DR Sting hunt

Marktime · #1 06-06-2010, 07:41 PM

Hi bought a bass with DR strings ( as I received from seller) however never identified the specific string. They the the 105 medium set ( four string ) type. I purchased some DR sunbeams
and while a nice string they are far less flexible compared to the original strings I had on this (purchased with bass). I did notice that the strings that were on this were also stainless steel ( or it seems as the nickel look quite a bit shiner and brighter in appearance). What I am looking for is the same very flexible string that I originally had. The Sunbeams are nice but far brighter
and the tension of the string is much greater ( like playing a piano string ) . Anyone else have any input I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance....

**RedsFan75** · #2 06-06-2010, 08:14 PM

Flexible Stainless, sounds like Hi-beams, but usually hi-beams and Sunbeams real close in tension.

BuffaloBass · #3 06-07-2010, 07:18 AM

I'm confused, are the originals more or less, your post is ambiguous.

If they had more tension than the SunBeams, they were not Hi-Beams but Lo-Beams which are done on a hex core ( more tension) and avail in both SS and nickle.

I ONLY use nickle Lo's anymore. I dig the tension. It may require a small tweak of the truss rod, btw.

Marktime · #4 06-07-2010, 03:52 PM

I am looking for lower tension . The original strings were stainless steel from what I can gather ( less bright looking than the sunbeams which are nickel plated ). The sunbeams are far tighter than the original strings to state this again.... I am not looking for a high tension string. I am looking for this same string which is

1) a DR string
2 ) a round core string
3) almost has the feel of a slinky string
4) could be one of the following from my research
a) Fat Beams
b) High Beams - are stated to be very flexible ( I assume tension)
c) Jonus Hellborg but these are only in nickel ???

Jaco who? · #5 06-07-2010, 07:04 PM

My guess is the originals you liked were Fat beams, but I'm not so sure I'd be able to tell the difference in tension between those and Hi Beams.

I like the 45-105 Marcus signature FBs a lot though, and I usually prefer 40-95s or 45-100s, so they might be lower tension. Big help, huh?

MysticMichael · #6 06-07-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marktime

I am looking for lower tension . The original strings were stainless steel from what I can gather ( less bright looking than the sunbeams which are nickel plated ). The sunbeams are far tighter than the original strings to state this again.... I am not looking for a high tension string. I am looking for this same string which is

1) a DR string
2 ) a round core string
3) almost has the feel of a slinky string
4) could be one of the following from my research
a) Fat Beams
b) High Beams - are stated to be very flexible ( I assume tension)
c) Jonus Hellborg but these are only in nickel ???

I don't see how anybody here can possibly tell you anything that you don't already know - since it would be pure speculation based on only secondhand information.

MM

**RedsFan75** · #7 06-07-2010, 08:36 PM

I've got Fatbeams on my MTD, (Love them), and I haven't used Hi-beams is quite some time. Fatbeams are wound slower per Marcus Miller's specifications. Not sure if the slower wind would decrease or increase the flexibility, but I use the Signature 45-105 strings.

Marktime · #8 06-11-2010, 02:34 PM

Just happened to take the strings off and into a store that I was lucky enough to get help with a direct comparison between the DR strings. As it turns out RedsFan was right as the string I was looking for is the FatBeams and same set here IE 45-105.. I have to say after many years these are some the easiest to play strings I have had my hands on, aside from great tone.. Just love em... Who says playing bass has to require hard fretting and difficult hand work. These strings take a lot of that away....

Thanks again...