i have a yamaha FG700S
I play country / rock songs

What kinda strings should I get? (I am a beginner)

also how long before I start changing strings?

Since you're a beginner, you can go to the local music store and ask for a set of basic strings. It will suit you needs.

Change strings when you feel they are dirty, or start making noises. Depends on how much you play per day, but meaby 6 months to the next change..?
I change strings once in a month, but i play 4-6 hours / day.

// Really, dont worry about the strings

This post was edited by Rupsu on Aug 18 2010 03:06pm

Okay I am planning to buy a strap and my Yamaha FG700S has a little button thing at the bottom but i dont see anything above that can connect to a strap
O.O?

Pehh

HEY zach cuttie

Start out with some light gauge (I would suggest D'Addario brand) strings. As you build up strength I would suggest working your way up to heavier gauge strings, as they will give you better tone (at the cost of being a harder to play). I use D'Addario heavy gauge, but most guitar players would not use this heavy of strings, I wouldn't suggest going higher than medium gauge. You probably will be changing your strings every month or so, unless you play so much that the strings wear out faster (my strings are usually dead after 2 weeks, but I can't really afford to replace them this often) (:

If you plan to play ablot stand up, ask your local dealer to put you some "strap-lock", alot "easier and safer".

I'm looking at getting an acoustic also.

Yeah at first I was playing an hour a day because my fingers hurt to the point I couldnt play anymore
Now I play 3 - 5 hours depending on the time I have

This post was edited by Pehh on Aug 26 2010 11:52pm

i suggest some d'addario too. i like the light bronze, not too into the phosphor ones. i always keep a set around the house