Which DR strings for my 4-string Stingray with neck status?

[Igotsoul4u]

So we would be more between the fat-beams and the lo-riders. And the lo-riders stayed on steel? Thanks

The low riders will have more tension which I personally don’t prefer.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Hi, I'm here to ask your advice on which DR strings you recommend for my Stingray with neck status? I currently play with pure blues on it. I wanted to know how the hi-beams or fat-beams compare. Do you recommend them for my Stingray with its neck status? I want strings that will really make my Stingray growl. I only play with my fingers, and slap. More funk soul. Thanks, best regards

This is the first time I’ve heard of “neck status”. Please explain.

 

[Jonathan49]

status graphite neck stingray in graphite

 

[logdrum]

This is the first time I’ve heard of “neck status”. Please explain.

It is possible that OP's mother tongue is a language where the adjective is after the noun, like Ojos verdes )Eyes green instead of Green eyes = and the capitalization does not not follow the English capitalization rules maison americaine ( house american - American house) ,. I used Spanish and French examples

 

[GTHintz]

Hi, I'm here to ask your advice on which DR strings you recommend for my Stingray with neck status? I currently play with pure blues on it. I wanted to know how the hi-beams or fat-beams compare. Do you recommend them for my Stingray with its neck status? I want strings that will really make my Stingray growl. I only play with my fingers, and slap. More funk soul. Thanks, best regards

If it's a status carbon neck then literally anything should work. But I'd say fat beams will be slightly brighter than pure blues with more output being all steel. Hi beams quite a bit brighter than either of them. If you want a fatter tone with growl and bite go fat beams. If you want extra brightness but are ok with a thinner mid tone hi beams are better. For your style I'd probably try fat beans first. They were the Marcus Miller string and for good reason. They slap and pluck very well. I like the detail in the tone I get with them. Hi beams I was as happy with mainly because they didn't sound as interesting to me. Not as fat sounding and I couldn't get the mids where I wanted.

 

[Cleezmo]

I don't have a Stingray, but I still recommend FatBeams, as long as you like lower tension. I have them on 3 very different basses - Jazz bass, Reverend, and G&L - and they sound great on all of them.

On my Modulus Q5 (which has a graphite neck), I have used FatBeams, Sunbeams, and Pure Blues. It has Pure Blues on it now, as I think they make that bass sound a little warmer, sort of between Sunbeams and FatBeams, but I'm considering going back to FatBeams for the growl and snap they have.

 

[FenrirofOld]

I'm a big fan of Nickel Lo-Riders and Sunbeams. I thought the Sunbeams brought a great warmth to my Stingray Special 4H. But the midrange growl on the Nickel Lo-Riders is just fantastic.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

It is possible that OP's mother tongue is a language where the adjective is after the noun, like Ojos verdes )Eyes green instead of Green eyes = and the capitalization does not not follow the English capitalization rules maison americaine ( house american - American house) ,. I used Spanish and French examples

Thanks for reminding me that there are foreign tongues that post here and your explanation. Have a good one.

 

[Jonathan49]

Yes, sorry, I'm French, I'm using what I learned at school, lol. We're not very good at learning foreign languages.

 

[corndog]

Lo Riders on my EBMM Sterling. I need it to growl when I play aggressively, and they deliver.

 

[Jonathan49]

I have fat beams but on my jazz bass which I really like

 

[Cleezmo]

I have fat beams but on my jazz bass which I really like

FatBeams on a Jazz is a wonderful combination....I have them on a G&L Jazz, and can't imagine putting any other strings on that bass.

 

[GTHintz]

Yes, sorry, I'm French, I'm using what I learned at school, lol. We're not very good at learning foreign languages

It's ok because Americans are not the best at learning our own language let alone being patient with others when they are trying to communicate. Hahaha but back to strings. If you're in Europe you might have access to Markbass strings. They make some nice strings. I tried some steel strings and they are one of the better ones I've used lately.

 

[Jonathan49]

On a 70's jazz bass with a maple fingerboard and ash body, would you stick with Fat Beams? Or would you also try the Lo Riders? Thanks

 

[Jonathan49]

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[maturanesa]

Lo riders SS if the op wants growl.
In general SS give you some extra growl no matter the brand. The stingray have it be itself too. Good luck in the mix

 

[Jonathan49]

I'm really hesitating between fat beams and lo riders

 

[GTHintz]

I'm really hesitating between fat beams and lo riders

Well basically you will have to decide if you want a stiffer feeling string that also sounds just a little bit tighter. If so then lo riders. If you like the way the round core fat beams feel and want a rounder fatter tone then fat beams. I think you should try both of them if you are stuck. They are both awesome strings they just have a different attitude and feel.

 

[Jonathan49]

And on jazz bass according to your experience fat beams or lo rider?

 

[GTHintz]

And on jazz bass according to your experience fat beams or lo rider?

Try the lo riders. If you've tried fat beams already you know what they do. If you find them too stiff then go back to fat beams. Lol riders are worth a try. To me they both are very similar so you can almost go back and forth. I think lo riders are such good all around strings that they go on almost anything. Fat beams because they are slightly darker sounding might not be bright enough for some people. To me they are great.
So to recap. Fat tone, rounder tone, focused and punchy mids go fat beams.

More highs, even more focused mids, growling high mids. Great lows but not as big as fat beams. Those are lo riders.