What gauge guitar strings should I use?

Question:

I play folk type songs; fingerpicking and strumming - I need to change my strings, do I use light, medium or heavy gauge strings?

Answer:

I'd recommend a custom light set of strings with the following gauges:

1st string - .011

2nd string - .015

3rd string -.022

4th string - .032

5th string - .042

6th string - .052

A good brand of Phosper bronze strings such as: D'addario Phospher bronze strings would be ideal.