String Gauge Reference

Curious about the strings on your Taylor guitar?

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 2025***

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)