Which DR's are right for me??

ozzyismetal · #1 01-11-2009, 04:22 AM

Either the Marcus Miller set or some standard Hi-Beams.
I mainly play rock, funk and some metal. My main playing style is a tie between finger-style and slap.
I barely ever use a pick or tap.
Due to circumstances beyond my control I cannot change my strings for a few months (probably about 6 months....) so these need to keep their tone for a long time.
I like a bright tone, and my main bass is an Ibanez BTB200.

Any suggestions (and the reasons why) are appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

ozzyismetal · #2 01-11-2009, 05:12 AM

prof pop · #3 01-11-2009, 05:21 AM

I would go with the hi Beams man. I pretty much play the exact same stuff as you and i found that had that long lasting "rob trujillo clank"

Hope thats help to ya
Al

nemo · #4 01-11-2009, 05:35 AM

Get the strings you like the most and check some of the "soaking strings" threads.
It will keep your strings fresh.

MysticMichael · #5 01-11-2009, 06:12 AM

Either one could work for you. Hi-Beams are probably slightly brighter, with a little more presence in the upper mids. Fat Beams are probably slightly darker, with a little more presence in the lower mids. But the differences are fairly subtle. Variations in your technique, playing style and gear could easily override any difference in the strings. But I would say, get the Hi-Beams...

MM

Gintaras · #6 01-11-2009, 06:31 AM

All of the stainless strings from DR sound great. I presently don't have the HiBeams on any of my basses. But my favorite bass has fat beams and fit perfect for what I am looking for. If I remember right, the Hibeams were a little too bright for me. I also have DR Lorider Stainless on my Grendel 5 and they are also bright but give a really nice growl.

Koki · #7 01-11-2009, 07:33 AM

If you like bright sound why not buy some cheaper strings and change them twice more often?

Hamrhed · #8 01-11-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticMichael

Either one could work for you. Hi-Beams are probably slightly brighter, with a little more presence in the upper mids. Fat Beams are probably slightly darker, with a little more presence in the lower mids. But the differences are fairly subtle. Variations in your technique, playing style and gear could easily override any difference in the strings. But I would say, get the Hi-Beams

I would agree w/ this statement. I really like the Fat beams, and I also like the DR coated strings as well. The Hi-beams would be the best all around string if you want typical roundwound zing- the Fat beams if you want a more subdued tone... but the difference in tone isnt radically different, imo

P-BASSLOVER · #9 01-12-2009, 11:15 AM

Beings you play all styles go with the Fatbeams.
Hi-Beams are a bit too bright for all styles. Fatbeams,
tend to be more even and balanced in tone.

ihateusernames · #10 01-12-2009, 12:39 PM

fatbeams 'seemed' to maintain a familiar tone longer than hibeams IMO.

MysticMichael · #11 01-12-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ozzyismetal

bump

Dude, you bumped your thread yesterday after only 50 minutes???

Have a little patience!!!

MM

alexofc69 · #12 01-12-2009, 05:58 PM

I use lo-riders. I pretty much play all of the same styles as you. I like Hi-Beams, but the round core makes them too flexible and very zingy. Lo-Riders are just right for me.
If you want to make your strings last try FastFret or DR's liquid polymer.
http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&U=1&SS=1&CR=Y