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  • JUST WHAT THE "DR" ORDERED? Stanton Reviews DR Strings

    We always like to hear what members of our community have to say about basses, and bass - related equipment. Here's our own Stanton Lawrence's (www.bassramblings.com) take on 105-guage DR strings.

    "With all the hype surrounding DR Strings I thought It was about time that I gave them a try. As that I normally prefer nickel strings I figured I’d play it safe and try out a set of the Sunbeam Nickel Plated Round Core’s. I picked up a set of the 105 gauge and put them on my P-Bass. So you know, I’m not a big fan of new strings as they typically have a bit more zing than I like. I found that the Sunbeams are no exception to this, and seem a bit too bright for my liking when brand new, hopefully they will settle with age. They do feel great under the fingers, perhaps due to them having a round core, plus they don’t seem to chew up the fingers like a lot of new strings do. The tension is nice, not stiff at all.
    Tone wise they have more of a slap tone to them, there is definitely a high end presence, and the mids seemed to be scooped a bit. When playing with a pick they really come to life with a great modern tone. I am mainly a finger style player, but have to admit these strings sound great when played with a pick. Playing finger style they are a bit to bright for my tastes, lacking the fat warmth that I look for. Overall they seem to be a very versatile string, capable of working for an array of styles.
    After having them on my bass for a few weeks, they have settled a bit, but I’m still not happy with the tone. Normally I use D’Addario EXL170 Nickel Wound strings and have to admit that I prefer them over these DR’s. I’ll leave them on for now as that they are starting to grow on me a bit, but as for now, I can’t see buying another set."

    That's Stanton's opinion, what's yours? Let us know!
    Ed.
    Comments 3 Comments
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      I've never tried Sunbeams but I do like other DR strings. All of mine are from the coated string family, so they're a bit richer in tone than bare steel.

      Thanks for the review, Stanton.
    1. jthomas353's Avatar
      jthomas353 -
      I'm into the D'Addario Chrome flat wounds. I've had them on my Ibanez SR-500 since I bought it and love them. I finally got a set for my G&L L-2500 5-string but haven't put them on yet. Maybe this weekend. The round wounds on the L-2500 are too bright for my taste and I can't tone it down, even with all the dials and switches on the G&L.
    1. Ditto's Avatar
      Ditto -
      My G&L has D'Addario BRIGHT nickel in the 100 guage but on my Fender Jazz I tried D'Addarios and did not like the feel or the sound so I went back to the Fender Factory Nickel steel round in the 105. I love the sound that comes from them and the Mesa amp. I too have never played around with other brands. I have wanted to try the Circle K one as they were nice enough to donate some... I did not win so I think I will order a set when I need a new set of string.
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