Steel strings and nylon strings differ in terms of sound quality in several ways:

1. Tone: Steel strings produce a bright and metallic tone, while nylon strings have a warmer and mellower tone. Steel strings have a sharper and more cutting sound, while nylon strings have a softer and more rounded sound.

2. Sustain: Steel strings have a longer sustain compared to nylon strings. This means that the notes played on steel strings will ring out for a...