New Strings for a Taylor Acoustic Guitar?

Elixir is what came on my Taylor from the factory and that's all I have ever put on there. They are more expensive, but it's impressive how long they continue to sound good. I can get 6 months out of them.

John Pearse

I'd been playing extra-light strings on my acoustic for close to 10 yrs.I wanted to go with a heavier string to try and get a deeper,fuller sound They said to try light and then move to the mediums if I wanted.
I put the mediums on right away.It was downright painful for a couple of weeks.Like I had no calluses .I like playing them now.

I use Martin also.

Cleartone lights or mediums. The best strings, period, if you feel like forking over the $$$.

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Martin also makes a string similar to elixirs. I bought some to try out, haven't put them on yet.

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I've had the Martin Lifespan strings on my guitar for a while now. They sound good and lasted as long as the Elixirs. So either one is a good choice. I think the Martins were a couple of dollars cheaper. As for weight, that's a personal choice. I go back and forth between lights and extra lights. Sometimes I'll use extra lights on the A,E and D strings and Lights for the G,B,E.

Elixir Nanoweb .012-.053 is what Taylor recommends, I think. Personally I've always liked D'Addario and Martin Marquis.

I like elixir light, sound and durability, but its a personal preference.