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Sunbeams are roundwound nickel-plated bass strings with round-core constructon. These bass strings are perfect for traditional as well as fretless players wanting more brightness and warmth. Sunbeams feature the easily recognizable feel and flexibility of DR round-core construction with nickel warmth, softness of feel, and increased response to magnetic pickups due to the sensitive magnetic content (compared to stainless steel) of the nickel-plated wrap wire.

Sunbeams are another step forward on continuing a path for players who continually seek to upgrade their skills and tools to achieve great musical satisfaction. Sunbeams are the next generation of nickel-plated bass strings as they are wound upon round cores. Sunbeams are a step forward for the traditional player, as the advanced exponent of fretless bass, both of whom want brightness and warmth. Sunbeams feature the easily recognizable feel and flexibility of DR round core Construction, with nickel warmth, softness of feel, and increased response to magnetic pickups due to the sensitive magnetic content (compared to stainless steel) of the nickel-plated wrap wire.

Tony Franklin says "Sunbeams amaze me. I love them on my fretless."

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DR Strings Sunbeams SNMR-45 Medium Short Scale 4 String Bass Strings
DR Strings Sunbeams SNMR-45 Medium Short Scale 4 String Bass Strings
DR Strings Sunbeams SNMR-45 Medium Short Scale 4 String Bass Strings

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  • Gauges 45-65-85-105
  • Roundwound nickel-plated bass strings
  • Round-core construction
  • Soft feel
  • Increased response to magnetic pickups

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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Great punchy strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAl

    fromWhitehall, PA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    These are great strings if you want your bass to be bright and punchy. They cut through. As for playing action, they are comfortable as well.

  • Excellent

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byBrian

    fromBurlington, NC

    Round wound on a round core gives these a softer feel than other round wounds. Defined warm bell like tones and harmonics. Bright but not harsh. Excellent tone and feel on my 30" Squier vintage modified ss Jaguar bass.

  • Great quality strings but.........

    3

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    submitted7 years ago

    byRobert

    fromundisclosed

    Great quality strings. I was hoping for a deeper bass sound.

  • New strings for the Hofner

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byCodger

    fromCarson City NV

    I like the feel of the new strings; the warm tone is getting me closer to the sound I've been searching for.

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  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byRobert

    fromCALIFORNIA

    What are the scale lengths that these strings are made for?

    What are the scale lengths that these strings are made for?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    These are made for short-medium length