I use the same gauge strings on all my basses: .100 - .040 round wounds - long scale. I have never had a problem using long scale strings on a short scale neck. So you don't have to confine yourself to to a limited assortment of short scale strings. The slots in the tuners on the SG are huge - you will have no problem stringing it after cutting off the tapered end of a long scale string. With any string, be sure to put a tight bend (or crimp) in the string before you cut it to length. As 69tele and others have said: if you change the gauge of the strings, you'll have to adjust the neck relief and intonation.