So, my string gauges as recommended to me by D'Addarrio and Ernie Ball:
Ernie Ball Recommendation:
Strings:
Heavy gauge - 20lbs tension
High G 0.014"
Low G 0.030" Wound
C 0.023" wound or 0.020" plain
E 0.016" plain
A 0.012" plain
Light gauge - 15lbs tension
High G 0.012"
Low G 0.026" wound
C 0.017 plain
E 0.014 plain
A 0.010 plain
And D'Addario's Recommendations:
Scale Length - Frequency - Stock Number - Tension
19.00" 466.20 A# = PL0085 13.00lbs
19.00" 440.00 A = PL009 12.98lbs
19.00" 329.60 E = PL012 12.95lbs
19.00" 261.60 C = PL015 12.75lbs
19.00" 196.00 G = NW022 13.18lbs
17.00" 466.20 A# = PL0095 13.00lbs
17.00" 440.00 A = PL010 12.83lbs
17.00" 329.60 E = PL0125 13.12lbs
17.00" 261.60 C = PL017 13.11lbs
17.00" 196.00 G = NW024 12.48lbs
One of these days I have to try again to get the body properly finished. After that, just have to tidy up the pickguard and get the second pickup wound.
I'm already itching to start another build so I better finish this one and practice all the steps first.