I did a search but only found 2 previous posts on strings so I hope I'm not duplicating anything here.

I bought a T40 knowing that it needed some TLC and dropped it off at a local luthier for a general tidy up; it needed a new switch and a coil rewind.

I would like to drop new strings onto it when the repair is done but am bamboozled by the choice.

I use Rotosounds on my acoustic guitars.

From the manual the scale length is 34", but do I need to make an additional allowance for the string passing through the body?

Interested to know what people think, recommendations etc..

Ian

Hey Ian,

I've tried a number of different strings on my T40's...but I fell in LOVE with Thomastic Infiled Jazz strings....some SERIOUS CLASSIC THUMPIN' strings!

Not as "dull" as classic flats, not as "sharp" as Rounds....
They are expensive, but they last forever!

VERY LOW TENSION to boot!

Tony

TIs are GREAT strings...I swear by them for flats but if I'm using rounds, it's DR coated strings (black beauties, red devils, etc.) for me. They have a great feel and sound great...just my 2 cents.

Borrowford Bluesman:
I'd check your luthier, again, as the T-40 pickups were potted in epoxy and, unless yours was one of the last couple of year's production, the coil wasn't rewound. Someone more interested in ease of production and not knowing enough to make that decision, eliminated the complete potting of the pickups, although the small potting that they used to "glue" the pickup together would, most likely, precluded rewinding the coils.
Chip Todd

Sorry for necro posting this thread, but didnt want to clutter up the forums.

I just sent my T-40 in for a setup/cleaning, and I dont know what strings to put on it.

I have tried Rotosounds, not a good fit at all, and too rough on my fingers. I also tried some Slinky's and they were ok. Has anyone tried Elixirs, or think they would soud ok? I use them on my Warwick and love them to death, dont know if they will sound ok on a T-40.

Hi. Not sure Globally where you are.

I have tried all sorts - Stadiun Elites were my favourite for
a while but I then discovered Picato.

Yep, I know - not on the tip of everybody's tongue but for
me, they just do it.
Good amount of bass, middle and top.

I use Picato 735 LHY 40 - 100.
They do other sets, lighter of heavier but for me the 40 - 100
does the job nicely.
In the UK around £8.00 a set, which makes people think they
are a cheap string and not that good. Not true!
Check out their web site - you will see that all sorts of leading
artists are and have been using them#

Cheers.