Recently got a Schecter Stiletto Studio 5, of which came with EB Slinky nps strings. Those strings sound great, but they don't last. So, I remember DRs having good lifespan, from history with SS Lo-Riders and then Pure Blues. I recently switched out the EBs for DR Fat Beams, and then put the EBs back on. The Fat Beams weren't defined enough with the B-string, they were too flexible (round core), and felt too rough.
Took a chance, this time, on some nickel Lo-Riders. They are fantastic...full spectrum, imo, and they feel great, even if a little grippy for a nickel-plated kind. I definitely like the stiffer feel of hex core strings, too, and the DRs are a little more of that than the Slinkies (I suppose appropriately with "Slinkies"). The pull/tension doesn't seem to be more on the neck, though, so no truss adjustment needed. They didn't need much tuning break-in, as they seem pretty stable. My EBs are stable, too, but the main factor could be my Gotoh Resolites. Gotta say I'm sold on those now....really smooth and robust.
Anyway, these strings are defined from top to bottom. They're not pingy like steel strings can be, and I love a piano-like tone. These have just the right amount of that, along with serious booty on the B-string...definition AND impact. The midrange is indeed impressive and pronounced, like the company basically states, and I can turn down the volume a good bit, once I've set my levels. Mids on my amp were able to be reduced by about 1/8, compared to the Slinkies. The treble is nice and crisp, but like I said, not over-the-top bright. I added a slight boost on my amp, along with the bass band, while going flat on my bass. They didn't need much, so I'm pleased.
Again, I also have more definition, or just punch from the non-floppy feel, and less buzz in the higher ranges, too. Let's hope these strings last!
Took a chance, this time, on some nickel Lo-Riders. They are fantastic...full spectrum, imo, and they feel great, even if a little grippy for a nickel-plated kind. I definitely like the stiffer feel of hex core strings, too, and the DRs are a little more of that than the Slinkies (I suppose appropriately with "Slinkies"). The pull/tension doesn't seem to be more on the neck, though, so no truss adjustment needed. They didn't need much tuning break-in, as they seem pretty stable. My EBs are stable, too, but the main factor could be my Gotoh Resolites. Gotta say I'm sold on those now....really smooth and robust.
Anyway, these strings are defined from top to bottom. They're not pingy like steel strings can be, and I love a piano-like tone. These have just the right amount of that, along with serious booty on the B-string...definition AND impact. The midrange is indeed impressive and pronounced, like the company basically states, and I can turn down the volume a good bit, once I've set my levels. Mids on my amp were able to be reduced by about 1/8, compared to the Slinkies. The treble is nice and crisp, but like I said, not over-the-top bright. I added a slight boost on my amp, along with the bass band, while going flat on my bass. They didn't need much, so I'm pleased.
Again, I also have more definition, or just punch from the non-floppy feel, and less buzz in the higher ranges, too. Let's hope these strings last!
