DR Hi Beams on a 34" Scale 5 String?

[DavePlaysBass]

Does the 125 or 130 B match the 45-105 set better?

I am looking to try DR Hi Beams for the first time on my RV5. I have experience with Nickel and Steel Lo Riders Bs and was not overly impressed. Thanks.

[KJung]

I use the 45-125 Hi Beam set on my Sadowsky RV when I had it, and it sounded GREAT. The B string sounded wonderful to me, and the relaxed feel of those strings (i.e., relatively loose tension) really felt good on that bass to me.

I have the same set on both of my Alleva's now. Killer, and they last a long time.

The size of the B string is always a compromise between tension and the nasty overtones and dull tone you can get with very heavy strings. I find the 125 a very nice diameter for these particular strings, especially on basses with very stiff neck construction like the Sadowsky and Alleva.

[DavePlaysBass]

Thanks for the feedback. Did you find that the Hi Beams on the RV5 were a good sit in the mix for finger style play. I am doing a lot of gospel stuff that involves a bit of walking / hanging in the pocket. The low tension, smooth feel, and the number of people who love them make me think I am missing something.