Strings/cases for Seagull Entourage

Hi sean,

Welcome to the Cabin.
With reference to strings, it comes down to personal choice, and there are many brands and gauges to choose from.
A good starting point would be 12s gauge (if you find these a little to hard to play, 11s gauge would be a good choice), Martin or D'Addario are very good and common make, I would recommend Phosphor Bronze as these are a little more mellow than 80/20.
When it comes to cases or padded bags, I would ha e thought any that would fit a Dreadnought size guitar would be fine, if you live near to a guitar store just take your guitar along and try.
Any way good luck with the guitar playing. It can give you a life time of fun.
If you need more help or just for the fun of it keep posting to the Cabin.

sean, grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. Then peruse www.stringsbymail.com/

They have a very large selection and a few reviews... the site can acquaint you with just about any type or brand of string and arouse your curiosity even more. Make a list of what you think you might like and go shoppin wherever you find convenient... changin srings on your guitar is a good way to get to know it, intimately.

I can't offer any opinion on cases since I don't always buy a case. When I do, I get it with the guitar that comes in it.

and welcome!

Derrick,

   Thanks for getting back to me, and for the help with the strings in particular. I also appreciate the offer for more help. I’m sure to have more questions. 

Regards,
Sean

Garland,

   Thank you for getting back to me, and for the site/reference. I’m going to make a cup of coffee now, and check it out. I suspect this site will be super helpful. 
   I’m kind of hands-on, and am looking forward to changing strings myself. I’ll feel like it’s really ‘mine’ afterwards. 

Regards,
Sean

sean, Guitar center carries a Gator hard case for about $119, they sometimes go on sale for $99. It's a good solid case, I have a couple of my guitars in them.

I have also had good luck getting a good deal on hard cases off marketplace with local pick-up.

As far as strings, what blues90, said.

Welcome to the forum.