I <3 DR Sunbeams

nonconformist · #1 12-19-2008, 03:17 PM

Just a general announcement that I could probably buy a few crates of these strings, never try another set, and be forever happy...

The HiBeams are nice, but I prefer when they break in (and sound more like... you guessed it, Sunbeams!).

Anyone else in my boat? Or at least DR in general?

djszymanski · #2 12-19-2008, 03:36 PM

sunbeams are amazing. for as long as i play bass i will never use different strings.

christiaan_01 · #3 12-19-2008, 03:43 PM

Can you tell me what is really so great about the Sunbeams?
They're quite expensive here in Belgium, so you have to convince me before I buy 'em...

The Dave · #4 12-19-2008, 06:09 PM

You less than three Sunbeams? What's that supposed to mean?!?

(b)Assman · #5 12-19-2008, 06:14 PM

basically you've come to the conclusion that you like nickle more than than SS.

Join the club.

Hamrhed · #6 12-19-2008, 09:12 PM

I tried fat beams and liked them during the last year- but my third set of them werent that great for some reason... just picked up a set of DR black beauty coated strings, and they sound and feel very nice- although Im not that crazy about black strings

duncbass · #7 12-19-2008, 09:55 PM

Sunbeams are low tension, sound like roundwound but maybe less bright and a little warmer than the SS hi beams. I love how they feel + great quality and consistancy. And they're inexpensive in the US.

I put a set of DR Helborgs on a Jazz type I have. Very different string and sound. Very deep. I like them as well.

Gintaras · #8 12-19-2008, 10:00 PM

I have 5 basses and they all have DR's. Sunbeams, Fatbeams, Nickel LoRiders, Stainless LoRiders and Black Beauties. After a lot of different strings, DR just seemed to work for me.

YCBass · #9 12-19-2008, 10:07 PM

I used Nickel LoRiders for a long time and felt I found my strings... But I tried a set of Dunlop Nickels that I got from their crew at BP Live and they won me over - looking forward to saving some money on strings.

I was told that the Dunlops are roundcore, so they are more comparable with Sunbeams than LoRiders. I haven't tried Sunbeams, but at this point I probably won't for a while... If the Dunlops somehow fail to long-term test.

But DR's are great strings no question.

DavePlaysBass · #10 12-20-2008, 08:55 AM

Other great nickels include Sadowsky Blues, Superalloys, and 7250s.

mike perry · #11 12-20-2008, 09:15 AM

+1 on the sunbeams. I just traded basses and the new bass came with sunbeams. I can honestly say that I couldn't put it down. The string tension was perfect and made playing easier. They sound great and I can't wait to string up my other bass with them. I would suggest everyone to give them a try.

The Dave · #12 12-20-2008, 03:33 PM

I haven't tried Sunbeams, but I did put on a set of Nickel Lo Riders and didn't like them at all. I tried some Fender 7150s and liked them a lot, and I put on a set of 7250s last night - we'll see how they sound at church tomorrow morning.

I really didn't like the tone of the Lo Riders, but I was also put off by the absence of silk with those, Rotosounds and D'Addario half rounds. I know it doesn't really matter, but I think the silk just looks really cool.