nylon string

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Nylon string refers to strings made from synthetic nylon polymer, most commonly associated with classical and flamenco guitars.

Unlike steel strings, nylon strings produce a warmer, mellower tone and are gentler on fingertips: She prefers nylon string guitars for fingerpicking.

Nylon strings also appear on ukuleles and some other stringed instruments.

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