I have played Martin Bronze lites or Darco New York Lites on my Yamaha 180, My Martin )-16 NY, and My Guild F-30 short scale for as long as I've played guitar, 34 years. Never complained of the sound, never complained of the action or tunability, and never damage a guitar.

I've damaged me in the meanwhile with a table saw and hydro electric governor wheel, but never with the wrong strings on a guitar.

Don