are under greater tension and therefore would destroy this guitar over time. This sounds great with nylon strings.
1110618
Three strings are a bit thicker, but they are nylon. Our guitar teacher recommended this guitar for that reason. It works very well.