DR silver stars

ariff · #1 11-26-2009, 09:50 PM

Hey guys..
I have been wanting to try out some of the DR coated strings, after reading this article http://www.bassemporium.com/newslett...ewsletter.html
and listening to the clips. I am not a big fan of colored strings. I prefer the regular old look. Do their silver stars strings look pretty much like normal strings?
Thanks

BassXgirl · #2 11-26-2009, 10:08 PM

They are actually more of a silvery-WHITE color. I have them on a white bass right now and they almost blend in to the bass color.

When I get back online (posting from my phone right now) I'll post a close up pic for you.

ariff · #3 11-26-2009, 10:22 PM

Pics would be worth 1000 words in this case.

Look forward to having a look at thim.
Thanks

BassXgirl · #4 11-30-2009, 05:42 PM

I've got a couple pics for you of my bass wearing some DR Silver Stars.

Hope this helps!

Limpingbass · #5 11-30-2009, 09:29 PM

Ooh pretty. And thanks for the article!

T. Alan Smith · #6 12-02-2009, 10:32 AM

Sweet bass! Love to see that w/a tort guard.

BassXgirl · #7 12-02-2009, 03:54 PM

Thank you!

Skyblue977 · #8 12-15-2009, 12:54 PM

I've had these on 3 of may basses and removed them on the weekend. Not a bad sound, not a good one either. My problem was after 3 months I still could not come to terms with the "grabbiness" of the strings. I replaced them all will el cheapo nickel Dean Markley Bass Blasters and I'm now a lot happier. They play better and sound so much better.

Craig_S · #9 12-15-2009, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limpingbass

Ooh pretty. And thanks for the article!

Yes! It's extremely important the strings look good on the bass.

bassxgirl: That is a beautiful bass.

BassXgirl · #10 12-15-2009, 01:13 PM

As Skyblue mentioned, they do have a certain feel to them that is different from non-coated strings. I got used to the feel pretty fast and it was never an issue. As far as sound goes, I LOVE the way they sound on my Fender passive P/J bass. They instantly made the bass sound deeper with more sustain than other strings I've tried on it and I've tried A LOT on it. They sound good on my Sterling but I prefer nickel over steel on my Sterling.

BassXgirl · #11 12-15-2009, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig_S

bassxgirl: That is a beautiful bass.

Thanks Craig

Trapezius · #12 12-15-2009, 04:00 PM

I wanna try these. I love black beauties, but they just look wrong. I hope they aren't too different from them.

BassXgirl · #13 12-15-2009, 04:39 PM

They are exactly the same just a different color.

Black Beauties is just a name given to describe the black colored "DR Long Life" strings. Silver Stars is the name to describe the Silvery-white color. They are the same strings though

Trapezius · #14 12-16-2009, 06:04 PM

That's great. Thanks!

T. Alan Smith · #15 12-18-2009, 11:57 AM

I was just looking at that Sterling again-
If you dig the white pearl, I bet the antique white pearl would really click with that finish.

BassXgirl · #16 12-18-2009, 02:26 PM

I prefer the pearloid on this bass. It looks awesome with the white sparkle finish. Antique pearl would look HOT!