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manXcat
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01/31/2020 2:23 am
Originally Posted by: zareth.jana

What is the difference between nickel plated steel strings and phosphor bronze strings? For a beginner, which would you recommend for an acoustic guitar and why?

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My recommendation?

Accoustic: Can't go wrong with D'Addario EJ16 12-53s. Performance, playability & affordability.

For Classical (nylon) acoustic: D'Addario ProArte EJ45s. Same deal. EJ43s if you a beginner wanting even lighter tension.

I use both, among others.

Lots of alternative brands and models to chose from, but I suggest that exploration saved until later. D'Addario are an industry standard safe choice, and those mentioned are solid performing all rounders.