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DR Strings BLACK BEAUTIES Black Coated 5-String Bass Strings Medium (45-130)

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Arrives Tuesday, May 7
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Features

  • DR's new, remarkable, proprietary and patent pending K3 Technology Coating is the first coating that makes no apologies and no excuses for not delivering sound equal to uncoated strings
  • Players tell us that these strings have more volume, less unwanted overtones, greater clarity and articulation then standard, uncoated strings
  • Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for

Description

BLACK BEAUTIES Black Coated 5-String Bass Strings Medium (45-130). DR's new, remarkable, proprietary and patent pending K3 Technology Coating is the first coating that makes no apologies and no excuses for not delivering sound equal to uncoated strings. Players tell us that these strings have more volume, less unwanted overtones, greater clarity and articulation then standard, uncoated strings. Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for."


Item Weight: 4 ounces


Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches


Item model number: BKB5-130


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: March 7, 2014


Color Name: Black


String Gauge: .045


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Tuesday, May 7

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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Good strings, but a little different.
I have these on my 5 string fretless. They definitely sound good. But they have a weird feeling on my fingers. Maybe I'm just not used to flatwound strings.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 27, 2022 by Kyle

  • DR strings look amazing and last twice as long as uncoated strings
Got these for a 5 string Peavey Millennium bass build. I installed Duncan ASB-5 Blackouts pickups, paired with a Darkglass Tone capsule 3-band active eq. The strings sound great and stay in tune. The bass sounds absolutely devastating
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 18, 2022 by GZ Guitarz

  • Nice strings. You can bend them a bit without ...
Nice strings. You can bend them a bit without tearing up your fingers. Good sound, smooth feel. If you use a pick I'm not sure how long the black coating will last?
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 18, 2015 by Gary Malinski

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Great strings!!!!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 20, 2019 by Ozzy

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