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DR Strings HI-BEAM™ Stainless Steel Bass Strings (40-120) — 5-String Set

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Size: 40-120


Features

  • ROUND-CORE CONSTRUCTION: DR's unique round-core design delivers exceptional flexibility and a smooth, fluid feel under the fingers a more demanding build process that hex-core strings simply can't replicate.
  • BRIGHT, MUSICAL TONE: Stainless steel roundwound windings produce a crisp, punchy brightness that stays full and articulate across every playing style. Lively and expressive, without crossing into harsh or thin territory.
  • LONG-LASTING PERFORMANCE: HI-BEAMs retain their tone and smooth feel long after most strings go dead, holding up through demanding rehearsals and back-to-back performances set after set.
  • CONSISTENT STRING-TO-STRING BALANCE: Every set is hand-wound for even tension and uniform output from the lowest string to the highest. No dead spots, no uneven response just reliable, balanced feel across the full neck.
  • MADE IN THE USA WITH AMERICAN MATERIALS: Proudly designed and wound in Westwood, New Jersey for over 30 years, using only American-made core wire, wrap wire, and ball ends. When you see the DR name, you're getting the best of everything.

Description

Hi-Beam stainless steel bass strings are round wound and constructed on a round core which is unique in the industry. Hi-Beams require much more time, care and extra steps to make than other bass strings. The extra effort DR expends making Hi-Beams results in a bass string that is highly flexible and musically but not harshly bright. They are renowned for durability, unusually long life, consistency and string-to-string balance. They don’t eat your frets. ?HI-BEAMS are the string to choose for brightness, punch and ease of playing. Hi-Beam bass strings require much more time, care and extra steps to make than other bass strings. From the Manufacturer HI- BEAM™ Bass Strings blend a stainless-steel wrap wire wound on a round core to produce great flexibility and musicality without harsh brightness. Their flexibility makes them easier on fingers and on frets. They are renowned for unusually long life, consistency and string-to-string balance. HI-BEAMS are the string to choose for a bright and solid tone with great punch and ease of playing.

Brand: DR Strings


String Gauge: Light


Color: Silver


Instrument: Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Stainless Steel


Brand Name: DR Strings


Instrument: Bass Guitar


Number of Items: 1


Global Trade Identification Number: 86


UPC: 678358930258 600781000086


Item Highlight: 5-string Light gauge — easy playability and bright HI-BEAM tone across all five strings, including a balanced low B.


Item Type Name: Bass Guitar Strings


Item Weight: 0.12 kg


Model Name: HI-BEAM™


Model Number: LR5-40


Manufacturer Part Number: LR5-40


Set Name: 5 Strings


Warranty Description: Warrantied against manufacturing defects.


String Material Type: Stainless Steel


Coating Description: Uncoated


Body Material Type: Wood


Material Type: Stainless-Steel


String Gauge: Light


Color: Silver


Finish Type: Uncoated


Sound Profile: Balanced with Bright Highs


Recommended Uses For Product: Bass guitar


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Affordable, B, E, not so bright
I am a pro musician and do my own studio songs and post them on SoundCloud. I have received a 5 string bass as a gift. LTD B205. I bought these as a test to see if I liked the guage. I like the guage, however like alot of string manufacturers brands, the E and B strings are not as bright as the rest of the strings and lose brightness. I'm a life long Rotosound swing bass player. I also like Elixir and Ken Smith strings. I bought a set of Ken Smith which are expensive and waiting their arrival. I will submit my review on those soon. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022 by James

  • My Go-to
I've been using these strings for many years now. Great for Heavy Metal/Thrash music. I play with my fingers and they get such a nice rich bright tone with these, and they last forever! I couldn't imagine using any other strings.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022 by Jesse Jesse

  • What to get for your Rickenbacker
These work perfectly on the Rick 4003S/5.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021 by S. Pretti

  • B R I G H T N E S S
with every letter =D i dare say it might even be TOO 'trebbly' for ur taste. lots of string talk, lots of rattle, ur mistakes Will show.. I LOVE IT! the ONLY con in My opinion is the roughness. it's quite hard on the fingers (we're talkin Pure stainless steel here! no nickel coating... which also means more magnetism/gain), bleh, nuthin that some string lubricant can't solve :) cheers rock on wit these l..l, ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013 by L T

  • New favorite strings
Started off a little bright but has mellowed just enough to sound clear but not harsh. Will definitely purchase again when these wear out.
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020 by thebarzeen

  • Fantastic and balanced bass strings
Great strings for bright and full range tone.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021 by J. D. Wyatt

  • Love DR's!
My favorite strings!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2019 by James Loretangeli

  • Great
Nice
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021 by Sherri

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