Elixir .012 Plain Steel

Not all plain steel strings are the same. Some feel stiffer and are less pleasant to bend, and some snap more easily. Elixir is the golden standard.

Buying a bunch of 012's is a great idea for anyone who plays 009 sets on their electric, since 009 sets usually come with a 011 for B, which is just plain wrong. A 012 B string has the same tension as a 009 E string, so it is objectively the right choice. I have no idea what string manufacturers are smoking.

What else is there?