Changing your guitar strings can be a difficult undertaking if you are a beginner and are not sure what you are doing. Many beginners frown upon the idea and usually pay professionals to change their strings. But why? With the proper guidance and practice, you can be changing your strings in no time and save a lot of money in the process. I have included two excellent videos below that will provide you with all the necessary instructions and 
steps to changing guitar strings on both an acoustic and electric guitar.
The most important part of the string changing process however is the strings. Make certain you purchase quality guitar strings. It really isn’t worth it to save a bit of money on poor quality strings as it will adversely affect your playing experience.
Acoustic Guitar Strings
For acoustic guitar, my favorite strings are from Martin and I prefer the medium weight strings. They produce a wonderful sound. They are quite strong and can stand up to my heavy playing. I do not personally like light strings. They are much easier to play, but I do not like the sound they produce. If you are just starting out however, and have not built up enough strength in your hands and have not developed callouses, then you may have to use light strings for a while. Once your hands are stronger and you have developed callouses, you can then upgrade to medium strings. It really is a matter of personal preference though. I had to experiment with a bunch of different strings before I found the ones that I am most comfortable with….
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