DannyR8
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Hi everyone,
It's been a while since I've posted and I hope you all are well. I conducted an experiment of sorts a couple years ago with around 12 different string sets from different manufacturers all in "pure nickel" and .010's. Long story short, I kept notes and changed strings on the same Les Paul every 10 days so I could best discern the differences. After completing my trials, I landed on Dean Markley Helix Pure Nickel strings as what I found best for me. I ordered 20 sets of them and life was good............until this past weekend. I strung up my last set and went to place an order for more only to find out that they are now discontinued!
So now my search for the Goldilocks strings is back on. I ordered a few sets of strings in the meantime to get me by but I was hoping to get some suggestions from others. Any of you have experience with the Helix strings? Have you found other strings that have been comparable? For some reference, I found the Helix's to have the best clarity for me especially when playing rhythm with the guitar volume rolled back. Also, the guitar has upgraded pots, wiring harness capacitors etc. I've been down those roads already. And don't get me wrong, I realize that I will find the next best thing on my own. I already have different sets on the way. Also, I have reached out to Dean Markley for their suggestion on what they may have replaced the Helix's with and haven't heard anything back. So I was hoping to find some folks that may have recently moved on from the Helix strings as I have.
It's been a while since I've posted and I hope you all are well. I conducted an experiment of sorts a couple years ago with around 12 different string sets from different manufacturers all in "pure nickel" and .010's. Long story short, I kept notes and changed strings on the same Les Paul every 10 days so I could best discern the differences. After completing my trials, I landed on Dean Markley Helix Pure Nickel strings as what I found best for me. I ordered 20 sets of them and life was good............until this past weekend. I strung up my last set and went to place an order for more only to find out that they are now discontinued!
So now my search for the Goldilocks strings is back on. I ordered a few sets of strings in the meantime to get me by but I was hoping to get some suggestions from others. Any of you have experience with the Helix strings? Have you found other strings that have been comparable? For some reference, I found the Helix's to have the best clarity for me especially when playing rhythm with the guitar volume rolled back. Also, the guitar has upgraded pots, wiring harness capacitors etc. I've been down those roads already. And don't get me wrong, I realize that I will find the next best thing on my own. I already have different sets on the way. Also, I have reached out to Dean Markley for their suggestion on what they may have replaced the Helix's with and haven't heard anything back. So I was hoping to find some folks that may have recently moved on from the Helix strings as I have.