Acoustic guitar strings

[michael_s]

Need to grab some strings for my son's acoustic guitar. It's an ovation if that matters. He is not available today for me to ask what kind he wants and I was hoping to pick them up during my lunch break. All I remember is light gauge.
Suggestions?

[zachdog]

Elixir nanoweb strings are expensive but last longer.
Martin and D'Addario strings both have decent sound.

[michael_s]

D'Addario strings

I think that is what I bought last time.

Thanks.

[kledo]

Is it an Ovation acoustic/electric? My first "real" guitar. Brings back memories.
Sorry, I can't anything of substance to the strings question, but I really liked that old guitar.

[michael_s]

Yes. An acoustic/electric.
Round back. Cedar Top.
He normally plays an electric, but has started to play the acoustic again.

[graylocks]

My favorite strings are Jim Pearse phosphor bronze. My Ovation Legend loved them. When I can't find those I get D'Addario phosphor bronze. Martin Marquis strings sound great for about an hour and then go dead. If you think he won't be changing strings for a while, go for the Elixir nanowebs.

Coming from electric guitar, his fingers will probably want light gauge strings. Personally, I prefer medium or medium-light gauge.

[davester]

I always liked the D'Addario phosphor bronzes too. Given the sporadic nature of my playing I always stuck with light gauge since anything heavier would make a mess of my fingers (and HURT!) after even a short layoff.

[DRR]

D'Addario in my house too. Light makes sense if he's mostly an electric player.

[Dennis S]

D'Addario phosphor. John Pearse is better but cost more. Don't waste you money on those coated strings.

[Doc]

If you're in the mood to get him a treat, buy him a set of GHS Silk and Steel strings to try out (in addition to whatever strings you're getting for day-to-day use).

I just discovered them recently.

They have an incredible sound.