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Im a DR guy now..

#61
Another DR guy here. My 3 basses are strung, Sunbeams, Nickel Lo-Riders, and heavy gauge HiBeams. I also have me some DDT's that are put away. My only gripe with DR is that I wish their nickel strings would come in a heavy gauge. Why is that I wonder?
 
#62
winndaddy said:
Another DR guy here. My 3 basses are strung, Sunbeams, Nickel Lo-Riders, and heavy gauge HiBeams. I also have me some DDT's that are put away. My only gripe with DR is that I wish their nickel strings would come in a heavy gauge. Why is that I wonder?
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I've been clamoring for DR to offer Sunbeams and Nickel LoRiders in .135 for a long time. I love my DR's, but I wish they would get with the times!
 
#63
I've been using DRs on all my basses for about 10 years and like all varieties but mostly use Hi-Beams. Used Rotos for years until they started having QC problems and started trying others. The Dean Markley cold filtered or whatever they are called are real good too. Can't go wrong with any of the DRs. Interesting poll here mikesgig | Facebook has Ernie Ball as #1 choice. Have never even considered them - but worth a try.
 
#64
I used to be strictly a flats guy. My preferred strings were Fender 9050 flats until they changed, then GHS Precision flats. Then I bought my Big Al, which came with light gauge DR Sunbeams on it, and WOW. Add me to the DR convert list for sure.
 
#68
Disfncnl1 said:
Just had Hi-Beams put on my Epi Pro V and sound and sustain is amazing. I also have a set of DR Black Beauties on my Ibanez SRX2EX2. I am sold on this brand for sure !!!!
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Speaking of the SRX2EX2, I have two. Sunbeams on one and nickel Lo-Riders on the other. When some people I play with for the first time hear my rig, they stop, look at me and say, man that sounds awesome. The growl I get is straight in your face bad to the bone. Now I know there is alot of variables to get ones sound right, but I have tried other strings back to back. To my ear it wasn't even close. It just fits for the type of music I often play.
 
#69
I've been using DRs almost exclusively for about years (only been playing again for the past 4). I'm a Black Beauties guy. They came on a bass I traded for and I love them. I had used rotos for the first year. The Black Beauties had great tone, were better on the fingers and board, and last. And since I only like black basses....well you see where I'm going.
 
#73
I've used tons of different brands over the years, and DR is the one that won me over as a permanent convert. Hi-Beams for the most part or Fat-Beams, but now and then Sunbeams. I love the low tension on them. Plus they last forever and the tone is what I've always heard in my head. Any bass I've ever had could be made to sound better with DR's. Oh and the reliability. One thing I've noticed with other string brands is that they're not as consistent from time to time. Used to get dead strings now and then with D'Addarios, Ernie Balls, Dean Markley, GHS..etc. So far, I've not had that problem with DR's. They always sound the same, package to package.
 
#75
Put some lite gauge SunBeams on my 4 string a week or two ago, let me just say, I don't think I'm ever going back. Found a new love for lite gauge, and a new love for DRs that weren't coated--I had previously tried SilverStars which were okay but these SunBeams are SO nice!
 
#77
Mike M. said:
A question if I may. I'm using DR Fat Beams on my AM STD Jazz 5 string and have them strung thru the body. I like them, but sometimes I think I'd like something with just a bit more tension. Not a huge amount, but just that little extra. I bought the bass this past December and I'm still in the experiment mode with strings.

In terms of tension how do the Lo Riders compare to the Fat Beams?

Thanks in advance.
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Can anybody help a bro out?
 
#79
Mike M. said:
Can anybody help a bro out?
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I am not sure about actual tension as DR doesn't list those numbers on their site but Fat-Beams (like Sunbeams and Hi-Beams) are built with a round core which should make them more flexible. Since Lo-Riders are built more traditionally with a hex core they should feel a bit stiffer than the Fat Beams. So they may be higher tension but regardless they should feel a bit tighter just based on construction methods.
 

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