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DR Lo-Riders

#2
I once tried Sunbeams 45-105 and Nickel Lo-Riders 40-100 back-to-back on my Fender J.

SBs = Nice full bottom with a sparkly (not overly zingy) top end.
NLRs = Strong low-mid punch with a somewhat subdued top end.

In terms of overall playing feel, I preferred the hex-core firmness of the NLRs over the round-core flexibility of the SBs.
 
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michael_t said:
I once tried Sunbeams 45-105 and Nickel Lo-Riders 40-100 back-to-back on my Fender J.

SBs = Nice full bottom with a sparkly (not overly zingy) top end.
NLRs = Strong low-mid punch with a somewhat subdued top end.

In terms of overall playing feel, I preferred the hex-core firmness of the NLRs over the round-core flexibility of the SBs.
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Sounds like the Nickel's will be my ticket.
 
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I love the nickel lrs... For a while I was looking for strings that brought out the low mid punch of my bubinga Corvette std. I also tend to dislike a glassy or bright top end and usually keep my tone rolled off. The nickel lo riders seem to have that quality naturally. They just go perfectly on the wick. I haven't tried them on my geddy yet.
 
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I'll echo some of the others' comments that while I have not tried the nickel Lo-Riders, the stainless steel Lo-Riders are the best bass strings *for me* and all I plan on buying in the future. High-quality strings that last a good long while (I assume the nickels last even longer) with great, balanced tone, especially if you like playing with lower action, playing percussively, etc. I'm sure the nickels are just fine.
 
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I used nickel Lo Riders as my main fretted string for years. They're very harsh to my ears for the first few hours, but then mellow out and sound great for a long time. They're a little stiffer feeling for their gauge than round cores.
 
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i first bought a set of DR Lo-Riders stainless steel when i was on vacation and it made me wish i bought a whole lot more than one pack. (it was my first time trying them) and now theyr're the only strings i use on my Spector NS5-H2

the sunbeams are still there, they're what strings my Fender AVRI '63 precision.
 
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ODDBALL said:
I'm looking for something not harsh bright.
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I never found the Nickel LRs to be either harsh or zingy bright even when brand new. Right after trying the SBs and the NLRs, I tried the D'Addario XL Nickels, which I found harsh and brittle right out of the package in comparison. The NLRs are also smoother and finer in texture than the XL Nickels.
 
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ODDBALL said:
Hello All,

What are your thoughts on these strings? I usually use Sunbeams and love them. I'm about to setup my bass and was thinking of trying out some Nickel Lo Riders. I have read they have a slight more stiffness to them due to the hex core. How do these sound?

I plan on putting them on my 55-02.

Thanks

Shaun
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Hi there,
Is your 55-02 a 35" scale? I can't remember. If you are stringing through the body you might want to make sure you have enough length? And with the 35"scale the Lo-Riders might be a little more stiff than usual. You may want to consider getting a lighter gauge.
I tried Lo-Riders out ages ago but I seem to remember that they weren't much (if at all?) stiffer than other hex core strings if that helps? They lasted a LONG time as well!
Hope this helps,
Best wishes,
Brent
 
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