guest lloyd? Probably lost yer cookie. Go to the membership page and sort yerself out!String question? I believe the Marquis are a phosphor mix, and they have a very bright sound. I am not a fan of phosphur since it seems to react to the sweat in my hand - and I destroy a set in a night. I try to avoid phosphur, as a result, but most string seem to contain some. Elixers have a pretty good sound, and last forever, but I dislike the feel - they seem a bit small and light. I like the Martin Bronze, and I also use the SPs.