DR Strings DRAGON SKIN+ - Coated Stainless Steel Bass Strings – DBS-40 – Superior Sound with Comfortable Feel & Long Life: Light 40-100
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Size: DBS-40 Light 40-100
Features
- MORE BALANCED SOUND & EASIER PLAYABILITY: Accurate Core Technology improves the architecture of your strings for a more dynamic sound and feel.
- THUNDEROUS LOWS: Whether you play a 4 string, 5 string or 6 string Accurate Core Technology has the depth to capture your lowest notes.
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT, BRIGHTNESS & DURABILITY: A Stainless Steel wrap wire provides the clear highs and big lows bass players LOVE.
- EXTRA-LONG LIFE WITH NATURAL FEEL: Micro-thin K3 coating is applied to the wrap wire, before winding the string, for extra-long life while feeling like an uncoated string.
- GREATER TUNING STABILITY: Whether you detune or not, Accurate Core Technology will lock in even your lowest notes.
Brand: DR Strings
String Gauge: Light
Color: Silver
Instrument: Bass Guitar
String Material Type: Stainless Steel
Item Weight: 3.99 ounces
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 6.05 x 0.75 inches
Item model number: DBS-40
Date First Available: June 12, 2024
Color Name: Silver
String Gauge: Light
String Material: Stainless Steel
Size: DBS-40 Light 40-100
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Why did you pick this product vs others?: These are great! Sound a feel like High Beams, only I don’t have to change them as frequently .
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