String Gauge Reference

Here’s a quick reference guide to help determine which string gauges are used on your guitar. While it's perfectly OK to experiment with different types/brands of strings (excluding the GS Mini Bass), to maintain factory performance and specifications, we recommend staying with the correct string gauges as follows.

* Updated January 2026
 

Acoustic

Grand Auditorium, Grand Concert, GT, Academy Series, Big Baby Taylor, Baby Taylor, V-Class Grand Symphony (2020 and newer), Post 2020 Grand Pacific's and Grand Pacific Gold Labels (100 & 200 Series) 
D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012-.053)

Grand Orchestra, Pre 2020 Grand Pacific (American Dream, 300 Series and higher, non gold label models), Dreadnought, Grand Symphony (2019 and older), GS Mini
D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Medium (.013-.056)

Acoustic 12-String Models
D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.010 -.047)

GS Mini Bass - ONLY USE THESE STRINGS
D’Addario (XT CTB3790GS or EXP PBB190GS) GS Mini Acoustic Bass Custom Light (.037-.090)

Nylon-String Models
D'Addario (EJ46FF) Pro-Arté Carbon, Dynacore Basses, Hard Tension

Electric

T5 and T5z 6 Strings
D’Addario XS Coated Electric Medium (.011-.049)

T5z 12 Strings
D’Addario XS Coated Electric Medium (.009-.046)