re: Got a new guitar recently. Question on strings size and coated/not coated

I use 10’s on my LP, but I’ve used 9’s in the past. 10’s are my favorite for rhythm guitar stuff. They’re the right balance of easy to fret and full sound. Lighter gage strings feel easier to play and have a brighter sound. If I were doing more lead work, I’d probably go back to 9’s.