Strings on a Takamine

[Hopeless Romantic]

What size strings normally come on Takamine guitars you purchase them? I like the guage and don't want to mess with neck tension by putting a different size on them. Therefore, I wanted to get the same size. Does anyone know what they put on their guitars in the factory?

 

What is a good brand of strings for an acoustic? I think the guitar came with elixers but they seem rather expensive and some of the reviews at Musicians Friend said they break easily. What do you recommend?

[seven7]

usually they come with acoustic lights. 12-53 or 12-52 gauge. somewhere along in there.

 

as for which strings that is all a matter of personal preference. there is no way to find out what you like best unless you spend some money and try out different sets.

[Hopeless Romantic]

 

Originally posted by seven7 usually they come with acoustic lights. 12-53 or 12-52 gauge. somewhere along in there. as for which strings that is all a matter of personal preference. there is no way to find out what you like best unless you spend some money and try out different sets.

 

 

yeah, I figured that, I like the strings that are on it, I have had no problems with them breaking but I also cannot afford to spend tons of money on strings if they do regularly. Does anyone on here have issues with Elixers breaking a lot?

[Mesagib]

This is a terrific thread!! I bought a Takamine yesterday, and was wondering the same thing just a couple of hours ago!! They stick 12's on there I believe.

[seven7]

personally, i've used a lot of elixirs and never had problems with breaking them.

[hockeygabor]

recently bought a TAN 16C-it had medium EXP D'addarios....changed them to light and they are great now...stick with the EXPs...you won't regret it