Guitar Strings

[Rodge2]

I am thinking of taking up the guitar again after a long time away from it. I have an acoustic steel strung guitar and wondered if anyone could recommend what strings I could restring it with. Previously my teacher used to restring it for me but very sadly he has passed away, and so I can't ask him. I've not got a clue what to choose. Any recommendations would be most welcome :)

[Mustardmit]

I always use Martins -watch out for the guage though (they do some monsterously heavy ones).

[Rodge2]

Right, I've heard of that brand. What guage would be considered appropriate for general playing? The guage has been one of the things that has been throwing me as there seems such a variation. Thanks for your advice :)

[Richard1966]

ideally you should replace like for like as a significant change in string gauge changes the tension on the neck and this may need to be adjusted. However, a set of 10s is normal and should be ok unless you have had so way out gauge in the past

[tamborine]

the guages are different for each string....just buy the set 1 - 6, the thickest being the bass string.