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Gospel Instruments => Bass Guitar => Topic started by: Richiee on February 19, 2005, 06:36:04 PM

Title: Great sounding DR HI-BEAM strings
Post by: Richiee on February 19, 2005, 06:36:04 PM

Been checking out the Forum on comments about bass strings, and let me tell you now, I've used all strings but never DR strings until three days ago I bought the DR HI-Beams.  They are no doubt the best sounding strings you'll ever use or hear.  I have two bass systems, one is a new Ampeg SVT-3 Pro head and new SVT-410 HLF cab, the other is my OLD work-horse and reliable Peavey Combo 115, and what a difference my bass sounds on both systems with the new DR stings.  A friend of mine who is also a bass player has a Gallien Kruger bass amp and I plugged my bass into his amp and what a solid THROATY and growling sound from his Kruger.  
Anyway, just wanted to let everyone who has been claiming how great DR strings are, well, I am another convert to DR.

Bless everyone

Richy

Title: Great sounding DR HI-BEAM strings
Post by: Noctos on February 20, 2005, 02:51:50 AM

Yea but how long are they gonna sound that beautiful for, thats the real test.

Title: Great sounding DR HI-BEAM strings
Post by: groovemachine on February 20, 2005, 04:19:08 PM

I've also had really good experiences with DR strings.  They retain their sound for quite a while and they sound nice even when they're starting to go dead.  The hi-beams are probably my favorite, but I also dig the Marcus Miller signature set...fat beams or whatever they're called.

Title: Response to Marcus Miller strings
Post by: Richiee on February 20, 2005, 07:12:36 PM

I was wondering if the Marcus Miller strings are similiar to the DR hi-beams or do they sound more punchy, lower or throaty.  You know how it goes, you find a new toy and then after awhile you get tired of it, so drop a line about the Marcus strings, appreciate it.

Richy

Title: Great sounding DR HI-BEAM strings
Post by: groovemachine on February 21, 2005, 11:22:54 PM

Richiee,

You got it...the MM sig. set has a nice low mid thump going while still retaining the snap of the hi-beams.  Go ahead and try a set next time you change strings; you can always go back to the hi-beams.