Strings

Strings of a guitar are what generate the sound. The sound is created when the guitar player is plucking a string and causing a vibration. If the guitar is an acoustic guitar, the vibrations will then resonate in the sound hole and then will be amplified. If the guitar is an electric guitar, the sound will be "picked-up" by pickups, and then transfered into electric signals and then made into sound by an amp.

Types of Strings
There are typically two types of strings.

1. Steel Strings. Steel strings are used in electric guitars, bass's, and acoustic guitars. Steel strings' vibrations are louder than nylon strings, and produce a warmer tone. Steel strings are wound in materials such as bronze or nickel.

2. Nylon Strings. Nylon strings are used in classical guitars, and are made out of nylon. Nylon strings produce a more beautiful sound, but are typically more quite than steel-wound strings.

Guages of Strings
Guitar strings are categorized by guages. Lighter guages mean the strings are thinner, and are easier to play. But, are quiter. Where as thicker strings, (such as mediums) are louder but harder to play. Light strings are very popular among guitarists for there ease and light sound.