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06-09-2009, 09:05 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clinton Township, MI | | | Super Long scale D'Addario Pro Steels or MTD steel strings. Lots of foundation and singing highs!
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06-10-2009, 09:48 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wake Forest, NC | | | I tried some of these on a Lakland DJ5 the other day and they sounded really good.
DR Strings Bass - Sunbeams™ Nickel Plated on Round Cores Lite 5s, .040-.120, NLR5-40 |
06-13-2009, 07:13 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Francisco, California | | | So, I slapped on some DR Sunbeams 30-125...
It is hard for me to get used to the higher tension (I am coming from TI Jazz Rounds), but I do like the tone so far. Definitely zingy-er, but I think I could even go full on steel strings and not suffer from overboard clank/harshness--its like my Roscoe makes it hard for me to get BAD tone!!
I am not sure if I will keep them on very long, only because of the tension issue and I am eager to try out some other DR models.
coyoteboy, if you want this set, I can give them up for $30 shipped. They have less than an hour playing time on them with washed hands. I cut the B a bit shorter than I wanted (wraps 1 1/2 times around the tuning peg--I usually shoot for at least 2 wraps), but have had no issues because of it. |
06-14-2009, 07:53 AM
|  | Providing the Lowend for the High One | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bonaire, GA (near Macon) | | Quote:
Originally Posted by improvpwnd  I cut the B a bit shorter than I wanted (wraps 1 1/2 times around the tuning peg--I usually shoot for at least 2 wraps), but have had no issues because of it. | I've noticed that all new Roscoe's come with slightly less than a full wrap around the post on the B string. It's never caused a problem of slippage. Some players (and builders) believe that due to the large diameter of the B, it's better not to wrap it excessively around the tuner post (it open's up windings which results in premature deadening of string).
Staying on topic, I ordered a couple of sets of the DR black Beauties AGAIN! I really like the sound but always end up taking them off because of the slightly tacky feeling and premature fret wear associated with SS strings. However, I've recommended them to several local players and I've noticed when they bring their basses in for setups (months later) they still have the same set on and the strings still sound great. also haven't noticed any significant wear on the frets, so maybe the coating does help in that area too.
You can purchase 2 set's of the Black Beauties at Elderly Instruments for $34.25 ea. and get free shipping for an $85 order. Good price!  |
06-14-2009, 08:14 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Sactomato, CA | | | cool...
I'm not sure I could get away with using Hi-beams on mine, and I don't even use tweets!
maybe I could throw on a set of light gauge Hi-beams, and then we could trade?
j/k, I'll toss you a PM.
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06-16-2009, 10:43 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Francisco, California | | Well, the Sunbeams did have enough zing... it was just the heavy gauge I couldn't get used to. When I order another set it will probably be Sunbeams, just lighter. Quote:
Originally Posted by coyoteboy cool...
I'm not sure I could get away with using Hi-beams on mine, and I don't even use tweets!
maybe I could throw on a set of light gauge Hi-beams, and then we could trade?
j/k, I'll toss you a PM. | |
10-10-2009, 11:33 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Francisco, California | | | My lighter gauge Sunbeams have been great for a couple months now.. anyone care to share if the Coated DR's (being steel) are brighter than the Sunbeams? |
10-11-2009, 06:32 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New-brunswick | | Send it to my place, I'll set that up for you  |
10-11-2009, 07:29 AM
| | Providing the Lowend for the High One | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bonaire, GA (near Macon) | | Quote:
Originally Posted by improvpwnd My lighter gauge Sunbeams have been great for a couple months now.. anyone care to share if the Coated DR's (being steel) are brighter than the Sunbeams? |
To my ear, the coated DR's have a bit more mid-range growl and a bit less sizzle than the uncoated DR's.
Of course my ears are worn out from too many years of rock and roll! 
Uh? What'd you say? Oh, turn up the bass! OK!  |
10-11-2009, 08:06 AM
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Owner: LilRay's Leatherworks | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between my Roscoe and Leather | | I've got DR Fat Beams on a bass but I'll be switching them ASAP for Sunbeams. Stainless sound great but they eat too much fretwire too quickly.
Personally I really don't care for the feel of Stainless (even DR's) either. Callous eaters
God Bless, Ray
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Originally Posted by RocketMusic Ray is correct! | |
10-11-2009, 07:30 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Happy Bottom, VA | | | Intersting post Ray....Ive got more positive feedback/comments about my tone ever since I switched to Fat Beams. Im putting them on everything now.
The super zing does seem to disappear rather quickly but I LOVE the top end after theyve broken in a bit. Tension is a touch more than I like but very tolerable.
Both basses with Fat beams are ash FWIW
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10-12-2009, 12:28 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Francisco, California | | | Either way, I am itching to hear this Roscoe with steel strings. Its gonna be Hi-Beams or BB's next..and probably the other one after that! |
10-12-2009, 12:41 AM
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10-22-2009, 03:28 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Takoma Park, MD (DC) | | | If you want a very bright sounding nickel string, check out Ken Smith Burners or GHS Progressives. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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