Can anyone ID these strings?

[jadenjazz]

So in a pinch, I needed to change my strings and there wasn't time to order a new set. I pulled this set out of a box where I keep used strings... but I lost track of brand. Anyway, they sound and feel great; I just wanted to know for future reference. I'm sure they aren't anything exotic; I probably ordered them from Sweetwater. Any thoughts? Thanks!

 

[michael_t]

Can you do something for me?

Measure the E string from the ball end to where it tapers off at the tuner end. We might be able to pinpoint the brand based on the winding length.

Thanks.

 

[michael_t]

If the winding length (ball end to taper) on the E string is roughly 37.75" - 38", the chances are they're DR Lo-Riders. Does that ring the bell for you?

Here's a pic of the Lo-Riders that just came off of my son's bass:

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

So in a pinch, I needed to change my strings and there wasn't time to order a new set. I pulled this set out of a box where I keep used strings... but I lost track of brand. Anyway, they sound and feel great; I just wanted to know for future reference. I'm sure they aren't anything exotic; I probably ordered them from Sweetwater. Any thoughts? Thanks!
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Look like they could be elixirs

 

[michael_t]

Look like they could be elixirs

Elixir "long scale" = 36.5" winding length (ball end to taper)

DR "long scale" = 37.75" winding length (ball end to taper)

Hopefully the OP can respond with the measurement I requested.

 

[jadenjazz]

Yes...DR Lo-Riders rings a big bell. I bought them a few years ago. And I just measured the E string and it's 37.75". This mystery is solved! Thanks again!

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

Elixir "long scale" = 36.5" winding length (ball end to taper)

DR "long scale" = 37.75" winding length (ball end to taper)

Hopefully the OP can respond with the measurement I requested.

Yeah. I don't know about lo riders, but elixirs have the same naked tops, and the same cluster ends as those strings. Although, a lot of other strings do as well. Without any colors and such, measurements are the only things to go off.