Guild recommended string gauge on F50

[bobbyk]

I have a '70's F50-BLD. I have searched the Guild sites but can't to find the answer to this question: What string gauge does Guild recommend for or ship F50's with? I know Taylor - and Martin also I think - recommends Mediums (.013's) for their Jumbos and dreadnoughts to get the best sound.

Thanks.

 

[sitka_spruce]

Definately go with Mediums for a Dreadnought or 17" Jumbo. The Martin Jumbo is a 16" mini-jumbo (or the 16" is a Jumbo and the 17" is a SuperJumbo in Gibbon parlance), and although every guitar from any of these brands would take Mediums, these large top guitars you mention benefit more from the increase of force Mediums give.