DR Strings SMR-45 Hi-Beam Stainless Steel Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.105 Medium Short Scale

.045-.105 - Round-wound Steel Bass Strings - Medium

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Q: What kind of sound can I expect from DR Hi-Beam Stainless Steel strings?

DR Hi-Beam Stainless Steel bass strings deliver a bright, clear, and punchy tone with excellent sustain. The stainless steel winding provides a crisp top-end and powerful low-end, making them ideal for players who want their bass to cut through the mix. Their round wound construction ensures a classic, articulate sound.

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Q: What scale length are these SMR-45 strings designed for?

These DR SMR-45 Hi-Beam strings are specifically designed for short-scale bass guitars. It's crucial to match your string's scale length to your instrument to ensure proper fit, intonation, and optimal tone. Using the correct scale length prevents issues like strings being too long or too short for your bass.

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Q: Who are these .045-.105 medium gauges suitable for?

The .045-.105 medium gauges of the DR SMR-45 Hi-Beam strings offer a balanced feel, providing good tension for powerful playing while remaining comfortable for intricate lines. This versatile gauge set is popular among many bassists across various genres, from rock and funk to jazz, offering a solid foundation for diverse playing styles.

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Q: What is the difference between round wound and other winding types?

DR Hi-Beam strings are round wound, meaning the winding wire is round, creating a textured feel and a bright, articulate tone with plenty of sustain. This contrasts with flatwound strings, which have a smooth surface and produce a warmer, more mellow sound. Round wounds are generally preferred for modern styles and slap bass.

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Change up your bass sound with a set of DR Strings Hi-Beams. These strings exhibit delightfully musical brightness without any harsh overtones. Dr Strings’ Hi-Beams are made right here in the USA and feature uniquely roundwound construction around a round core. When you put a set of Hi-Beams on your bass, you’ll find they’re incredibly flexible, durable, and balanced. These strings are beloved by bass icons like Sting, Geezer Butler, Adam Clayton, Ida Nielsen, Bootsy Collins, and Chris Wolstenholme to name a few. Sweetwater invites you to join their ranks with the DR Hi-Beams roundwound strings!

DR Strings Hi-Beam Bass Guitar Strings Features:

Round core with round wound stainless-steel outer wrapping contributes to a musically bright sound
Incredibly flexible, durable, and balanced
Beloved by famous bassists like Sting, Geezer Butler, Adam Clayton, Ida Nielsen, Bootsy Collins, and Chris Wolstenholme
Made in the USA

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Tech Specs

Guitar Type: Electric Bass
Number of Strings: 4
Coated: No
Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105
Winding Type: Round Wound
Core Material: Round Steel
Winding Material: Stainless Steel
Scale Length: Short, 33" at taper
Manufacturer Part Number: SMR-45

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After using DR Hi-Beams on all of my long scale, fretted basses, I finally tried the short scales on my new Fender Mustang, and they really made it pop! Going to switch to these for ALL of my short scale basses. (After trying D'Addario Nickel Wounds and Pro Steels - these were a big improvement!) And they are actually LONGER (33.75") than most other brands' "Short Scale" strings, which means more ability to fit a slightly longer than a normal 30" short scale bass. I have never found a steel bass string with a brighter, stronger, and more even tone. And they also outlast anything else I have tried. Look no further!

Recently picked up a set to try out on a Gretsch G2220, and having been unsatisfied by the meager short scale pickings of Ernie Ball or D'Addario, threw a set of these on. Incredible definition, and clarity where it counts without high octave "janglyness". Also gave it a try with a very finicky Ibanez GSRM20 that I could never get "right" (usually sounded lifeless in the mids at first then thin once the strings settled in after a few hours). Not so with these. Not sure if it was the first set or just the way they feel in general but they almost feel like "coated" strings, little grabby but nothing offputting and not worth knocking any off the rating. Definitely worth keeping a set around.

I've been using DR Hi Beams for years on my 34" scale basses. When I purchased my short scale bass (30") I was thrilled to find out that DR made a short scale set. They are as bright and responsive as the full scale set. I have had no fit issues.
For the stainless steel punchy sound these are my go to string set.

Yep, these don't fit my short scale Ibanez bass. They come to like the 3 fret. They are not short scale, they are children's bass strings. If your instrument is bigger than half sized these won't reach. I held them up to my 6 string Les Paul and they wouldn't reach the tuners on that either. Sad cuz I love DR strings and was excited to try these. Bought these a couple months back and I can't return them. To the dumpster with my money!

I have never tried DR strings before and I can say I will never in my life put them on another one of my instruments after this. They sound HORRIBLE! Muddy. If my bass farted this is the noise it would make.

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