Some guy at GC told me that DR strings are having issues right now

[xshawnxearthx]

i think the only "issue" at hand is the fact that in NJ, it's $30.00 for a set of 4 string hi-beams.

 

[Lesfunk]

I've had a few (less than 5) funky DR strings over the years. I've used them for at least 16 years.
I'll take a Defective DR over a perfect Ernie Ball or GHS any day.

 

[Sub5ound]

I've had less problems with DR than any other string I've ever played, other than Fender.
Believe it or not, as far as low tension nickle strings go, these two companies take the cake for me.

 

[JFace]

I bought a set for my ric in december, and it was fine. I just bought another set today, it was good too. I bought a light gauge online, so we'll see if I am 3/3.

 

[bacid]

I would be willing to bet it's luthier preference. The repair man at my GC just personally doesn't like them. Every time I sold a set of DR's he would make the customer return them, just because he doesn't like them.

 

[Lesfunk]

My repair man doesn't like them either. I told to quit his bellyachin' and do the setup and take my money

 

[Jaco who?]

I would be willing to bet it's luthier preference. The repair man at my GC just personally doesn't like them. Every time I sold a set of DR's he would make the customer return them, just because he doesn't like them.

What?? If a GC "repair man" told me to return my Sunbeams, I'd tell him to stuff it and walk out of the store. They're my beloved Sunbeams, and it's my bass, and that's just another great reason to learn how to set up your own instruments. Sheeeeeeeesh.

 

[NJL]

sorry, but don't take any advice from GC, ever.

 

[jasper383]

Far more likely to find a GC employee with issues than DR strings with issues, in my experience.

 

[petch]

I've had countless sets of DR strings- mostly Sunbeams- and have never had a problem with any set or string.

 

[RED5]

not trying to start a rumor, Im asking a legit question. has anyone else heard/experienced this?

What if? Buy something else? Bear in mind that the bass dept head at my local GC hadn't ever heard of "Half-rounds" by last year. GC is probably not the source for any solid information. I'll still shop there at any rate, I bear them no malice.

 

[the_ruckus]

I like DR, however i haven't had good experience with longevity with them.

 

[rpatter]

Years ago (at least 5 or 6) I had a problem with B strings prematurely going dead on the Hi Beams. I noticed it on 2 or 3 sets and called DR. They sent me a couple of B strings to try, but each had the same problem. DR was very cool to work with, but I ended up switching to D'Addario for a while. I started using DRs again about a year ago and have not had any problems. That would be a bummer if they have started having quality issues again.

Ralf

 

[MuzikMan]

I like DR, however i haven't had good experience with longevity with them.

That surprises me. I keep going back to DR because I think they sound great for a long time. First week........a little bright. After that they stay consistant for months.

 

[Sub5ound]

Longevity seems to be one of their benefits. They actually got better with time on my Jazz.

 

[fretlessguy]

My dad once said you that cannot believe anything you hear, and only half of what you see.
With DR's stellar reputation, I just cannot see it. And I do not currently use them.

 

[Revmizery]

i think the only "issue" at hand is the fact that in NJ, it's $30.00 for a set of 4 string hi-beams.

+1
And $45 for a set of 6-string long necks.

But I think in all the years of using DR on 4 different basses I have only gotten 1 pack with a dull string. So I think DR is doing ok.

 

[scottbass]

I keep going back to DR because I think they sound great for a long time. First week........a little bright. After that they stay consistant for months.

+1. This is exactly my experience with each of the 15 - 20 sets of Sunbeams I have installed. They are the only roundwounds I buy.

 

[FiveStringsNme]

I think I can vouch. I got a set of DR-Lo Riders in December, they've been on my bass for about a month now..and compared to another set I had used for a few months and saved.. the older ones are still clean but feel rougher, for starters. However, I do like the set I am using now, they feel less rough and sound just about the same.

 

[Lesfunk]

I like DR, however i haven't had good experience with longevity with them.

I think different brands of strings react differently to an individuals body chemistry in their fingers and sweat.
For example, many people love the Sadowsky brand strings but When I tried them they were dead fish thumped after 3 sets. I tried another set of the same strings and the same thing happened.
Some folks say DRs die quicky for them but for me they've been the longest lasting strings I have ever played.
Go Figure.