Lots of good advice here. Definitely take your guitar in for a second set of eyes. If it doesn't need a setup, then great! But if it can benefit from some adjustments, it will help the guitar's comfort and sound.
As for strings, it's fun to experiment until you find what works. As for longevity, that depends on how much you play, your body chemistry, and the type of strings. I have a dozen guitars, so each get about an hour/week (more or less), and my GHS strings last about three months, which is perfect b/c that means I change one guitar each weekend (on average).
I like GHS PB lights (6pk for ~$30) for most guitars and GHS Vintage Bronze for my Mahogany body guitars (like your E6OM). I think the more mellow VB string brings out more fundamental sound of the Mahogany wood.
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