slappable new strings

fnsweeeet · #1 08-12-2006, 07:44 AM

i just got new DR coated strings for my 2004 thumb (BO). i know new strings are usually very slappable, but these seem especially responsive and sound awesome. also kind of surprised because my previous experience with DR coateds (on my old peavey grind) was terrible, dead sounding from the beginning. does anyone have any experience with how these supposedly long-life strings degrade over time? or any recommendations for a good slap string?

KJung · #2 08-12-2006, 08:37 AM

I totally am into DR Hi Beams. They ship as the standard strings on the Celinder Update basses (45-125 on the 5's), which is how I first tried them. I now use them on my Sadowsky also.

They stay bright enough for a modern sound for a VERY long time versus any other string I've ever used. They have a good grind to them, and are somewhat loose feeling versus most other strings.

They really are unique, in that they virtually don't stretch at all when first installed. While this isn't a big deal, it does indicate that they have some unique design components.

Also, they are long enough for virtually any bass.... through body, 36" scale, etc. Very nice.

Finally, they are quite smooth feeling versus other SS... they feel in-between normal SS and Nickels, and the marketing material states that they are easier on the frets than standard SS roundwounds (not sure if that's true or not, but a nice bonus if it is).

Great strings for classic 70's J grind of modern humbucker sort of thing IMO.

jzucker · #3 08-12-2006, 09:47 AM

i'm still liking the d'addario XL strings. Haven't heard a reason to switch yet...

5stringDNA · #4 08-12-2006, 09:49 AM

I like my DR Loriders for a good edgy modern sound. Good, responsive slap tone.

jzucker · #5 08-12-2006, 09:53 AM

who makes DR strings?

ganga · #6 08-12-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jzucker

who makes DR strings?

DR Strings make DR Strings.

http://www.drstrings.com

Figjam · #7 08-12-2006, 02:41 PM

Used to use Dr strings but now I exclusively use Ernie Ball strings on both of my basses. Amazing slap tone that is very responsive, and what i really like about them is that after the new zingyness wears off, I feel that the fingerstyle tone is just amazing, VERY punchy, even 2+ months after the strings have been put on. Lots of strings sound good for a while, but what happens after that really matters to me.

FunkSlap89 · #8 08-12-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jzucker

Are you 100% sure? From what I understand there are only 2 string manufacturers in the US (D'Addario being one) and they make the strings for most of the other manufacturers. Is DR a US based company?

yes, they are definately american made. so are ernie ball, dean markley, elixir, fender, fodera, ghs, SIT, and many many others. There are countless string companies.

www.juststrings.com/electricbassguitar.html

that site has the ones i mentioned, plus more

HELLonWheels187 · #9 08-12-2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Figjam

Used to use Dr strings but now I exclusively use Ernie Ball strings on both of my basses. Amazing slap tone that is very responsive, and what i really like about them is that after the new zingyness wears off, I feel that the fingerstyle tone is just amazing, VERY punchy, even 2+ months after the strings have been put on. Lots of strings sound good for a while, but what happens after that really matters to me.

I noticed that about my ernie ball strings as well. I play coated DR's and I love the slap tone on them. So i don't know why you would want to change from DR.

primus233 · #10 08-14-2006, 10:29 AM

DR is located 100% in New Jersey.

jzucker · #11 08-14-2006, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by primus233

DR is located 100% in New Jersey.

That wasn't the question. The question is: Are they manufacturing their own strings?

Tbirdbassist · #12 08-14-2006, 03:02 PM

Yes, they are...

Tbirdbassist · #13 08-15-2006, 06:07 PM

No I haven't.

Why are you so hell bent on proving that they aren't. They've been making their own strings since the company began in 1989. Why don't you stroll on over to the DR website (flash version) and check out the "about us" section. What you "understand" is wrong. FunkSlap89 pointed it out to you when you first asked.

jzucker · #14 08-15-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbirdbassist

No I haven't.

Why are you so hell bent on proving that they aren't. They've been making their own strings since the company began in 1989. Why don't you stroll on over to the DR website (flash version) and check out the "about us" section. What you "understand" is wrong. FunkSlap89 pointed it out to you when you first asked.

Chill out dude. I just see you making claims without anything to substantiate it other than rhetoric. If they are, fine but then they are one of the few.

fnsweeeet · #15 08-15-2006, 11:53 PM

i apologize to everyone for innocently and unwittingly starting what has degenerated into one of the cattiest threads of all time. buuuuuut . . . its been a week of slapping the living whosawhatsa out of them and theyre still coming back for more and sounding great doing it.

primus233 · #16 08-16-2006, 11:03 AM

DR is made 100% in the factory in New Jersey in the 1 building that houses everything that has to do with DR from the owner's office to the employees bathroom. Theres nothing else DR. I'm well aware that there are only a handfull of manufacturers out there, but I can garuntee you DR manufactures all the DR strings, for DR strings alone... None are getting shipped to any companies, and we don't import any other manufacures strings. We might import the classical guitar strings though, or at least 2 of the strings per set. But as far as bass and non-classical guitar, and mandolin, and banjo... those are all 100% in NJ.

primus233 · #17 08-16-2006, 11:04 AM

I know all this because this is actually my last day working there...

just to settle this dispute

jzucker · #18 08-16-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by primus233

I know all this because this is actually my last day working there...

just to settle this dispute

Thanks for clarifying!

It's good that D'Addario and Ernie Ball have some competition making quality strings. Keeps everyone on their toes.

SnoMan · #19 08-16-2006, 11:16 AM

This thread is halarious.

I use the bootzilla's from DR.

I purchased them because I enjoyed the sound and feel of their color coated strings, but I didn't like the wear in the color(and having colored strings got a little old after only two sets).

For the first few days of break in, this set is on fire. You can kill small animals with the Zing from popping.

It's fun to take advantage of how bright they are. They then settle down into a more even tone.

Ok, aside from their high end, I'm not good at describing strings. All I can say is that I enjoy them and I think I'm on my 4th or 5th set and plan on purchasing them until I find something better.