[Ethernaut05]

Wow..just awesome and helpful responses..this forum is going to become a part time hobby for me! I told the seller about the bridge; he was very sorry he didn't notice it..he offered, and I accepted, his payment for full repair! In the end, albeit nicked, dinged, and a little worn, I will have a sweet sounding Martin Dred! (my friends think I've ruined myself getting this as a "learners" guitar). But like many of you have said; no need to worry about her too much now as she's already broken in a tad!
I decided, based on reading a ton of reviews, on D'addario EJ16s..they are popular and it's a good starting point before trialing more exotic brands...they'll be time for those later!
Now...I'm considering starting a thread looking for a great BEGINNER theory book..scales, theory, fret work, my instructor won't teach me these now till I learn to read music more proficiently.
Thank you all for your help! Was thinking of a lightweight hard case in lieu of that monstrously heavy Martin HSC!?