STRINGS SECTOR SPOTLIGHT


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For many musicians, picking the right instrument takes time, but choosing the right strings can be an equally difficult process. Here’s a run-through of the sets dealers should be displaying behind their counters…


Dean Markley


To make the Dean Markley Helix HD range, the Hyper-Elliptical Winding process took over a year of trials to find just the right elliptical shape for the winding wire. The shape then had to be paired with the correct winding process that would produce the right results. Hyper-Elliptical Winding creates a higher number of wraps along the length of the string. The Nick Catanese (Black Label Society) Artist Series strings is comprised of select gauges that insure durability, performance, tone and execution and the Nikki Sixx (Motley Crue) HD SS Bass Strings are made of a special Stainless Steel alloy that offers a bright and cutting timbre.


www.mi-pro.co.uk JHS


Accessory king Dunlop has a wide range of strings for guitarists and bass players. They cater for acoustic players (in brass from £6.49 and phosphor bronze from £7.99), classical players (nylon, from £6.99) and electric players of any persuasion. Dunlop's electric strings go from £5.99 up and are available in many different gauges, from the extra light Rev. Willy's Mexican Lottery Brand to the Heavy Core series that go up to 12-54s. There are also signature string sets for the likes of Kerry King and Zakk Wylde, with bass signature strings for Lemmy (in his custom gauge, £29.99) and Metallica's Rob Trujillo (from £22.99).


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