the right string gauge for a 24 3/4 scale length?

[dmraco]

I usually use 10s and have no issue with bends.  Stock Gibsons come with 10s.
I have been using the Ernie Ball Cobalts lately.  Very nice.

 

[BigSteve22]

To the OP.... Load up the new Eclipse with what you presently use on your Strat and compare. If you have a new guitar AND new strings you won't know for some time how things compare.... So load up the Eclipse with strings you know the performance of, then you know whether the Eclipse would do better with a lighter or heavier gauge or stay the same. :icon_thumright:

Well said. If you don't, you have no base line for comparing the feel from set to set.