When you’re just starting out, prioritize comfort first and tone second. Comfortable strings make it easier to press notes cleanly, practice longer, and build calluses without excessive pain. Tone matters, of course, but you can chase specific sounds later—right now you want strings that encourage you to keep playing.

Let’s be real: building a home studio in 2025 doesn’t have to drain your bank account or turn your bedroom into NASA mission control. What you need is gear that actually works, gear that helps you make content, music, and podcasts without fighting background noise or messy mixes.