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So why didn't they design a set that was middle of the road... starting at .050 going to .130?
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DR DDT Bass Strings
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Okay
So why didn't they design a set that was middle of the road... starting at .050 going to .130?
Just for kicks I tuned these down to Eb for a while last night. It was pretty rad. Try the 45s, especially since you don't like a heavy feel.
You could probably get them to do a 50 set if you called and asked too ... ?
I think its interesting these are marketed as drop-tune strings, they are really nice strings for standard tuning too. A 40-120 set could even be cool.
You could probably get them to do a 50 set if you called and asked too ... ?
I think its interesting these are marketed as drop-tune strings, they are really nice strings for standard tuning too. A 40-120 set could even be cool.
rockstarbassist
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I'm usually a HiBeams player for my NS2 and LoRider .110's for my Charvel in drop C, but I will def check these out, as I may be taking the Charvel into A# territory soon...
Gotta get my hands on a set of these xD
I play in Drop C and A, so im assuming i shuld get a a set of .065 - .125 xD
I play in Drop C and A, so im assuming i shuld get a a set of .065 - .125 xD
Not good news... but important to know.
Any updates on these? Anybody try the 115 set for actual downtuning?
Actually it is good news since these strings sound best when you dig and and get them grinding and growling.
You could say that about any string!
It's not good news because I need to go a gauge heavier (or raise the action a lot) with flappy roundcore HiBeams. I use the LoRider 110 set just to go down a half step. So it looks like a 115 DDT would only get me to the same place. Rethinking it now, I'm probably gonna need a 125 DDT for D flat tuning.
What I meant was that these are more like Labella HRS than hi beams in that they're softer in tension but when you hit them hard they don't pitch-wonder and wonk out. They growl and sound mean. They're a great set to run a little less tension than usual to get a growly, fat sound.
A quick update -- I ended up not loving these on my Lakland 55-94. They're a pretty fat/round/growly string, not as bright on top as hi beams, so on the bart-loaded bass they sounded a tad dull. I switched back to lo-rider lights on that bass and its a better match even though the B string is not as good. They're amazing on my Sadowsky and Fender 5s though, which were slightly ganky basses to begin with due to their morado fingerboards. The DDTs shape the top end to be just right with those two.
A quick update -- I ended up not loving these on my Lakland 55-94. They're a pretty fat/round/growly string, not as bright on top as hi beams, so on the bart-loaded bass they sounded a tad dull. I switched back to lo-rider lights on that bass and its a better match even though the B string is not as good. They're amazing on my Sadowsky and Fender 5s though, which were slightly ganky basses to begin with due to their morado fingerboards. The DDTs shape the top end to be just right with those two.
Pickles, did you try these on your P5? I have been using the Circle K Balanced set (.136 B) for a while and love the B, but I would like a fatter sounding D and G on my P5.
I have a set of the 115 on my Spector, tuned to CGCF. They are perfect. Best string I have ever used for drop tuning.
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I sold my P5 a while back, but I'd think these would be great. Actually if these existed back then I might still have the P5.
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Dare me to what
I think it would be worth while for you to come by singles or a set that are similarly gauged to what I suggest above. I'd be willing to wager they'll balance (feel) better, allow more even technique all the way across your fret board and probably sound a bit more consistent as a set from string to string.
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i want to try a pair. i like the nice heavy feel and sound so would 55's to 115 be good for Drop D?
dukeplaysbass
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Just ordered up a few sets of the Heavies (65-125) for my BEAD basses. Really looking forward to this....
i was thinking about gettin the same set in case i ever need to tune to BEAD. let me know how they work out for you
Looking for an update on the BEAD people. My rosewood fingerboard Fender ADP 4 banger is now BEAD and I am on the lookout for other good strings that will fit. I have 8250's on it now which work very well, although I never really bonded with them on my maple-boarded P5.
Do these fit on a USA Fender four stringer (34") strung through the body?
Do these fit on a USA Fender four stringer (34") strung through the body?
If you remember my earlier post, I tried a .130 DDT string on my fender jazz 34" scale(BEAD). The first time I tried, the core broke before i even got it half way tightened. I called DR and they sent me a new one free of charge. Now the bad news is ; i just tried to put the new one on and YES I cut the string to length and crimped it Correctly. The new string's core broke again about one inch into the thick part of the string(not in the taper). My take is that if you have a 35" scale bass you might be Ok, but I wont try these string again on a 34 " scale bass. In fact I probably wont look a DRs period. 
