Keeping this in consideration, how do I know what gauge strings to use?
The difference between one gauge and another is simply the thickness of the strings. So the higher the number, the thicker the gauge will be. For example, a set of 10-47 acoustic strings is lighter (thinner) than a set of 12-53 acoustic strings.
In this way, what gauge are light guitar strings? Light: “Light strings” means . 012 to . 053 gauge for acoustic guitars and .
Keeping this in view, what is the most common guitar string gauge?
On electric guitars, the most common string set is a 9-gauge set also know as a 0.009-0.042″ set. This is often referred to as a “light set” but is considered the average gauge, with many brands such as Fender, supplying their guitars with a 9-gauge string set.