I always use Redwing Light guage G*036 D*024 A*015 E*011 these are available in sets (ball end or loop end) by mail order in the U.K from the Music Room 35 Bradford Road Cleckheaton West Yorkshire BD19 3JN Their Web address is www.the-music-room.co.uk they are also very friendly helpful people (despite this plug I have no connections with the Music Room)