Weird....i posted to this Thurs. Night, and didn't see it today....
I like the D'Addario XLs in phosphor bronze---.011-.047"....I have tender beginner fingers, and like the XLs. They seem to hold their tune for awhile over a wide temperature range (from the car to the house, etc)But then, i'm not a pro, and can't tell you whats good. I just find a brand and stick with it usually
Chords---i like the D...has a nice jangly tone, and it's easy to finger. G is also good....don't like C too much, pain in the neck to finger, (like F) but it's important, so i'll get it!