Throughout the company’s storied history, Dean Markley Strings has been an innovator—examples include Markley’s work in developing new bronze alloy strings, and the company’s pioneering use of cryogenics in rock n’ roll with Dean Markley Blue Steel strings. Dean Markley’s latest innovation is Alchemy™, a new acoustic string line designed for exceptional beauty, tonal accuracy, and extremely prolonged string life.

The Alchemy string line’s magic comes from Markley’s proprietary string compound and process, derived from state-of-the-art aerospace/satellite technology. Alchemy strings possess super sensitive tonal qualities, have a clean and bright sound, and a smooth and easy feel. Dean Markley Alchemy strings are available for acoustic guitar in Gold Phos™ and Gold Bronze™.

Early response to Markley’s Alchemy strings has been nothing short of sensational. The comments of famed guitarist and teacher Arlen Roth are typical, “Well, I finally whipped a set of those GoldPhos on my old Gibson J-185, (the one on the cover of my latest acoustic cd), and the thing just came to life! Great tone, excellent feel for bending, crystalline harmonics, and great sustain!”