Yes, because he gave away his guitars for free on facebook
I want a new guitar.
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He was ahead of his time.
In all seriousness, the nut does appear to be (correctly) cut for typical right hand stringing. Hard to tell for sure from the pic, but the strings don't seem to be sitting right as strung. The notches for the strings get slightly larger/deeper as you go from high E to low E (smallest diameter to largest) so the action is the same (or very close) for all strings. Restringing for right hand should be much better as it's intended as such.
In all seriousness, the nut does appear to be (correctly) cut for typical right hand stringing. Hard to tell for sure from the pic, but the strings don't seem to be sitting right as strung. The notches for the strings get slightly larger/deeper as you go from high E to low E (smallest diameter to largest) so the action is the same (or very close) for all strings. Restringing for right hand should be much better as it's intended as such.
This is a right hand guitar currently strung as left. I'm assuming configuration wise it would be a non issue, I guess my concern is more if there's any issue reusing the strings.
I saw your previous post about it being a right hand guitar strung lefty. I was just confirming it appears to still be appropriately setup for right hand play aside for the stringing (ie: no need to flip nut/bridge, etc)
There's no issue reusing strings, assuming you have enough length to work with (heh). Some people (myself included) use locking tuners and cut the strings close with minimal wraps, so restringing them would be a tremendous PITA if not impossible.
Also not a huge deal to pick up a pack of strings and go new. Looking at like $6-10 or so.
Go to a shop, get a set of light or medium light strings. Should cost no more than 10 bucks. I just swapped the dirty OG strings on mine for a set of mediums. Took maybe 30 minutes. Sounds better, but the mediums are definitely heavier than what was on it before, and my fingers hurt again.
Ask for balanced 10s and they'll think you know what you're talking about
Nylon strings - classical guitar with a wide flat neck?
@jonKranked = esteban
Hohner hc06.
Do you plan to learn how to play classical guitar? That's what the instrument is designed for.
Well, swap it out and see what happens...
or
”try it nao?”
or
”try it nao?”
It was free. I'm trying to figure out enough to teach my kids the basics. And in all honesty I fully anticipate one of my kids to break it somehow sometime.
Ah. Nylon string classical is a different design. If they aren’t asymmetric then flipping isn’t an issue.
Actually, your intonation should improve slightly.
Yea, the head is symmetrical. It looks like there should be enough to rewind them, no?
Also, any reason I couldn't restring with non-nylon strings?
The tension difference with metal strings will cause problems. The size difference will also create issues with the nut. 2/10 would not.
Any brand recommendations?
It's 50/50 nylon metal strings right now.
It’s 50% wrong. It should be all of one or the other. Nylon specific guitars like yours should only use nylon. Some will say you can use nylon on guitars built for steel/metal.
not saying you can’t get away with it as is, but it’s not advisable.
I am pretty sure the metal ones are nylon core as well. Don't use metal strings on a classical guitar.
He needs a set of nylon strings, dammit!
@jonKranked get some cheap mid-tension nylon set. You won't be able to tell a difference, and the guitar will never sound like one with steel strings anyway. If you can't find good use for it yourself, set it aside and wait until your kiddo is old enough to take classical guitar lessons. It may be the best gift ever.
Eh?
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I am sure you have tons of experience with those. 
I wouldn't be caught dead playing a classical guitar
And wtf is this?
why the foot?
50% wrong also means 50% right
In all seriousness, is it just a matter of fitment? Or is there a differentiation in tension between the string types that will alter/deform the neck or other components over time?
Both my kids (my son - the oldest - especially) have already expressed an interest in music. I want to stoke that interest because I think music is a great think for kids to learn and have an appreciation of. We have a basic casio keyboard they like too. I'm trying to teach him scales, with mild success thus far. At their ages (6 and almost 4) I don't have very high expectations, but having the exposure and interest at this age is something I want to nurture. Like I said, I have no experience playing guitar (or any stringed instrument for that matter) so this is a learning experience for me as well. The cost of investment was low, so I wanna see how things go, both for the kids and myself.
He needs a set of nylon strings, dammit!
@jonKranked get some cheap mid-tension nylon set. You won't be able to tell a difference, and the guitar will never sound like one with steel strings anyway. If you can't find good use for it yourself, set it aside and wait until your kiddo is old enough to take classical guitar lessons. It may be the best gift ever.
Goodness, I would think so. The tension to make a metal string "ring out" has to be a lot higher than nylon.
well the link
Classical Guitar Strings
Ernie Ball Classical Nylon strings produce rich pure treble tones with a percussive sharp attack. Choose from standard tie-on sets or plastic ball end sets for easier restringing.
Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Nylon Classical Guitar Strings
Plain strings are made of a solid nylon clear filament. Nylon produces rich pure treble tones with percussive attack. Wound strings are made of 80/20 bronze wrapped around a multifiliment nylon core. Ball end classical strings for faster installation.
I'm not familiar with this style of string but it looks like it does exist with bronze wrapped low strings, which still have a nylon core. This may be what's on your guitar now.
The issue is beyond fit. The string tension will be too high with a full steel set, so your guitar's neck will bend like mine, and eventually crack. That design is intended for the lower tension.