Classical and flamenco guitars need nylon strings; acoustic guitars need steel acoustic sets (bronze or phosphor bronze); electric guitars need electric sets (nickel or steel); bass guitars, ukuleles, violins and ouds each need their own sets. If you are not sure, send us your instrument model on WhatsApp at +971 55 351 5764.

Gauge is the thickness of the strings, usually given in thousandths of an inch (for example 10-46). Lighter gauges are easier to play and bend; heavier gauges give a fuller sound and more tension.

It depends on how much you play. Change them when they sound dull, feel rough or corroded, or no longer stay in tune; players who practise daily often change strings every few weeks.

Delivery is free anywhere in the UAE, including Dubai, on orders of AED 249 or more, and free to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman on orders of AED 3,000 or more. Other shipping charges are calculated at checkout before you pay.

You can pay online by debit or credit card, or choose Tabby (split into 4 interest-free payments) or Tamara to pay in instalments, subject to their approval at checkout.