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 Dean Markley Premium Delrin Guitar Pick Blue 10mm $1.99 End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 17:56:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY STICKER Nickel Steel Electric Signature guitar bass strings $2.99 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 8:34:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Electric Guitar Company Sticker $2.95 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 14:42:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2503 NickelSteel Regular Electric Guitar Strings $3.88 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 4:01:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.88 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2503 NickelSteel Regular Electric Strings $3.88 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 16:58:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.88 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2501 XL NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings $3.89 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 10:31:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2509 F150 NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings $3.89 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 13:21:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2508 CL NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings $3.89 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 9:57:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2509 NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings F $3.89 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 14:18:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2501 XL Electric Guitar Strings $3.89 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 14:38:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2502 Light NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings $3.89 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 11:01:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2508 Custom light Electric Guitar Strings $3.89 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 15:22:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2505 NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings Medium $3.89 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 12:03:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2502 Light Electric Guitar Strings $3.89 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 13:03:35 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2505 NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings Medium $3.89 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 8:21:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.89 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2504 LTHB NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings $3.96 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 22:31:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.96 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2504 Light Heavy Bottom Electric Strings $3.96 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 19:38:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.96 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Micro Fiber Guitar Polish Cloth 6x6 Grey $2.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 9:36:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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 MISFITS Jerry Only Promo Ad 8x10 Dean Markley Bass Strings $0.99 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:24:36 PDT |
 MR BIG Paul Gilbert Promo Ad 8x10 Dean Markley Strings $0.99 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 16:13:39 PDT |
 RUSH Alex Lifeson 8x10 Promo Ad Dean Markley Guitar Strings $0.99 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 16:16:45 PDT |
 Dean Markley Sticker Decal $2.49 End Date: Friday Jun-1-2012 17:55:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY BLUE STEEL guitar STRING maker BUMPER case STICKER NEW appx 3x3 $1.58 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 7:37:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1.58 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1972 Vintage Electric Reissue Light Electric Guitar Strings $4.19 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 16:06:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.19 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1972 Vintage Light Electric Guitar Strings $4.19 End Date: Saturday Jun-16-2012 1:03:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.19 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Nickel Steel Electric 2503B 010 046 Regular $4.19 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 6:37:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.19 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Nickel Steel Electric 2503B 010 046 Regular $4.19 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 7:23:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.19 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Nickel Steel Electric 2505B 011 052 Medium $4.19 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 7:29:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.19 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Nickel Steel Electric 2505B 011 052 Medium $4.19 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 11:07:42 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.19 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Super Long Play Extra Lite Electric Guitar Strings 2516 $4.20 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 11:12:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.20 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1973 Regular Electric Guitar Strings $4.25 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 11:59:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.25 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1978 Vintage Electric Reissue Custom Light Electric Guitar Strings $4.29 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 10:26:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1976 Vintage Electric Reissue Jazz Electric Guitar Strings $4.29 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 18:26:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1975 Vintage Electric Reissue Medium Electric Guitar Strings $4.29 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 12:21:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1975 Reissue Med Electric Guitar Strings $4.29 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 12:33:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1976 Reissue Jazz Electric Guitar Strings $4.29 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 23:34:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1974 Reissue Electric Guitar Strings $4.29 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 17:58:17 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1974 Vintage Electric Reissue Electric Guitar Strings Light Top $4.29 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 17:36:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1978 Reissue Light Electric Guitar Strings $4.29 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 5:03:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Barn Sticker Decal $2.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 19:27:55 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Helix Sticker Decal $2.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 19:29:16 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 8 sets of Precision Wound Cryogenic Nps DEAN MARKLEY Guitar Strings $0.99 End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 16:41:22 PDT |
 Dean Markley Love Potion 13 Finish Guitar Musical Instruments Restorer Liquid $4.49 End Date: Wednesday May-23-2012 18:18:24 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY CL 9 46 NICKEL STEEL $4.49 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 19:59:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY LTHB 10 52 NICKEL STEEL $4.49 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 19:59:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY LT 9 42 NICKEL STEEL $4.49 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 19:59:04 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY XL 8 38 NICKEL STEEL $4.49 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 19:59:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Signature Series PhosBronze LT 11 46 Acoustic Guitar Strings $4.49 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 17:23:21 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1973 Vintage Reissue Regular Electric Guitar Strings $4.59 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 22:31:38 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.59 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 1973 Reissue Electric Guitar Strings $4.59 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 22:58:15 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.59 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ALEX LIFESON RUSH DEAN MARKLEY STRINGS AD $2.79 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 13:32:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.79 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1 LOT 2 STRINGS DEAN MARKLEY STRING NICKEL STEEL ELECTRIC 052 132MM WOUND $2.95 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 10:41:58 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 NICKEL STEEL DEAN MARKLEY STRING STRINGS 075 191MM WOUND $2.95 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 15:24:48 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2556 Blue Steel Gauge Electric Guitar Strings $4.96 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 8:21:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.96 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2554 Blue Steel Custom Light Electric Guitar Strings $4.96 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 22:31:13 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.96 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2556 Blue Steel Electric Guitar Strings $4.96 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 22:38:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.96 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2554 Blue Steel Custom Light Strings $4.96 End Date: Thursday Jun-21-2012 9:58:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.96 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Helix Acoustic LT strings 011 052 80 20 bronze NEW $2.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 13:44:10 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Helix Acoustic LT strings 011 052 80 20 bronze NEW $2.99 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 13:44:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Strings Misfits Sticker Decal $3.49 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 18:22:31 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Vintage Electric Re Issue Regular 010 046 Regular $4.99 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 13:23:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Vintage Electric Re Issue Regular 010 046 Regular $4.99 End Date: Thursday May-24-2012 13:29:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 8802 Misfits Skullbusters Electric Guitar Strings Low Tune $4.99 End Date: Wednesday May-30-2012 23:51:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 8802 Misfits Skullbusters GtrStrgsLOWTUNE $4.99 End Date: Thursday May-31-2012 5:13:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY MED 11 52 NICKEL STEEL $4.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-2-2012 9:52:33 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2506 Jazz Electric Guitar Strings $4.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-3-2012 6:53:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Vintage Electric Re Issue 009 042 Ligh $4.99 End Date: Monday Jun-4-2012 11:31:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2507 MTHB NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings $4.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 0:31:11 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Vintage Electric Re Issue 009 042 Light $4.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-5-2012 13:34:22 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY JZ 12 54 NICKEL STEEL $4.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-6-2012 19:59:02 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 8831 Evil Twin Shotgun Electric Guitar Strings $4.99 End Date: Thursday Jun-7-2012 4:21:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2507 Medium Heavy Electric Guitar Strings $4.99 End Date: Monday Jun-11-2012 16:13:18 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2500 DT NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings $4.99 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 22:26:39 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Vintage Electric Re Issue Medium Single Set $4.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 11:57:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Vintage Electric Re Issue Medium Single Set $4.99 End Date: Wednesday Jun-13-2012 12:11:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2500 Drop Tune Electric Guitar Strings $4.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 13:03:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 8831 Evil Twin Shotgun Electric Strings $4.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 13:03:41 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2506 Jazz NickelSteel Electric Guitar Strings $4.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 23:41:09 PDT Buy It Now for only: $4.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY GUITAR AND AMPLIFIER COMPANY AMP LANYARD $2.00 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 16:50:08 PDT |
 Dean Markley 2552 Blue Steel Light Electric Guitar Strings $5.15 End Date: Tuesday Jun-12-2012 22:31:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.15 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2552 Blue Steel Light Electric Strings $5.15 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 22:38:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.15 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Vintage Bronze 2002A Light Vintage Brnz Acous 11 46 NEW $5.39 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 14:07:57 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.39 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Vintage Elec Reissue Lt $5.43 End Date: Monday Jun-18-2012 14:18:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.43 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 JOHN LEE HOOKER DEAN MARKLEY AD $3.49 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 7:55:59 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 JOHNNY WINTER DEAN MARKLEY STRINGS AD $3.49 End Date: Friday May-25-2012 8:57:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley NickelSteel Sticker Decal $3.99 End Date: Friday Jun-1-2012 17:57:37 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Strings Country Picker Sticker Decal $3.99 End Date: Saturday Jun-9-2012 16:23:32 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 JERRY CANTRELL MIKE INEZ DEAN MARKLEY STRINGS AD 2008 $3.49 End Date: Thursday Jun-14-2012 14:23:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 KIRK HAMMETT DEAN MARKLEY AD KORG AD $3.49 End Date: Tuesday Jun-19-2012 0:29:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY REG 10 46 BLUE STEEL ELECTRIC $5.49 End Date: Friday Jun-8-2012 6:45:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley PhosBronze Acoustic Sticker Decal $3.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 16:36:53 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Nickelsteel Bass Sticker Decal $3.99 End Date: Sunday Jun-10-2012 16:41:07 PDT Buy It Now for only: $3.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY CL 9 46 BLUE STEEL ELECTRIC $5.49 End Date: Sunday Jun-17-2012 7:50:29 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY LTHB 10 52 BLUE STEEL ELECTRIC $5.49 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 7:10:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 DEAN MARKLEY REG 10 46 BLUE STEEL ELECTRIC $5.49 End Date: Wednesday Jun-20-2012 7:10:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.49 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Acoustic Formula 82R Medium Light Strings $5.59 End Date: Monday May-28-2012 11:13:12 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.59 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley Acoustic Formula 82R Medium Light Strings $5.59 End Date: Tuesday May-29-2012 5:11:20 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.59 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Dean Markley 2006A VintageBronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings $5.67 End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 0:22:34 PDT Buy It Now for only: $5.67 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
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 Dean Markley Blue Steel REG 2556 Electric Guitar Strings (.010-.046) List Price: Sale Price: $1.89 You save: $10.11 (84%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days  |
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What companies make the best guitar strings? A brief review
As a guitarist, you need to keep your strings changed to sound the best you can. But which strings should you buy, and how do you know a good quality string deal? The myriad possibilities are daunting, and making a sensible choice is difficult. You need straight answers to make the correct choice for your style and instrument. But where do you begin with so many options?
You have to consider a number of things when picking your strings. What kind of guitar do you play, and what style of music? Do you use alternate tunings? Are you a lead or rhythm player?
Moreover, guitar players often find themselves having to choose between sound quality and string life. Old strings are hard to keep in tune, break more easily, and sound bad. Some kinds of string keep their tone longer, but might be more costly. The guitarist on a budget may find himself having to choose between good-sounding strings that are less durable, and longer-lasting strings that don't sound as good.
The more you know about brands and string models, the better off you'll be when it comes to choosing a set. This information is the result of long experience and a lot of money in string purchases, and I've selected what I think are the 5 strongest string brands across the board. My priority is how the strings sound and feel, but how long they last also matters. A long-lasting, good-sounding string could rank more highly than a great-sounding, short-lived string. These are simply my judgments about string brands on the whole. For bass, acoustic, or electric strings, they may be in a different order or there could even be different brands listed. These comments are about brand tendencies on the whole, not any specific string models.
5. D'addario
D'addarios are a cheap brand. They sound pretty good new, however they also have poor sturdiness. You may use them when you need a quick pickup, a backup set of strings, or when you require to stretch your paycheck out so long as you can.
4. GHS
GHS is well-known for their Boomer string series. Their tone is decent throughout the selection of strings, from acoustic to electric to bass, but where these strings really acquit themselves is in their long life. You can't break these strings unless you're trying (or you leave them on upwards of 1 year, which I've come across before), but even then it's hard to do. They maintain their tone and good tune longer than any other brand tested except one. They also work effectively for alternate tunings. If you are on a tight budget or perhaps really do not replace your strings often, GHS may be the string you want.
3. Ernie Ball
Ernie Ball's most well-known series is the Slinky models. These strings sound better new than just about any brand for bass and electric, and in addition they feel wonderful. If you're a rock or metal lead guitarist, Ernie Ball will be your brand. Unfortunately their acoustic models don't live up to the high standard set by their others, and string longevity lags behind other brands tested.
2. Dean Markley
Dean Markley is my old standby. I've been using them ever since I first played a guitar while i was 10 years old. You can't get it wrong with either their Blue Steel or Vintage lines. They outlast any uncoated brand I've tested, and they're great workhorse strings. If I have a very full slate of shows on the agenda over a long weekend, I'll put Dean Markleys on there inside of a heartbeat and know I'll be sounding great all weekend long.
1. Elixir
They say you get what you pay for, and with Elixirs they're right. These strings are expensive at the start, but cost-effective at the end as they'll last twice as long as what you're used to getting with a good set of strings. Elixirs even mature tonally as you keep playing, which is certainly the opposite of how most strings respond.
Elixir does coat their strings, and some feel coated strings sound flatter or duller than non-coated strings, but I can't hear it. I have personally used the very same set of Elixirs on my acoustic guitar for six months, with public performances at the least once a week, with hardly any drop in tone quality or feel. The coated string takes a bit of time to get used to, but whenever you do you may never buy another model of strings.
Conclusion
By now you should have an honest analysis of some brands of guitar strings and their traits. Of course, when searching for a particular model or instrument your preferences can be different from what I've listed here, but hopefully you now have an effective sense of where you should look.
About the Author
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