DR "Fat Beams"

Ron G · #1 05-24-2009, 04:51 PM

I put a set on my Fender Jazz MIM (Ash) now I have the sound I was looking for. I tried GHS, Fender, Dean Markley my search is over.

I recommend trying them. MM-45 (45 65 85 105)

Plookie · #2 05-24-2009, 05:14 PM

I have had my Pavel Jazz Pro 5 deluxe shipped to me with some DR's on them. That was early December 07, I haven't tried any other string brand since.

I love the Stainless steel "Lo Riders", I love the Signature set of Marcus Miller's "Fat Beams", and just the other day (Friday), I wanted to try the Stainless steel "Hi-Beams", I LOVE 'Em.....I tell you what, you can not go wrong with any of these strings mentioned above.

There isn't any other strings out there that I am ready to try just yet.

Thank you DR. Strings for making my life a lot easier.
Now to find a dealer who can sell me some DR. Strings at a reasonable price, cause they are EXTREMELY TOO HIGH PRICED over here in Estonia.

Pavel Jazz bass endorser
AccuGroove cabs endorser

dhomer · #3 05-24-2009, 06:28 PM

If money was no object, I'd still be playing Fat Beams. Out of the package hands down the best tone out there.. However, if you're looking for a set to hold that tone more than a couple months of weekends, you'll be disappointed...

I'm just used to a set of strings lasting 6-8 months...

Ron G · #4 05-24-2009, 07:52 PM

I felt the same way about the price, but I wanted to try them for sometime. Guitar Center is having a 15% off sale this weekend so I picked up two sets. The discount I think it's going to be a little more tomorrow so I'm going to pick-up a few more sets.

MysticMichael · #5 05-24-2009, 09:12 PM

I've got a set of medium-light (.045-.065-.080-.100) Fat Beams on my fretless four-string. Love 'em.

The relatively smooth texture of the compression-wound outer wrap and the relatively supple feel of the round core make them feel very nice to play. Tonally, they're smooth and refined, with a nice focus and presence in the low mids.

I'm satisfied...

MM

EZ9R · #6 05-25-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron G

I put a set on my Fender Jazz MIM (Ash) now I have the sound I was looking for. I tried GHS, Fender, Dean Markley my search is over.

I recommend trying them. MM-45 (45 65 85 105)

I like 'em too. There's is definitely a difference between Fat Beams and Hi Beams. Fat Beams have a more mid range punch.

EricF · #7 05-26-2009, 10:01 AM

Yep. I'm loving the MM45 Fat Beams on my P bass. I finally found the sound I've been looking for.

Ron G · #8 05-26-2009, 02:29 PM

I was thinking that I would have to buy new equipment (Amp) to find what I was searching for.

EricF · #9 05-26-2009, 02:55 PM

I DID buy a new amp in search of "the tone" (Aguilar DB750 to replace an SVT-CL). The amp was part of it, but the Fat Beams are the final icing.

Purchased today...6 sets of Fat Beams for $132 (including shipping) on eBay. My G&L and custom J will are in need of the Fat Beam treatment, I feel.

Ron G · #10 05-26-2009, 03:58 PM

Eric, that's a good price on the strings. I have been looking at Acoustic B200H 200W Bass Head and B115 250W 1x15 Bass Cab Package. The only info I can find is at Guitar Center.

EricF · #11 05-26-2009, 04:00 PM

Do a search in the Amp forum. There has been lots of Acoustic talk.

El Tookay · #12 05-30-2009, 12:35 AM

FatBeams are all I use on my #1. The other L2K's have different strings for different flavors (SunBeams on the 96 fretless, Markley nickel Blue Steels on the 84) , but the bass that gets all the work needs the best strings. FatBeams are the shiznit.

Crystalman85 · #13 05-30-2009, 02:52 AM

I have a set of those strings on my schecter bass and they actually sounded pretty good. I also tried a set of dr high beams on my dean bass and it sounded awesome. dr makes some pretty good strings.

JulienJeff · #14 05-30-2009, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EZ9R

I like 'em too. There's is definitely a difference between Fat Beams and Hi Beams. Fat Beams have a more mid range punch.

hummm. interesting. I think I'll try fat beam next time I change my strings. I'm very happy with hi-beams but who knows, maybe I'll be even more happy with fat beams

Dr_Funkdamental · #15 05-31-2009, 07:33 PM

Fat Beams are my #1 String. I like them because they are very versatile. They can get thumpy and low, or they can cut through with the highs. Im a thumper too, and they just have a great thump sound thats not to high but crisp enough.

Ron G · #16 06-11-2009, 06:36 PM

I picked up my new amp today, Ampeg BA-115HPT.

thudstaff23 · #17 06-15-2009, 10:37 AM

I just ordered a set of Fat Beams to try for the first time on my P Bass. Juststrings had a good price, but their shipping on a single set certainly offset the bargain! They seem like a very good company, I just hate being gouged for more than double shipping costs, especially considering this is standard USPS mail. For future, I will probably ordeer mulitple sets and get free shipping.

I could've got these local for a bit more, but I was having an anti-GC weekend. GC is like cocaine. You have to lay off of it for at least 6 months to forget how crappy the experience was.

CElton · #18 06-15-2009, 11:13 AM

I have a set of these on my Alder/Rosewood J bass. I usually run nickels on it, but the Fat Beams sound awesome. I like them slightly better than Hi Beams. They are just a little thicker down low. Very nice.

()smoke() · #19 06-15-2009, 11:22 AM

yep, great strings...i'm using ss lo-riders now because i like the stiffness as compared to the fatbeams, but i played fatbeams for a while before the switch

Krause · #20 06-15-2009, 12:22 PM

+1 for the DR LO-Riders here only strings I use. I tried the Highbeam flats a couple weeks ago not my thing. Went right back to the Lo-Riders after 2 weeks.

Best strings I have ever used.