Why are Nylon string guitars great?
I own two nylon string guitars, and one is a three-quarter size and the other a full-size one.
My first guitar was a three-quarter-sized guitar that I received on my fourth birthday.
My second, I received a Hofner for my 16th birthday, which I used to gain my GCSE in Music.
Here are some reasons why I love my classical guitars and why I think they are great:
Nylon strings are softer than steel strings
Many newbie guitarists buy nylon string guitars because starting off playing on steel strings hurts your fingers, and you are more likely to end up with blisters on the tops of your fingers.
Nylon strings are softer and don’t hurt your fingers when playing for the first time.
I started playing on nylon string and didn’t play on steel string guitars until 11. When playing on steel string guitars for a long time, my fingers feel like they are on fire.
They sound great
Nylon guitars are known for their classical tone. However, this isn’t always the case. They are also ideal for playing country, folk and even rock.
Country musician Wille Nelson plays one.
Many of my idols use or have nylon string guitars previously
Many famous musicians have either played or are currently using nylon strings to perform with. They include; country singer Wille Nelson, George Harrison, Fugees singer Lauren Hill, and the late great Leonard Cohen.
Even the chorus of the Beatles track “And I lover Her” was played on a classical guitar by the late George Harrison.
Nylon string guitars are cheaper than steel acoustics
You can pick up a cheap nylon string classical guitar from music shops, your local supermarket, or Argos for under £40. You can even purchase a smaller classical guitar for the kids.
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