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I didn’t know these were back. I always liked SR2000s. I’ll have to pick up a set.

 

Since Dean Markley doesn't have a string factory, do you know who is doing the winding for them?

 

I recently tried a set of Helix in 40-100 which is lighter than I would usually go for. I also dislike roundwounds but need them for a new project. Ive been very happy and very impressed by them

 

I would imagine that lends itself to a smooth feel as well? Smoother than Rotosound 66?

 

I've was with these for 15 years and never strayed. They did get really hard to find and DM looked shaky so I started looking around. Never found anything that had quite the same flavor. I hope they are sticking around, I miss them!

 

Huh, I feel like I have always been able to get Dean Markley off the shelf at a guitar center. Which I cannot say for some of the other brands I've been using, more recently.

I miss the helix line. The Stainless had huge and complex tone. The nickels sounded real similar to Dunlop Super Brights!

 

No. I don't really like tapered strings. that was my one complaint with the Helix, that some of the strings are tapered and they were notably more floppy.

On some bridges, tapered strings can be fine. But on others, the saddles end up comically high. and there is still the question of them being more floppy. Also, some people end up with a warble from the bridge pickup, if the taper is too long.