A question for DR String users

[dougjwray]

Pure Blues, 45-105.
Singer/songwriter stuff, classic rock, indie rock, blues, R&B, occasional fusion.

 

[hasbeen]

Pure Blues, 45-105.
Singer/songwriter stuff, classic rock, indie rock, blues, R&B, occasional fusion.

thanks for taking the time Doug.

 

[Snibborwocky]

I've grown fond of using LoRiders 40-100. I'm still pretty curious about the Pure Blues Victor Wooten set which I kind of want to try out. Light gauge strings aren't for everyone but they seem to work for me and give me the sound I'm looking for.

 

[PBandJazzBass]

I voted Sunbeams, but I also like the Pure Blues.

The Hi-Beams and Fat-Beams are great if you want stainless steel.

I’ve heard good things about both the nickel & steel Low-Riders and the Legend flatwounds but have not tried them personally.

 

[RicheyLather]

I guess I shouldn’t have voted, just a week into my first set of Sunbeams. Really like them, great feel and sound for my shorty. Thanks TB’ers for all the input!

 

[burgerdj]

I currently use some well worn DDT40-125 on my basses. One of my bands tunes down a half step and these strings maintain tension and intonation better than others I’ve tried, even with a light gauge. My other band plays more modern rock and the DDT are great for digging in.

My favorite DR are the Pure Blues and I keep a set of them on my EBMM Sterling for the occasional jam or recording.

 

[M-Mittlesteadt]

I was using Dean Markley SR2000 strings on my 6 string, but then became enamored with Heiko Jung.

I just installed DR Black Beauties on my 6 string last night. I absolutely love the tone and feel of these strings! Rich, full, warm, yet bright...but without the clanky zing of traditional SS strings. I lowered my action even further (which was already quite low.

So far I am really loving these Black Beauties. Aside from tone and playability, they also look nice on my bass.

SR2000's...

DR Black Beauties...

 

[ajkula66]

Steel Lo Riders on long scale basses.

Sunbeams and HiBeams on short scale, depending on the flavour of the instrument itself.

 

[HowieD72]

Also, what style of music do you play and what is your primary bass? Thanks for playing.

Style of music: Blues, Funk, Southern Rock, Reggae.
DR Strings used: DR Lo-Rider S/S & DR Lo-Rider Nickel. All 45-105.
Primary Bass: 1995 Warwick Fortress Masterman

 

[hasbeen]

Style of music: Blues, Funk, Southern Rock, Reggae.
DR Strings used: DR Lo-Rider S/S & DR Lo-Rider Nickel. All 45-105.
Primary Bass: 1995 Warwick Fortress Masterman

thanks for contributing to my thread Howie.

 

[rayzak]

Pure Blues on my Jazz
Nickel Lo Riders on my Yamaha PJ
I've got flats on my P right now, but often use the NLR's as well.
The Nickel Lo Riders are probably my all time favorite's. Used to use Black Beauties, but once I tried the 'Riders, I've never looked back.
Mainly play Classic Rock, Grungy Rock, Stoner-ish Rock, and Blues.

 

[mikeswals]

Since 1996 Highbeams has been my main go to string.
For a couple decades I played detuned hard & heavy rock and did a stint in a counrty band. Last 10 years I've been playing top40, r&b, country, & 80s on a busy circuit.

 

[Elmstreet]

Pure Blues on my Jazz
Nickel Lo Riders on my Yamaha PJ
I've got flats on my P right now, but often use the NLR's as well.
The Nickel Lo Riders are probably my all time favorite's. Used to use Black Beauties, but once I tried the 'Riders, I've never looked back.
Mainly play Classic Rock, Grungy Rock, Stoner-ish Rock, and Blues.

In your experience how much different is the tension on the Pure blues vs the Lo Riders?

 

[Ggaa]

In your experience how much different is the tension on the Pure blues vs the Lo Riders?

Used both, LoRiders quite a bit stiffer.

 

[Hypocrite]

"Other", because Hi-Beams and Black Beauties feel too "rubbery", probably because of the round core. Before I switched to a multiscale bass I used Lo-Riders

 

[Ggaa]

For a few dollars more, the DR/Fodera strings ime are like slightly stiffer PBs, stiffer I think because of a larger round core.

 

[M-Mittlesteadt]

I've been playing the Black Beauties on my 6 string since putting them on and while I'm not very picky with my string choices (other than providing me what I generally look for in a string choice), these strings sound absolutely beautiful.

They are very balanced across all strings. My C string sounds full instead of weak or "tinny", and well balanced tonally with the other strings, and the low B is absolutely the best low B I've ever used. It sounds so clean and notes are distinct. From the open low B to the fretted E, F, G, and A on it sound identical to those same notes played on the E string. Most low B's on other sets, when fretted, seem to choke and the notes decay rather quickly, but the Black Beauty Low B rings out with great clarity.

These strings sound rich and full, across all strings and all up and down the fretboard. I'm sure it is dependent on the bass they are strung up on, and on my Ibanez GSR206 6 string they could not be a better match.

I typically prefer bright SS strings and dial back the zing a bit with my tone control, but I find no need to with these. They are not overly bright, clanky or buzzy even with very low action. At $44 for a full 6 string set, these are becoming my favorite string choice.

 

[bucephylus]

Hi Beams. I use them for every style of music; Blues, R&B, R&R, Classic Rock, Country, etc; on most of my basses.

I have also used Sunbeams for certain instruments, which tend to be a little to bright.

I did a stint with the Lo-Riders, after Roger Sadowsky promoted the hex core benefits. Those can sound really great; but, I found them to be sensitive / finicky with install; due to intolerance for ANY twisting whatsoever. Ran out of patience.

 

[bass12]

Hi-Beams, 40-120. Lull M5V. I play a mix of popular styles: blues, pop, soul, funk, reggae, rock. I like my strings just barely broken in - with enough zing on tap for what I consider a good slap sound (even though I don't do a lot of slapping).

 

[barrybass33]

Sunbeams & pure blues 45-100
Mainly on my fender jazz basses….
Everything from 60’s to current stuff….

I love the round core feel of these strings…