DR Strings LR-40 Hi-Beam Bass Guitar Strings (.040-.100 Light) Reviews

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from S W Fl
September 29, 2012Music Background:
Player over 40 years

Best rounds out there

Sound better, more sustain, last longer, stabilize right after install

Bill S.
from Salt Lake City, Utah
August 29, 2012Music Background:
Longtime Serious Hobbyist

Bright Lites: DR Hi-Beam light gauge bass strings really shine!

I recently purchased my first set of DR Hi-Beam bass strings in a light gauge (40-100) as an experiment . On a reissue Gibson Ripper II bass (all maple with a rosewood fretboard) I'd been using a famous brand of English stainless steel strings in a medium gauge. I really liked the sound these strings had. This Ripper II bass was specifically set up to enhance a high-end sound with lots of treble punch, taking full advantage of the maple body and neck. I mostly use DR strings on my six and four string guitars so I thought I would try the Hi-Beams in a light gauge. Very impressive on a number of levels! The sound is bright without being harsh. These strings have a great bottom end with lots of "growl". The high end response is noticeably punchy and out-front. Stainless steel strings have a unique clarity of sound that brings a sharper edge to the sound of a bass or guitar. These Hi-Beams are smooth-playing and very flexible in the light gauge which makes playing effortless and string-bending easy, even on the low E. The British stainless steel strings I had on before made my fingers sore after about an hour of playing, but not with the Hi-Beams. This isn't a straight-across comparison because I went from a medium gauge to a light gauge, but I'll be trying out more Hi-Beams in the future for sure. If you're looking to brighten your bass sound with a great sounding, superb playing string check-out DR Hi-Beams! P.S. As an added bonus, these strings are also supposed to be long-lasting, but I haven't had them on my bass long enough to comment on that. Still...give Hi-Beams a try. You won't be sorry unless you're looking for a more traditional-sounding style of bass string. Bill S.

Tom Nazziola
from New York City
February 28, 2013Music Background:
Composer

DR Strings LR-40 Hi-Beam Bass Guitar Strings (.040-.100 Light)

Nice feel. Bright sound