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DR Strings FAT-BEAM Bass Guitar Strings (FB5-45), Silver

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Features

  • Fat-beam - stainless steel bass strings: 5-string Medium 45-125
  • Made with a slower and high compression winding process to produce more pronounced mids, bright highs and a super-fat bottom
  • They produce an overall fuller sound with a solid punch when its needed
  • 45, 65, 85, 105, 125

Description

Fat-Beams are compression wound to produce fat mids, bright highs, and that distinct edgy Fat-Beam sound. Hand-made with the finest American stainless steel available, wound on round cores for increased flexibility and tone. DR Strings are handmade (not machine-made) because our expert string-makers are capable of making micro adjustments needed through the winding process for the best sound and feel possible. The Difference is Real. From the Manufacturer FAT-BEAM™ Bass Strings blend the finest American stainless-steel wrap wire on a round core, but are made with a slower and high compression winding process to produce more pronounced mids, bright highs and a super-fat bottom. They produce an overall fuller sound with a solid punch when it’s needed.

Brand: DR Strings


String Gauge: .045


Color: Silver


Instrument: Electric Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Stainless Steel


Brand Name: DR Strings


Instrument: Electric Bass Guitar


Global Trade Identification Number: 25


UPC: 600781006125


Manufacturer Part Number: FB5-45


Warranty Description: N/a.


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Item Type Name: Bass Guitar Strings


Model Name: FAT-BEAM™


Model Number: FB5-45


Item Weight: 0.12 Kilograms


Manufacturer: DR Strings


String Material Type: Stainless Steel


Coating Description: uncoated


Body Material Type: Wood


Material Type: Stainless-Steel


String Gauge: .045


Color: Silver


Finish Type: Uncoated


Sound Profile: Fat Mids, Bright Highs, Distinct Tone


Recommended Uses For Product: Bass Guitar


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    • DR Fat Beams are where its at!
Style: Strings
Sound nice and snappy, last a long time, have great feel, and are not stiff. Easy to bend when needed. I highly recommend these strings!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2026 by T Squared
    • Another quality set of DR strings
Style: Strings
I restrung my CLF GL L-2500 with the DR FAT BEAM 45's to replace the original D'Addario EXL170 45's. The main difference in tone is the pronounced bite within the midrange which lends to a very natural jazz bass sound in passive mode (bridge pos.) and a nice, gritty P-bass sound in passive mode (neck pos.) So, if you need more "bite" to help you cut through the mix, especially in D.I. mode, FAT BEAMS are not a bad place to start. Also, there is a consistent string to string tension, most notably with the B string, an improvement over the D'Adarrio's. I do like this DR set for finger-style, plectrum, and slap bass. Very smooth feel, responds well to legato and nuanced voicings, as well as, more aggressive types of playing. Lastly, these, like most DR sets will keep their tension and high end "shimmy" at least twice as long as other round wound sets that I have tried. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2022 by T. Parks
    • Like butter. My fingers want to play these strings
Style: Strings
These are the real deal if you want that clear, bright, high definition in your tone but still sound smooth. Somehow these strings do that. Hands down the easiest strings to play on. Like butter. My fingers want to play these strings. No resistance. I use these on my Warwick, but also plan on putting them on my Marcus Miller Fender Jazz. I think that these will be better at achieving that original Marcus Miller tone than even the Marcus Miller Dunlops I have on that bass right now. I think the Fat Beams are better in my opinion, not that the Dunlops are not great. I think the big difference is playability. Purely a pleasure to play!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017 by ZAR
    • You Want Low End? You want Smooth? Fat Beams
Style: Strings
Marcus Miller got me going down this path. I was ready to try a new string, did a little research, and decided on DR this time. It was a good choice. There is nothing more balanced than these strings when they are new and crisp. Not too twangy at all. Nice smooth low end. I wished they lasted a little longer, but frankly, a string vibrating for several hours a night for a few months will have to break down. Am I DR for life? Maybe. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019 by H2K
    • Long Lasting
Style: Strings
Been using these for years now on cruise ships love them
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Devz
    • Unique tone at first, then has a tapewound-like tone
Style: Strings
These had a unique zing to its sound when first installed. It lacked beef on my jazz bass but I just let it be. Then after 2, 3 weeks of barely playing on them, the zing was gone. It sounded thuddy and boring on my jazz bass so I took them off. Later I thought, "You know, they kind of have a tapewound sort of tone." So I installed them on my P-bass and sure enough, it's like they came back to life again. Another reviewer mentioned how these have a tapewound-like quality after a few weeks. So be aware of it before purchasing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018 by Garius W
    • Spoiled Rotten-Awesome Strings!
Style: Strings
I will not use another set of strings on my 5 String custom built Rybski. They are easy on the fingers and perfect for Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues and Fusion. The low B responds with the clarity and resonance of a piano string. When slapping, the tones are studio quality no matter what rig you're playing through. I'm spoiled rotten! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016 by Doc 517
    • DR strings last longer than most strings, which is a good thing for your pocket book.
Style: Strings
I’ve used DR strings for years, and they’ve never disappointed. Fat Beams are my favorite in terms of overall performance and balance between the modern and vintage tones. They always help the bass cut through the mix at high volumes. From bright funk to warm and mellow tones, these strings cover it all. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019 by Jim Rojas

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