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Hi-Beam Stainless Steel Bass Strings are round wound and constructed upon a round core which is unique in the industry. Long lasting. Medium. Gauges .45, .65, .85, .105.
DR Strings Hi-Beams Medium 4-String Bass Strings
DR Strings Hi-Beams Medium 4-String Bass Strings
DR Strings Hi-Beams Medium 4-String Bass Strings

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    4.76

    17 Reviews

    78%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    Great strings!

    Most Liked Positive Review

    5

    The Only Strings I Use

    I had heard good things about DR Strings and haven't looked back since I tried my first set about a year ago. They really don't eat your frets and seem to last considerably longer than other strings I've used, I don't use the long-life coated strings either. The strings are very tightly wound and have a silkier, smoother feel than most roundwound bass strings (probably why your frets last). They aren't the cheapest strings, but considering how well they last, I think they are actually a bargain.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

    1

    The worst strings I've ever played.

    These strings catch my hands when I try to play slides. Not only that, vat the grab at my fingers every time I do a pull-off making it buzz. They chew up my frets too.

    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Concerts5
    2. Practicing4
    3. Back-Up2
    4. Dark basses, high gain1
    Cons
    1. Poor Tone Quality1
    2. Soft in midrange. Choose appropriately.1
    3. Short life span1
    4. Too much friction1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced7
    2. Professional Musician2
    Pros
    1. Consistent7
    2. Good Tone7
    3. Long Life5
    4. Well Built / Quality2
    5. Good when you need a bright string1

    Reviewed by 17 customers

    • Great strings!

      5

      submitted13 days ago

      byAndy

      fromHarrisburg, PA

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      #sweepstakes. DR Hi Beam bass strings have been my go to strings for fretted basses for many years. My latest mod of a Mexi Fender jazz bass includes Bartolini electronics, a heavy bridge, and a Hipdhot D tuner. The Hi Beams set it all off with a finger kiss. Thanks.

    • good feeling and sounding strings

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      byjeff

      fromtucson

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      feel and sound good

    • Recurring favorite

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitteda year ago

      bySteve

      fromNJ

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      These are bright but not harsh. The highs outshine the mids. A great choice to brighten up a woody sounding bass, or for more clarity in high-gain situations. These are round core so kink them before cutting (as per DRs instructions) or they supposedly could unwind.

    • DR vs. DM Blue Steel

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted3 years ago

      byAllan

      fromBuffalo NY

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Not a lot to say. I prefer roundwound, just always have. I put these on my CFender Prophecy III. I took the tech's advice that they are as close to Markley's Blue Steel. I opted for them because GC is evidently dumping their Dean Markley line in favour of DR and the tech argued that these are pretty much as close as you're going to get. I'm happy...they feel right and they sound right.;

    • Love these strings

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted3 years ago

      byMark

      fromHaleiwa, HI

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Good strings

    • Best strings!

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted4 years ago

      byTony

      fromBuffalo, NY

      I have tried a million differant strings. For the price DR'S are hard to beat. They are easy on your fingers, deliver great tone over thier lifespan, and you know what you are getting everytime you grab a pack. Plus they are easy on the wallet!

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