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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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    4.75

    16 Reviews

    75%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    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. Concerts4
    2. Practicing3
    3. Back-Up1
    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. Experienced6
    2. Professional Musician2
    Pros
    1. Consistent6
    2. Good Tone6
    3. Long Life4
    4. Well Built / Quality2
    5. Good when you need a bright string1

    Reviewed by 16 customers

    • good feeling and sounding strings

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted9 months ago

      byjeff

      fromtucson

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      feel and sound good

    • Recurring favorite

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified 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 BuyerVerified 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 BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted3 years ago

      byMark

      fromHaleiwa, HI

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      Good strings

    • Best strings!

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified 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!

    • My go to bass strings for over a decade

      5

      submitted4 years ago

      byRichard

      fromSymsonia, KY

      My last set of HighBeams were on my bass for over 6 years. They were pretty dead by then, but it really wasn't that bad. Still had a great tone, and I still did a handful of gigs with them. They stay bright for a very long time, and they don't sound bad after they've gone dead. I've tried pretty much all of the different bass strings out there, and for the money and quality, DR HighBeams are the best.

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