Another 'help me identify these strings' thread...

[Kink Rimson]

I've just acquired a marvellous Rickenbacker 4003. The previous owner had it set up lovely, and for an easy life I'm looking to stick with the strings it's currently wearing. However, I've been playing the thing non-stop since it arrived and they are getting a little dull.
Now, the previous owner tells me the strings are Dean Markley Helix SS. Research tells me these are exposed core strings, which mine certainly aren't!
I'm hoping someone can recognise these strings by the distinctive ball-ends - the E and D string are purple, while the A and G appear to be the standard bronze colour.
If it helps, there's no silk wrap at either end.

Any ideas?

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Are they "violet" and brass?

Dean Markley lists the SR2000 as having Violet and Brass balls. Are they tapered at least? There should be a fine winding around the core by the ball end maybe that is why you are saying they aren't "Exposed" core strings?

 

[Kink Rimson]

Are they "violet" and brass?

Dean Markley lists the SR2000 as having Violet and Brass balls. Are they tapered at least? There should be a fine winding around the core by the ball end maybe that is why you are saying they aren't "Exposed" core strings?

Violet, purple, same thing...
It's only the E and D that are violet.

I think I'm getting my terminology confused as well. By 'exposed core' I meant the first section of the string across the saddle is very thin wire which then thickens to the normal string size. From what I can see, the strings on at the moment retain their thickness right down the to ball end. Although, being a Rick, the final inch or so is obscured by the bridge.