Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 Here's the link: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dean-Markley-HELIX-HD-2082-Acoustic-Guitar-Strings-8020-CL?sku=712563 They make a lot of claims about the string, which I'll let you read. My opinion of them is they have a bit of a different tone than other 80/20 strings I've tried but not necessarily better. They do have more resonance, volume, and sustain. They didn't really feel any smoother. Too early to tell about string life. I won't be using them again because it seems like I just have to have phosphor bronze. If Dean Markley did come out with a phosphor bronze version of these string I would be interested in trying them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 So did you experience "stupendous results"........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 So did you experience "stupendous results"........? I would say I experienced okay results. Even before I ordered them I felt Dean Markley was really over-hyping the strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 27, 2010 Members Share Posted August 27, 2010 I use 80/20's and I only paid a couple bucks less that for a set of Martin Marquis recently. Seems cheap enough (cheaper than d'Addario Flat Tops) and I'd like to hear "stupendous results" and "more projection and tone". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jw74ka Posted January 29, 2013 Members Share Posted January 29, 2013 Dean Markley does have a Phos Bronze in Helix. By far the best strings I've ever played. I used Clear Tone prior and Martin. No comparison. Helix blows then away and they last forever. I had a chance to visit their booth at NAMM and one of the guys have me a full demonstration. I understand what they really do now and I'm a believer. I don't think they've been hyped enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members revans513 Posted February 2, 2013 Members Share Posted February 2, 2013 I am a big fan of Dean Markley's Gold/Bronze, but I think they have or are going to stop making them. By far my favorite string. I have been trying strings lately looking for something else and I've found Martin SP's are pretty close. I have my first set on now, I've had them on for about 2 weeks and so far so good. I tried the Helix and didn't really like them. Strings are so personal so ymmv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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