Need to identify DR strings

Gander · #1 10-16-2003, 07:30 AM

I have a set of what I was told were Lo-Rider strings on my 5 string Jazz bass and I would like to purchase another set for my second Jazz bass. They are fantastic strings. They have red wrappings and are round wound. The only Lo-Riders I could find to look at in my town had no wrappings. Could you please identify these for me? I believe the strings in question were purchased new about a year ago. Thanks for your help.

Rick Blanc · #2 10-16-2003, 07:36 AM

As far as I know Dr doesn't wrap their strings. If they have red wrappings they're not DR's

Drake · #3 10-16-2003, 07:39 AM

might be thinking of GHS boomers... they have red wrapping...

rsautrey · #4 10-16-2003, 11:12 AM

Red wrappings on both ends might be Rotosound Swing Bass 66. DR strings of any type do not have any silk wraps.

carl-anton · #5 10-16-2003, 11:12 AM

Rotosounds have red wrapping too. They are steel strings, and if you compare them to a nickle string (I belive Boomers are nickle) they'll appear dull and grey, whereas nickle strings will look more silvery/pearly in color.

carl-anton · #6 10-16-2003, 11:20 AM

- you beat me to it rsautrey!

rsautrey · #7 10-16-2003, 11:22 AM

Yes I did....but you have the "bigger banana"!

carl-anton · #8 10-16-2003, 11:51 AM

Hmmm... - you're quite right!

Gander · #9 10-16-2003, 03:53 PM

Thanks for the input, guys. I heard from DR and they said my strings are not DR brand.