What would be the downside of putting these strings on an old classical guitar I bought for $25. Would it cause the neck to bow?

Your guitar will be damaged on a classical with steel strings. Classical guitars necks are not built for steel they are built for nylon strings. Your neck will bow and warp

Are the first 3 strings nylon?

No, they are plain steel as in other acoustic sets. Nylon would only be found on classical sets.

What would be the best string size to use on a used acoustic guitar to be played by a 9 year old boy?

The lighter the guage...the easier to bend. The easier to bend...the harder to control. Since its an acoustic guitar, i would start with 10's ...try .10 to .46. Thats a pretty standard guage. He should be able to tell if he would like a smaller guage in which case go to 9's. Better yet....take him to a guitar shop and let him try some different guage strings. If hes just strumming, he may like the 10's. When hes ready for more sophisticated play, and until his hands get larger and stronger, he may need the 9's. Happy playing!

Can I put nylon strings on a guitar that use to have metal?

You can. You will need to do a neck adjustment to makeup for the lower tension. These strings are metal that the question was asked under.

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🎶 Elevate your tone with the iconic Hybrid Slinky – where precision meets passion!

VIBRANT VISUAL APPEAL - Striking blue and red color-coded strings for easy identification and style.
HYBRID GAUGE PRECISION - Balanced 10-52 gauge for versatile playability and dynamic range.
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OPTIMIZED FOR 120 W OUTPUT - Engineered to handle high wattage amps without losing clarity.
RICH PHOSPHOR BRONZE SOUND - Experience warm, bright tones that cut through any mix.

Ernie Ball 2151 Hybrid Slinky guitar strings feature a unique phosphor bronze composition and a hybrid gauge set (10-52) designed for versatile playability and rich tonal output. Made in the USA, these strings deliver durability and vibrant sound, ideal for professional musicians seeking both clarity and warmth in their performance.

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Product Dimensions	11.43 x 0.64 x 11.43 cm; 39.01 g
Item model number	P02151
Body Material	Phosphor Bronze
Colour	Blue, Red
String Gauge	.01
String Material	Phosphor Bronze
Number of Strings	6
Material	Phosphor Bronze
Audio Wattage	120 Watts
Size	Single Pack
Voltage	240 Volts
Item Weight	39 g
Manufacturer	Ernie Ball
Country of Origin	USA

Ernie ball 2151 Ernieball Hybrid Slinky Phos.Brnz Acc.Gtr Stg10-52

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