I've been playing 41 yrs, I like gibson strings the best, I have been in the factory where they make them and was impressed by there string making process. However I get 2 nights of playing out of a set of strings regardless of brand, I use the cheapest strings I can get, I'm not going to buy premium strings only to throw them in the trash in 2 days. As for electric strings on an acoustic, the difference is a wound g versus a plain steel, the plain steel will bend easier, but the wound will get a fatter tone. bottom line whatever works for you!