The Gortex strings are expensive! but have actually saved me money... I tried a set of the Gore Elixir lights (12-53's) on my Manuel Rodregrez steel strung. Normally I change strings every week (sometimes even twice a week!) as I tend to sweat a lot.

The set I put on the M.R. have now been on for 6 weeks!!! still sound bright (and look it) have also done 2 festivals (playing outside by the sea for 6-7 hours a day)as well as the usually clubs. I love the feel of the strings the only problem being that they are so smooth at first I overshot the frets (I think I need new brakes on the old fingers).

Take a risk - they may please you as much as the have me - I just ordered a box of ten sets ( could this be a years supply?) - and you may even save some pounds / dollars / whatever.

Keep strumming

Pete