question for the guitar guys

Ramenth,
As a pro guitarist I recommend the lightest guage you can get away with. Sound/feel to your liking. You may have to audition a few brands and guages before you can decide. Also please learn how to re-string and tune your guitar! It's not that hard. As far as tuning stability with the coated strings. I have never had a problem. Taylor acoustic guitars come from the factory with Elixirs on them. The quality of your tuning machines and the way in which you re-string your guitar has alot to do with tuning stability.

If you are learning at this point then comfort should be your number one concearn not tone. If you hurt after a short time playing then you won't play as much and practice is the only way you get better. Trust me on this. I may not be the best mechanic on Fabo but when it comes to guitars I know what I am talking about. Hands down comfort is the key when learning, So I highly suggest the coated strings. Your hands will thank you for it!!


John D. Beckerley