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DR Strings Pure Blues Medium Bass Strings are the choice of discerning bassists seeking peak performance. These handmade, roundwound strings are precision engineered using DR's proprietary Quantum NickelTM alloy for unparalleled tone and playability. Whether you prefer picking, plucking or slapping, the Pure Blues Medium Bass Strings combination of warmth, clarity and edge brings out the best in your technique and amplifies your musical expression.

Quantum NickelTM Wrap Wire for Balanced Tone

DR Strings developed their Quantum NickelTM alloy to provide the tonal balance and versatility demanded by today's bass players. By blending nickel and stainless steel, Quantum NickelTM produces full lows, colorful mids and articulate highs while avoiding harshness. The result is a fat yet focused tone that cuts through the mix with clarity and musicality.

Round Cores for Velvet Feel

Beneath their Quantum NickelTM wrap, Pure Blues Medium Bass Strings feature round cores that provide increased flexibility and an unparalleled playing feel. Their smooth, velvet touch inspires expressive, confident playing, allowing your fingers to fly across the fretboard with ease.

Handmade for Peak Performance

Unlike machine-made strings, DR's Pure Blues Medium Bass Strings are meticulously hand-wound by experienced string makers. This human touch allows for subtle customization during the winding process, resulting in superior tone, feel and consistency. Demand the best—handmade, boutique-quality bass strings from the string specialists at DR.

Versatile and Expressive

With their balanced tone and velvet feel, Pure Blues Medium Bass Strings are ideal for a wide range of musical styles and playing techniques. Whether you're grooving fingerstyle, picking melodically, popping and slapping or cranking an overdrive pedal, these strings will inspire your most dynamic and expressive playing.

DR Strings Pure Blues Medium 4-String Bass Strings (45-105)
DR Strings Pure Blues Medium 4-String Bass Strings (45-105)
DR Strings Pure Blues Medium 4-String Bass Strings (45-105)

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  • For four-string bases
  • Quantum-nickel alloy
  • Brighter, more magnetic, top-end crank and accuracy
  • Fat mids
  • Big bottom

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4.46

13 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

An excellent set of strings

I replaced a factory set of strings on my recently purchased Ibanez SR 250 to the DR Pure Blue set and the change was immediately noticed. No more fret buzz and the sound was like the bass sound I was looking for. Deep,Heavy and full of punch. the best set of strings I have had on my Bass and I have used D' Addario and Rotosound strings for many years. on my JB .

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not the worst #sweepstakes

These strings are comfortable, decent texture and tension, and regarding tone, they have interesting character. However, they are too bright for my taste and the E and G strings were nearly impossible to intonate. I did in fact follow the DR instructions to crimp before trimming, as I do that with every string change regardless of the brand, but I still had great difficulty intonating the E and G strings, though once that was over with, the strings stayed in tune very well. Overall, too fussy and the treble frequencies are too brittle for my taste. #sweepstakes

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing4
  2. Back-Up3
  3. Concerts3
  4. DR can do it all1
Cons
  1. None found yet1
  2. Not Consistent1
  3. Poor Tone Quality1
  4. Way to bright at first1
  5. Brittle high end tone1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician5
  2. Experienced4
  3. Novice2
Pros
  1. Good Tone8
  2. Long Life7
  3. Consistent5
  4. Well Built / Quality5
  5. Comfortable to play1
  • My "Go To" strings!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byBob

    fromPittsburgh, Pa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love these high quality, dependable strings! I use them on my Fender Jazz bass and they sound great. I highly recommend these pro quality strings.

  • Amazing Strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byHannah

    fromLouisiana

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Changed from Ernie Balls and love these so much more.GREAT TONE!!

  • I really like the DR bass strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJeff

    fromRichland Michigan

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play for fun and our praise and worship team

  • Follow-up

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    bySean

    fromMichigan

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    OK so I gave these strings a bit more time to settle down, put them back down on my bass, meticulously went over my setup to make sure I didn't goof up the strings. I can honestly say that after a couple weeks, they actually do sound quite good. Also got the intonation dialed in this time. I actually do recommend these strings, but give them extra time to break in.

  • Not the worst #sweepstakes

    3

    submitted2 years ago

    bySean

    fromMichigan

    These strings are comfortable, decent texture and tension, and regarding tone, they have interesting character. However, they are too bright for my taste and the E and G strings were nearly impossible to intonate. I did in fact follow the DR instructions to crimp before trimming, as I do that with every string change regardless of the brand, but I still had great difficulty intonating the E and G strings, though once that was over with, the strings stayed in tune very well. Overall, too fussy and the treble frequencies are too brittle for my taste. #sweepstakes

  • Always like a new penny!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMichael

    fromGod's Country, Arkansas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The nickle wrapped Pure Blues are such a treat to the ears. Able to move between any style I am capable of playing, these strings can do it all. DR strings are on all my basses - Legends on my P's, Pure Blues on my Jazz's and Low Riders on my Sadowsky. Great string to string balance and long lasting tone.

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  • asked byMike

    fromIndianapolis IN

    Will these work on a Fender Jazz with string thru or do I need the extra long version?

    Will these work on a Fender Jazz with string thru or do I need the extra long version?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    You need extra long.