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How to string a classical guitar nylon strings?

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A guitar string was traditionally made of gut. Nowadays they are made of nylon (a.k.a plastic). Opposed to a steel string, a nylon string sounds warmer and can only be used on a classical guitar. The sounds of nylons string are perfected, and specially made, for classical music. read more

the strings. Nylon strings often have one end loosely wound for greater flexibility. This is the end that ties onto the bridge. Leave about three inches of string sticking out behind the bridge. 3. Loop the free end under the string (from the treble side) just behind the saddle, and pull it back toward the end of the guitar, creating a bend in the string. 4. read more

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