1.) There are different strings for electric and acoustic guitars. They come in packages of 6 because there are 6 strings on a standard guitar. Buy your strings accordingly.

2.) There are different gauges (thickness) of strings. The thinner they are, the easier they are on your fingers, but they don’t sound quite as full or “deep” as thicker strings. If you are a beginner, stick with lighter gauge (thinner) strings until your fingers get used to it.

—–a.) Acoustic Guitar: Light, Medium, Heavy are the terms for thickness. Stick with light if you’re a beginner.

—–b.) Electric Guitar: 8’s, 9’s, 10’s, 11’s, 12’s are the terms for the thickness. 9’s or 10’s are what you probably want if you’re a beginner.

3.) Change your strings often, and more importantly, learn to do it yourself. It will save you money.

4.) A pack of strings will cost you anywhere between $4-$12 or more depending on the quality or brand.

Ok, so now the opinion section:

What brand should I buy, and from where?

1.) RotoSound strings. They’re an epic company based in the UK and make high quality strings that are perfectly priced. StringsAndBeyond.com is the best Guitar Strings website.

Much Respect,
The Musician’s Toolbox