DR LowRiders VS Sadowsky Blue Labels on a Yamaha PJ

reez · #1 11-02-2009, 11:32 PM

Which one of these would sound better?
I know tone-wise I can tell for myself, but just would like to ask about their sustainability, their 'zing' and all.

Thanks in advance!

Tendollarcat · #2 11-02-2009, 11:57 PM

For me, across all of my basses, there has been no contest here. I bought 5 packs of Sadowsky Blues and found them to be very warm, long lasting but ultimately, pretty dull and unimpressive. I now use DR Lo-Riders on everything and they just eat the Sadowsky strings alive for growl and presence. It's ironic that the DR strings are more like Sadowsky basses in character in many ways. Sadowsky strings get a big thumbs down from me I'm afraid. Although, if you ever want to use their flats, they are excellent.

reez · #3 11-03-2009, 02:58 AM

Hmm. So I suppose DR Lo-Riders are cool eh. I heard they're a tad thicker than they're stated. Does that affect the playing in any way

reez · #4 11-04-2009, 06:19 PM

Any replies, if not I'm getting the Lowriders already

jokerjkny · #5 11-12-2009, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tendollarcat

For me, across all of my basses, there has been no contest here. I bought 5 packs of Sadowsky Blues and found them to be very warm, long lasting but ultimately, pretty dull and unimpressive. I now use DR Lo-Riders on everything and they just eat the Sadowsky strings alive for growl and presence. It's ironic that the DR strings are more like Sadowsky basses in character in many ways. Sadowsky strings get a big thumbs down from me I'm afraid. Although, if you ever want to use their flats, they are excellent.

funny,

but i'm the total opposite.

tried the loriders on my sadowsky, and realized the blues just had better top end. different strokes...

the JT · #6 11-12-2009, 05:32 AM

The blues to me seem to be smoother across a great deal of their range, while the lo riders have a bit more growl. I just put a set of blue sadowsky steels on my ibanez and have found that the tapered B string is superior to the fatbeams i was previously using in terms of its growl, sustain and clarity. I can agree with the sadowskys sounding, maybe not duller, but less growly when played fingerstyle. I find that they really open up when slapped however.

Another thing I noticed was that they seemed very balanced across their range. This is a comment often associated with sadowsky basses, so the strings could well be a contributor to this quality.

In the end, if you want more slap-happy agression, go with the DR's, or the blue labels if you want a smooth, even, fingerstyle tone. I am yet to see how well the sadowskys last, but the lo riders last quite well.