DR Lo-Riders - thoughts?

[Dilver]

Just put a set of .45-105 on my Stingray and gave it a thorough cleaning while I was at it. I’m digging the feel… good tension, really great for slap, nice tone for a lighter gauge string set.

Anyone else dig these strings?

 

[michael_t]

Just put a set of 45-105 on my Stingray and gave it a thorough cleaning while I was at it. I’m digging the feel… good tension, really great for slap, nice tone for a lighter gauge string set... Anyone else dig these strings?

I've used both SS Lo-Riders 40-100 and Nickel Lo-Riders 40-100 and I do like them. I personally don't find the 45-105 to be "light" as such; in fact, I'm thinking of trying the Nickel Lo-Rider 45-105 set I have in stock on my newly-acquired Ibanez SR650E for the DGCF tuning.

 

[osv]

Nickel Lo Riders 45 - 105 are on all my basses.

 

[GTHintz]

Having only played through 1 set of them they were good for me. Typical DR quality. Stayed in tune well and delivered a great consistent tone for quite a while.

 

[Steve Slate]

Having only played through 1 set of them they were good for me. Typical DR quality. Stayed in tune well and delivered a great consistent tone for quite a while.

I had a set 45-125 that still sounded good after about a year. Granted I don't play out often but I do play at home everyday. They were getting a little thumpy but still had sustain...even the B string! Oh, mine are SS.

 

[GTHintz]

I had a set 45-125 that still sounded good after about a year. Granted I don't play out often but I do play at home everyday. They were getting a little thumpy but still had sustain...even the B string! Oh, mine are SS.

I played on them pretty much daily. They were on my bass when it was the only one I had. I probably had them on for at least 6 months or more. They sounded good. Especially as I was getting more time on them they kept a certain amount of articulate and punchy tone that kept around. I was hoping for more grit on my tone which you don't exactly get on these it's more of a precise grind tone. At least on the passive pj setup of the bass I used. That kind of took me back because I was more used to the gritty Rotosound type tone and these sound like a more refined version of that. I think they'd benefit an active bass because you can have more room to turn knobs before getting too much harshness. It's been a few years I'd like to revisit these and see what I feel now vs then. My entire setup is different these days.

 

[Steve Slate]

I played on them pretty much daily. They were on my bass when it was the only one I had. I probably had them on for at least 6 months or more. They sounded good. Especially as I was getting more time on them they kept a certain amount of articulate and punchy tone that kept around. I was hoping for more grit on my tone which you don't exactly get on these it's more of a precise grind tone. At least on the passive pj setup of the bass I used. That kind of took me back because I was more used to the gritty Rotosound type tone and these sound like a more refined version of that. I think they'd benefit an active bass because you can have more room to turn knobs before getting too much harshness. It's been a few years I'd like to revisit these and see what I feel now vs then. My entire setup is different these days.

Nothing sounds quite like Rotosound. I used them in the early 70s, and still use them on my 4 string Jazz, but the Lowriders are similar and have a better B string. I have always loved the sound of new strings but after leaving my last set on for so long I now I can't wait for the new set to settle in.

 

[gregmon79]

Just put a set of .45-105 on my Stingray and gave it a thorough cleaning while I was at it. I’m digging the feel… good tension, really great for slap, nice tone for a lighter gauge string set. View attachment 5469589Anyone else dig these strings?

I love Lo-Riders!! Steels though. They were my string of choice for a while. But then either the place I normally got them through stopped carrying them or they seemed more difficult to find. I did just see that Zzounds carries them so I ord a set! Thanks for making me spend money Dilver

I've since moved to D'addario Pro Steels. They don't have the exact same feel as Lo-Riders but they are close IMO. They last longer/keep the zing for me as well.

 

[Dilver]

I love Lo-Riders!! Steels though. They were my string of choice for a while. But then either the place I normally got them through stopped carrying them or they seemed more difficult to find. I did just see that Zzounds carries them so I ord a set! Thanks for making me spend money Dilver

I've since moved to D'addario Pro Steels. They don't have the exact same feel as Lo-Riders but they are close IMO. They last longer/keep the zing for me as well.

I went with Steel Lo-Riders as well. Strings & Beyond had them for a good price, so I bought two sets.

 

[Zooberwerx]

I've used both SS Lo-Riders 40-100 and Nickel Lo-Riders 40-100 and I do like them. I personally don't find the 45-105 to be "light" as such; in fact, I'm thinking of trying the Nickel Lo-Rider 45-105 set I have in stock on my newly-acquired Ibanez SR650E for the DGCF tuning.

That was my impression. The Lo-Riders are on the high-end of "stiff" which would drive me into the 40-? sets.

Riis

 

[Gopherbassist]

Nickel Lo Riders 45 - 105 are on all my basses.

Me too.

 

[Dincrest]

DR steel Lo-Riders are great. Even a year later, they sound pretty darn good. When coupled with this merbau-bodied bass I used to have, I got the nastiest (in a good way) metal tone ever.

Plus, they're a NJ-based company. So NJ pride!

 

[Yahboy]

Great choice ! On EB forum, lot of them love DR Lo Rider on their Ray.

 

[eriky4003]

I'm now a huge fanboy for these strings. Any basses they have touched in my five bass arsenal, they have excelled. Still am a fan of Marcus Miller Dunlop Super Brights for my Rickenbacker, but most of my other basses will be wearing Lo-Riders moving forward. The tone obviously excels but lack of floppiness on the string is what I really like. It's nice to know your string will be right back where it is supposed to be after a pluck.

 

[klokker]

I'm with everybody else. Nothing but SS lo riders on all my basses for years. Clean, clear lows, mids, and a nice high end after the zing wears off. Nice and tight.

 

[AEVAREX]

I've been using SS Lo Riders on all my basses for the last 12 years. A few months ago I finally tried the DDTs and have now left Lo Riders in the past as the DDTs have a better growl to my ear, and the tuning stability and intonation across the board are both improved. Wish I tried the DDTs sooner.

 

[michael_t]

I've been using SS Lo Riders on all my basses for the last 12 years. A few months ago I finally tried the DDTs and have now left Lo Riders in the past as the DDTs have a better growl to my ear, and the tuning stability and intonation across the board are both improved. Wish I tried the DDTs sooner.

I have two basses that are set up for the DGCF tuning - one with DDT 45-105 and the other with Nickel Lo-Riders 45-105. And they're both doing great so far.