Dean Markley Vintage Reissue Nickel Plated Round Core Electric Guitar Stringsstar rating 5DavidNovember 11, 2010I have been using these since I can remember - late 70's. I have tried a number of brands over the years, but these are the best for my Les Pauls, my Telecaster and do pretty well on the Stratocaster - especially for the clean hollow in-between tone. I like the Blue Steels too - but for the price, these are just fine and I can afford to change them a little more often.