Just to clarify the Goretex thing. Elixir Strings are made by the same folks as goretex and they have been out for a few years now. Larrivee is using them as standard equipment on their new guitars. The strings are more costly and have very different feel. Just as any new product might, especially one that's very different, they are getting very mixed reviews. If you care to look back, we have had numerous discussions on them here at the 'Cat and their website is HERE.Spaw