DR Black Beauties (neons)

[Brock Bergeron]

Hey all, I had the chance recently to play a bass with DR Black Beauties. I instantly fell in love with the tone that I was able to produce with them. Does anyone have any pros/cons with these strings. Do they last long or is it gonna be a never-ending restringing endeavor. Thanks
-Brock B

 

[mmbongo]

One of my favorite strings. They last as long as any other string really. The only downside is that the black coating eventually comes off.

 

[JRA]

Does anyone have any pros/cons with these strings.

i'm currently using black beauties on one P-bass and they just work: feel good, sound good. i have a set of the red neons (currently unstrung) but they're the same (on the last ax where they were used).

IME: they're wonderful string sets. my only "con" observation is a personal one: i wish they were made in slightly lighter gauges for my preferences (compare to roto 66 35-90, or TI jazz rounds 43-89).

if you like the feel/playability/sound of them = get 'em and rock! good luck with your neons!

 

[lokikallas]

I gave up on them as the coating flakes off, and they add some weird friction when sliding. I prefer the uncoated sunbeams.

 

[Rlkelly]

I just got a set for purely aesthetic reasons, and I needed new strings anyway. I'm totally impressed by their tone and playability - but they're lighter (45-105) than whatever was on there (came with the bass when I bought it used). On a white squire P bass with rosewood fretboard and a black pick guard - I love the look.