other strings that are good for detuning are the Ghs Zakk Wylde signiture guage Boomers...he has two sets...10-50 and 11-60 (I think) These I found to be pretty good...I used to use the 10's when I played in a metal band two years ago...they were nice, cos the bottom,wound strings are heavy...but light guage unwound strings make for easy bending and quicker solos...