Picking out the strings for your first acoustic guitar can seem quite daunting in the beginning. There are many different gauges and materials that strings can be made of.

And you will definitely need strings that aren’t too confusing to put on your guitar as well. There are many different brands of strings on the market today, but only a few of them are truly remarkable enough to have stayed for the long haul.

In this buyer’s guide, we will show you the top 5 guitar strings for beginning acoustic guitar players and will go through the features of each brand. As a beginner, it’s also a good idea to buy a few sets of strings just in case putting them on your guitar the first time doesn’t go as planned.