DR string advise

[TN WOODMAN]

On the chart does S stand for superlative, sucks or something else. Assuming A B C D is for the normal grading key.

 

[FRoss6788]

^^^Why are the Legend Flats on your tier list?^^^

Is that a "what does not belong" game?

 

[BigBadBen67]

I like all of DR strings so you can't go terribly wrong, but I prefer Fatbeams and Pureblues

I would second the Pure Blues. They've quickly become my favorites. The feel is awesome, combining the best aspects of both steel (tone) and nickel (feel). And you can't really say they aren't good for slap if Victor Wooten uses them.

 

[Rickplaysbass]

I mean, Marcus Miller slapped on fat beams for years.

 

[wattsman]

I was a sunbeams fan, but now im a pure blues fan. I'm not much of a slapper, but I think Pure Blues would be too flexible for slapping.

 

[Luckydog]

Here’s a Tier List of DR strings. Maybe that will save you some money

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What does this list even mean?

 

[Lee Moses]

What does this list even mean?

Not sure, but maybe degrees of suppleness/flexibility?

 

[FunkHead]

Okay, I guess I'll be "That Guy"
Guidance on 'Advise' vs. 'Advice'

 

[bass12]

I was a sunbeams fan, but now im a pure blues fan. I'm not much of a slapper, but I think Pure Blues would be too flexible for slapping.

The Pure Blues are great for slapping.

 

[sonojono]

On the chart does S stand for superlative, sucks or something else. Assuming A B C D is for the normal grading key.

I forget sometimes this is a site that’s in the 50+ range.

S is like another way of saying “The Best” or “God Tier” in gaming terms. Anything below C is considered mediocre or garbage.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Before I spend a lot of money on different sets of DR strings I would like to get some advise for a 5-string set.

So here are my wishes/ingredients:

- Starting with 0.40 maximum on the G

- Hex core or round core?

- Roundwound is a must

- I want a good slap sound on the B-string (for example Something Got Me Started - Simply Red & Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel)

- Nickel or Stainless?

- Normal or taperwound?

- 120, 125, or 130 B-string?


It's for this bass:


SRMS725 | SR | ELECTRIC BASSES | PRODUCTS | Ibanez guitars


I hope you guys can give me some advise with this info.

Thanks in advance!

DR-Lo Riders hex core string have been my go to for over 24 years now. all I can say is they work well for me. $24 on Amazon.

 

[silky smoove]

I forget sometimes this is a site that’s in the 50+ range.

S is like another way of saying “The Best” or “God Tier” in gaming terms. Anything below C is considered mediocre or garbage.

Correct.

I just explained this to someone who's 38, so seemingly the term "S-Tier" doesn't have full market penetration to folks even younger than 50. I quite like the Wikipedia definition of the term as it's pretty succinct:

'S' tier may stand for "Special", "Super", or the Japanese word for "Exemplary" (秀, shū), and originates from the widespread use in Japanese culture of an 'S' grade for advertising and academic grading.

 

[FRoss6788]

I forget sometimes this is a site that’s in the 50+ range.

S is like another way of saying “The Best” or “God Tier” in gaming terms. Anything below C is considered mediocre or garbage.

Well, Nickel LoRiders should fall in, at least the A range and the Legends should not even be on the list...IMHO, of course. (The query was regarding DR rounds, flats need not apply.)

 

[davedamage]

I forget sometimes this is a site that’s in the 50+ range.

S is like another way of saying “The Best” or “God Tier” in gaming terms. Anything below C is considered mediocre or garbage.

Seems like you forgot this site was dedicated to bass and not Fortnite or Gran Turismo.

 

[sonojono]

Seems like you forgot this site was dedicated to bass and not Fortnite or Gran Turismo.

You can keep Fortnite. Gran Turismo and Crazy Taxi are my jams!

 

[silky smoove]

Seems like you forgot this site was dedicated to bass and not Fortnite or Gran Turismo.

I would argue that the term S-Tier has entered the cultural lexicon beyond the gaming space, which is not where it even began. I frequently see this system used across a multitude of industries, including those that are bass-related.

 

[OrganMeat]

Seems like you forgot this site was dedicated to bass and not Fortnite or Gran Turismo.

Everyone I know under the age of 40 knows what S tier means. It's just a generational thing. No need to get upset.

 

[davedamage]

Not upset, at all. But, everyone you know under 40 doesn't make it anymore a generational thing than @silky smoove knowing someone who is 38 who isn't familiar. Also, me being over 40 and knowing exactly what @sonojono was talking about doesn't make a case either way.

 

[davedamage]

But, back on topic, I have tried quite a few DR sets but I don't believe I've ever bought a second set of any variation. I do have a set of the DDTs waiting to go on one of my basses. I just haven't decided which one.

 

[Galaxy]

Thanks for all the tips and advices guys! I ordered a Lo-Rider stainless set in 40-120 gauge.
Almost nobody talks (except the last post) about the DDT strings from DR. Is there a reason for this?