Thanks for the advice.

I looked at factory wheels but the most similar I found to what I am thinking of building came as black Rhyno Lites on black Deore 525 (disc) hubs 32H with straight gauge spokes for $152 US for the set. For $183 US I can build with the same rims in silver 36H with silver Deore XT 780 (rim brake and two steps up) hubs and straight gauge spokes. I can go with the butted DT Comps for another $50. I also enjoy building my own wheels so that's a plus.

Any idea just how much lighter the butted spokes are than straight gauge?