How to string a flamenco guitar

1. What kind of strings do flamenco guitars use?
2. Does flamenco guitar use nylon strings?

What kind of strings do flamenco guitars use?

Nylon: the flamenco standard

Nylon strings – first introduced in the 1940s – have become the standard for classical and flamenco guitarists. However, not all nylon strings are the same. Different manufacturers use different polymers that can have different timbres. Nylon can also be manufactured in different ways.

Does flamenco guitar use nylon strings?

Generally, flamenco guitar strings consist of the top three strings being made of nylon, while the bottom three are usually wound with a heavier metalic material.