Which DR for my Stingray

[rolleharris]

Have never tried DR strings before and now its the time. Going into the studio next week to record with a metalband. I have been using Daddario for years. I am thinking about Loriders. Anyone got any other suggestions?

[3234718]

I've never been a fan. I've tried lowriders, hibeams, black beauties....Never liked the finger feel on any of them. And they're not exactly cheap. I've never had a set of D'Addarios I didn't like.

[dalo320]

I use Nickel Low Riders on my Stingray and love the sound. I play funk though, so I dunno about what would work best for metal.

[rolleharris]

Tnks fpr the replies. I have tried Prosteels before so maybe SS Lo Riders?

[MoeGJBeener]

If you're recording a metal album, get Ernie Ball Cobalts. I have them on both of my stingrays and they CUT through the mix. Much better than DR fat beams, hi beams, or low riders that ive tried in the past

[GBassNorth]

The go to string on my rays is Dr Black Beauties. They tame the top end sizzle of the ray without losing clarity punch or low end.

[CElton]

Fat Beams sounded great on my SR4 and SR5.

[MoeGJBeener]

Originally Posted by CElton

Fat Beams sounded great on my SR4 and SR5.

I disagree on a SR5. The B string in DR sets are tapered too long at the top so the thick of the B ends up winding around the post leaving it kinda dull.

[woody357]

No DRs on a MM, stick with Ernie Ball Slinkys

[lijazz]

Originally Posted by rolleharris

Tnks fpr the replies. I have tried Prosteels before so maybe SS Lo Riders?

Funny thing: I actually switched from SS Lo-Riders to Pro Steels, and so far I am loving them. Both great strings. The SS LRs have more mids. If you liked the Pro Steels, then the Lo Ridrs would be a logical choice.

[Joe Nerve]

What DRs are best for metal? Hmmm...

If ya never used em before I'd suggest sticking with dadarrios. I went from them to DRs and hated the DRs. There's a big difference with some of them, especially the black beauties. I got a great amazon deal on some sunbeams and don't hate them, but I don't think they're what everyone on TB makes them out to be. I'd never buy em for the retail price. I like dadarrios more.

[rjhilliard]

I use Sunbeams and I am very happy with the way they sound on my SR5

[TOOL460002]

Been using Hi Beams on Stingrays for 10+ years and love them. I have tried other DR strings, but came back to Hi Beams. They feel and sound the best to me.

[Mtnman]

On my MM, I use Black Beauties. Love the sound. FWIW, I aim for a classic hard rock sound...

[woody357]

I've tried most of the DR strings on my Bongo, but always come back to the Slinkys! They just make my bass sound great to me! I tries to like the DR strings but they just didn't do it for me!!

[liveburning274]

I am loving my DR Nickle Lo-Riders on my Sterling right now...they have mellowed out to such a great feeling and sounding string after some good quality playing time.

[joebar]

i use sunbeams on all my basses
right tension
right gauge
right amount of brightness for me
for metal i would try the EB cobalts-very bright, metallic

[bluestarbass]

I've played low riders and hi beams on a stingray for metal. They both sounded great. Hi beams are def brighter, though.

[Marley's Ghost]

Originally Posted by MoeGJBeener

I disagree on a SR5. The B string in DR sets are tapered too long at the top so the thick of the B ends up winding around the post leaving it kinda dull.

I would think that too short a taper would cause the thick part of the B to wrap?

[MoeGJBeener]

Originally Posted by woody357

No DRs on a MM, stick with Ernie Ball Slinkys

What he said! Get Ernie ball SS's or Cobalts