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At a glance
- Condition
- New
- Set
- 30-125
- Model
- BKB6-30
- Weight
- 3.2 oz
- Color
- Black
- String Gauge
- Medium
- Instrument
- Bass Guitar
- Warranty
- Warrantied against manufacturing defects.
Features 5
- STAYS BRIGHT TWICE AS LONG: DR's ultra-hard K3 coating locks out sweat, grime, and corrosion, so your tone stays fresh set after set, gig after gig, with far fewer restrings.
- CUTS THROUGH ANY MIX: A round core design and stainless steel wrap deliver full, balanced harmonics with crisp articulation, so every note stays clear and punchy live or in the studio.
- FEELS AS GOOD AS IT SOUNDS: The flexible round core keeps this set soft and musical under your fingers, giving you the expressive, comfortable feel serious bassists demand night after night.
- LOOKS AS BOLD AS YOU PLAY: Finished in a deep, opaque jet black, this set gives your bass a sleek, modern look that stands out on any stage without sacrificing tone or feel.
- HANDCRAFTED FOR THE LONG HAUL: Made in Westwood, New Jersey since 1989 using premium American materials from core to ball end, so you get consistent quality trusted by touring pros worldwide.
Description
These strings aren’t just for looks; they deliver a clear and articulate sound that cuts through, even in dense mixes. A thin, tone-preserving coating helps extend life without dulling your sound or feel. The result is more playing time with fewer string changes. From slap to sustain, they respond to your touch with tight lows and balanced mids that keep your tone centered. We’ve crafted Black Beauties with care in New Jersey for over 30 years, one string at a time.
Specs 23
| Brand | DR Strings |
|---|---|
| String Gauge | Medium |
| Color | Black |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Brand Name | DR Strings |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 48 |
| UPC | 600781001748 |
| Item Highlight | Medium tension built for six-string range, keeping tone even and feel comfortable low to high. |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Item Type Name | BLACK BEAUTIES - Black Coated Steel 6-string Bass Guitar Strings, 30-125 Gauge, Round Core |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | DR Strings |
| Model Name | DR Strings BLACK BEAUTIES 6-string Bass Guitar Strings |
| Model Number | BKB6-30 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BKB630 |
| Set Name | 30-125 |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Body Material Type | Nickel plated |
| Finish Type | Coated |
| Sound Profile | Clear, defined, with reduced overtones |
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Not my cup of tea
I'm always looking to try new things, to bring new sounds into my realm. These strings didn't do it for me. I put them on my Cliff Bordwell 6 string bass, and although I don't mind the feel at all (many people complain about the feel - I think they felt good), they are just missing some key bright frequencies, and I found that quite frustrating. I think if I were into old-school vintage sounds, these would likely be okay (they do look cool, if that's your thing), but I tend to go for a modern, more well-rounded bass tone, and I just couldn't get there with these. Like other DR products, they are well-made, but these weren't my thing. I'll stick with the Sunbeams.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021 by J. Ryan
Great, but may need to dial down tone more on the G & C strings
I bought as replacements for semi-rounds on my Cort A6 Artisan. I found the low strings to be great, but the higher strings were thin and tinny sounding so I went back to the semi-rounds. However, I swear by these strings on several other basses. It's just something to be aware of if you have a high C string.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021 by Jon Armstrong
Black Strings That Look Sweet!
This is exactly what I was looking for! Black strings for my 6-string bass! I noticed that the packaging didn't specifically state that there were six strings in it, so I safely assumed that it was the right one to get. Nice, bright sound and they look amazing! You may notice that some of the reviews for these are low because of the new strings apparently having a dull and lifeless sound to them. I think this happened to these people because they didn't do their research and learn how to put a new set on correctly (YouTube it and see what needs to happen with crimping the new strings before you cut them!).
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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020 by MathUC MathUC
Beautiful strings...
I love DR strings! I have used DR strings on all of my basses and almost exclusively for more than 20 yrs now. Much like DR's Sunbeams strings, the sound is bright and warm. I'll continue to use DR Black Beauties because the sound is great, they last a long time and they really make my basses colors (wood gains) "pop" in the light... The string coating does eventually wear off with aggressive playing in and around points of direct contact (finger style player; strings wear over the pickups from plucking and picks will chew the coating off pretty fast) with the string, but that doesn’t seem to effect the sound or playability of the strings themselves. However, they do go dead pretty fast after that happens… At one point I did use them on my fretless for a while but noticed some fingerboard wear while changing strings. Not as bad as a regular round wound string would have been, but I have since switched to tape wound strings for my fretless.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013 by Insomnatic
1st set I've bought
Sounds great !! I picked up a 6 string bass guitar, 1st one I've owned, (I've played them in music stores) 1st set of DR's for this bass. Roto sound is nice, I prefer flat to eliminate the 'slide' sound
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021 by Bob H.
Very pleased
I took a chance on these strings thinking they would be a gimmick, and thus far I have been pleased. Just bright enough for me in my style playing, but still vibrant and full sounding. I have a 5 string Bass I need to try these on because of the solid maple being too bright for me. Changing to these strings may help that a bit! For someone who has a bottom freq bass thats all power and low mids, I don't think these would be for you, unless you're trying to enhance that sound even more. Hope they last 4+ years like my Elixers did!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2014 by Shaun Kish
Awesome bass strings. The look is amazing.
One of the best sounding strings I’ve tried. I’ve been playing for 50 yrs and I’ve tried every style string out there and DR’s to me have that feel. The coating feels right and the tone is unchanged by it. The Red Devils are the same great sounding strings. Excellent price too!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018 by BMAC
Bright tone! I’m amazed.
I purchased a set of 6 String Black Beauties because my hands sweat and am amazed at how bright these sounded out the package. I had to be really careful while plucking or playing slap because the tone was super bright. I will buy these again.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018 by Fernando Trujillo