Given the quality of the players that hang out in these here parts, I am interested in the strings you use on your stringed instruments. I am constantly trying different brands and gauges on both of my guitars. A bad habit that I have been doing for twenty years or so. On my vintage Guild 12 string, I usually use light or extra light Martin Marquis. I normally don't care for Martin strings, but they sound pretty good on the Guild. My favorite string ever for this instrument was a string marketed for a while by Sabine, better known for their tuners. The strings were called "Nitrostasis" as they were packed in Nitrogen. Hence they were very fresh when you opened them. They sounded great and were eminently playable. Unfortunately they suffered from lack of marketing and you can no longer get them.

I usually play D'Addario on my six string. I recently tried gold plated strings on my six. They last forever and hold their tune better than any string I have ever played. But they feel very stiff and are rough on your fingers. They sound fair to good.

How about the rest of you, let me know what you play or recommend. I am especially interested in premium grade strings.