Hi beam stainless steel bass strings are round wound and constructed on a round core which is unique in the industry.
Dr hi beams vs sunbeams.
You might want to consider dr black beauties.
They are steel roundwound and have a round core.
I usually use dr s or elixirs most of the time at the moment my spector s strung with dr hi beams but in the past i ve used black beauties my favourite for looks and they do last ages sunbeams and marcus miller fat beams all were awesome to be honest but my 2 favourites for sound and playability were the hi beams and the elixirs.
Hi beam stainless steel bass strings are round wound and constructed on a round core which is unique in the industry.
They have a different feel altogether from non coated roundwounds but they still feel very smooth and will obviously last for quite awhile.
They are essentially coated hi beams so you get the same great highs with a bit more warmth and low end response similar to that of sunbeams.
The extra effort dry expends making hi beams results in a bass string that is highly flexible and musically but not harshly bright.
Due to covid 19 fulfillment delays please allow 2 4 weeks for delivery of all dr strings products not currently on hand.
Similar to the hi beams smoother and fatter.
Fat beams are the signature string of innovative world class bassist marcus miller.
René and gregor test 4 sets of dr bass strings.
Hi beams require much more time care and extra steps to make than other bass strings.
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.
Sunbeams are a step forward for the traditional player and the advanced exponent of fretless bass player both of whom want brightness and warmth.
Check him out for a variety of reasons as well as to hear some characteristics of these strings.
Available in 4 5 6 string configurations and styles ranging from hi beam s lo rider s sunbeam s fat beam s marcus miller signature series black beauties drop down tuning neon hi def s and dragon skin s.