I redid my computer (virus attack) a few days ago but never came back to this thread to thank everyone for your advices. I will buy a new set of strings. My former music teacher (the one who taught me guitar) was probably the one who changed my strings. I'm sure of this because he was the one who picked out my guitar for me. I'm sure not why he did that. Perhaps because nylon strings hurt less than steel strings? Hihi....Anyways.....Thanks again for everyone's expertise. I'm glad to see we have another music question going on.