Tommy Emmanuel's actual touring string — Elixir on Maton EBG808TE is the documented Tommy rig setup, period.

Tommy's studio alternative — when Tommy records he sometimes switches to D'Addario EJ16 for the slightly different harmonic content.

For Tommy-tone chasers wanting more Martin warmth on the Maton's bright Australian Bunya top.

Martin Marquis PB 12-54 on EBG808TE — slightly heavier 12-54 (vs the 12-53 default) tightens the Maton small-body bottom-end without overwhelming its mid-clarity sweet spot — favored by players who fingerpick aggressively and want extra fundamental authority.

John Pearse 600L 12-53 on EBG808TE — UK boutique alternative with a brighter top-end than D'Addario or Elixir, suiting EBG808TE players who do livestream solo recordings and need cutting articulation through condenser mics on the Maton small-body voicing.