Elxir vs. DR

5stringxriot · #1 09-21-2006, 09:37 PM

I'm trying to decide between elixir strings and DRs and was hoping for some input. I have an Ibanez SR505 bass and play in a hardcore/screamo type band and was wondering which would be best. Or should I try another type of string entirely?

1kinal · #2 09-21-2006, 10:28 PM

Both are really good choice.

Depends if you feel you need the "new string" sound and if you sweat a lot. How many weeks does a "normal" (uncoated)set last on you?

I personnally prefer DR's, but I'm not really into the very bright sound of new strings and I don't sweat a lot.

Elixir are a good alternative. Last longer but I've found they are not a deep sounding as the DR's.

steve21 · #3 09-21-2006, 10:28 PM

Elixers last forever.

DR's sound great... and last forever.

Fuzzbass · #4 09-22-2006, 01:45 PM

I haven't tried the DR coated strings... I like the Elixirs way too much to be curious.

Elixir Nanowebs will definitely last longer than DR uncoated strings. DR uncoateds will be brighter to some extent.

eots · #5 09-23-2006, 08:59 AM

I had th Elixirs on my Carvin lb70p for a couple years til I decided to try something else. Could have gone longer. Didn't have all the high end that I would have liked but they weren't gummy from sweat. The poly/plastic coating starts to fray where using a pick but that's just asthetics. I have the black beuties on my yamaha bb605. More high end, good for slapping and harmonics. The black coating also will eventually wear but again, just a difference in color. Adds character to the bass. They are rougher on the fingers however. I think the thinner coating on the DR's is applied to the single wrapping before the string is wrapped around a core string. The Elixirs appear that the coating is 'dipped/applied' after the string is made.

Tbirdbassist · #6 09-23-2006, 01:14 PM

DR Highbeam uncoated seem to last forever, DR coated last a frekkin eternity.

KeithBMI · #7 09-23-2006, 01:21 PM

I'm a fan of DRs.

Lo-riders and Black Beauties are great strings.

mike phillips · #8 09-24-2006, 07:14 AM

love the black beauties.

spudmaster34 · #9 09-24-2006, 07:23 AM

I love the black beauties on my p-bass , I use it in my metal band

woody357 · #10 09-29-2006, 01:39 PM

I've used both, and I like Elixirs they have a different sound than any other string I've used, and I really like the fact that they come with a tapered B string. If DRs had a tapered B I would use them more. I use Ken Smiths Burners at the moment, they have anice funky sound like the Elixirs, and they also have the Tapered B.

LoveThatBass · #11 09-29-2006, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tbirdbassist

DR Highbeam uncoated seem to last forever, DR coated last a frekkin eternity.

How do the coated compare to High Beams in feel and tone?

Lokire · #12 09-29-2006, 11:53 PM

I've had my DR Hi-Beams for over a year now. The tone just keeps getting better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjJbcCiowMs

LoveThatBass · #13 09-30-2006, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokire

I've had my DR Hi-Beams for over a year now. The tone just keeps getting better

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjJbcCiowMs

That is good to know. I have them on a Fender 51P RI and really like the tone so far.