I use Ernie Ball 10's on my vintage guitars... and GHS ZW Boomers (10-70) on my drop tuning guitars... I tried the Dean Markleys back in the day but I don't really remember how they were... I just know that I like the way the Ernie Balls felt. The GHS strings that I have sound amazing! I might be getting some of those to replace my Ernie Balls... I might try some DM's as well...