Yamaha strings on FS700s

[Strenge]

Just a quick question here.

 

This guitar is my first acoustic, I'm pretty much a beginner at any kind of guitar but especially with acoustics. Anyway, I love the guitar so far, it really lives up to the recommendations and reviews I read.

 

However, I'm not sure I like the strings that came on it. They were "Yamaha" brand, which I'm sure were re-branded. So partially I question whether they just are not good strings; but I also consider that they *are* good, but I'm just not used to acoustics or that they are not the kind of strings I like.

 

They sound "metallic" and quite bright. They leave a black residue on my fingers, not sure what that is. I think I'd prefer strings a bit "warmer" if that makes sense. I realize the guitar is partially responsible for the sound, and my playing as well. That said, any good ideas for strings? Or should I suck it up and stick with them since they are better strings than I am a player

[DeepEnd]

Go to The Annex, click on "Tech Stuff," and then on "String Test". It'll get you started anyway. The black stuff sounds like tarnish. Wipe the strings down with a clean, dry cloth to remove the worst; run it under the strings as well.

[Florida_Gator]

We put D'Adarrio EXP16s on my son's FG700S, and it sounds great. They last a long time, too. Warmer (after a couple days in) than the strings that came on it.

[EdBega]

I like Elixir Nanoweb Phos/Bronze on my FG700 but do check out the string test like Deepend suggested.

[Strenge]

Thanks guys. I'll check out the string test and keep the recommendations in mind.