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DR Strings Sunbeam Round Core Bass (45-125, 5-String)

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At a glance

Condition
New
Size
45-125
Model
NMR5-45
Weight
6.4 oz
Color
Silver
Material
Nickel-Plated
String Gauge
Medium
In the box
5-string bass guitar strings with gauges 456585105and 125
Warranty
Warrantied against manufacturing defects.

Features 5

  • Sunbeam - nickel plated bass strings: 5-string Medium 45-125
  • The next generation of nickel-plated bass strings wound on round Core Wire
  • Offers the combination of brightness, warmth and flexibility desired by fretless bass players and those looking for a traditional sound
  • Round Core construction with nickel-plated steel wrap wire produces warmth, A soft feel and increased response to pickups due to their increased Magnetic content

Description

Sunbeams are another step forward on a continuing path for players who constantly seek to upgrade their skills and tools to achieve musical satisfaction. Sunbeams are the next generation of nickel-plated bass strings as they are wound on round cores. Sunbeams are a step forward for the traditional player and the advanced exponent of fretless bass player, both of whom want brightness and warmth. Sunbeams feature the easily recognizable feel and flexibility of DR round core construction, with nickel warmth, softness of feel and increased response to magnetic pickup'sdue to the sensitive magnetic content (compared to stainless steel) of the nickel plated wrap wire. From the Manufacturer SUNBEAMS™ Bass Strings are the next generation of nickel-plated bass strings wound on round core wire. They offer the combination of brightness, warmth and flexibility desired by fretless bass players and those looking for a traditional sound. Their round core construction with nickel- plated steel wrap wire produce warmth, a soft feel and increased response to pickups due to their increased magnetic content.

Specs 22

Brand DR Strings
String Gauge Medium
Color Silver
Instrument Acoustic Bass Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar
String Material Type Nickel Steel
Brand Name DR Strings
Number of Items 1
Global Trade Identification Number 45

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Top Amazon Reviews


Good strings
Size: 4-String(45-100)
I’ve put these on my Tony Franklin fretless bass and they have a lot of character. Really solid across the frequency spectrum. Bright but not tinny, low but not thudding and a good mid range. Overall well balanced. They replaced TI Jazz flats at half the cost. They are not as flexible as Low Tension Flats but not far from that feel. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2026 by Marc Cadwell

Plush, Pliable and Phat
Size: 45-125
I always liked the supple, pliable feel of Thomastik Infeld bass strings, especially the JF344. They are easy on your fingers and on your frets and make it easy to help you to play faster. True, they don't offer a lot of snap and they can be rubbery feeling when you really dig in, but for most of the old school rock and blues I play, they are perfect. They also record extremely well. Put a set on a Danelectro DC3 and be prepared to be amazed. The biggest problem is they are expensive. Enter the DR Sunbeams, which are round wound, not flat wound. I had been looking for another string that would have that same familiar supple feeling as the TI JF344 strings, but with a little more snap for my jazz bass. I found it in these Sunbeams. They are nearly as pliable as the TI JF344 strings, but have more zing in the mids and highs, and they cost about a fourth of what the TIs do. I'm sold. If DR made these exact strings in a flatwound, they might put TI out of business. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015 by Matt A.

DR strings are better than RotoSound and Ernie Ball
Size: 40-95
ANY DR string set is top-notch. These are the ones you want to use for Jazz Bass clones that have a stiff feel, or you have smaller hands, or a young person needing something easier to push down. Hi Beams and Low Riders are the main ones people use, but these are the lighter gauge ones. Also what you need if you are doing a lot of speed runs/position shifts, and a regular light set of 105's are still too stiff. I haven't used these yet (still haven't put them on), I normally use a .95 set, but let's see what happens. Plus they will usually outlast the bass, if you wipe them down. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2026 by cnile

Sunbeams
Size: 45-130
They’re Sunbeams, what’s left to say? Just bright enough, easy on the finger board, and not too stiff!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026 by Amazon Customer

Current go to string!
Size: 45-125
Tried this out on my Lakland Skyline. Love at first sound. Ordered a second set for my Kingston Super 5. Love these strings. Low tension. Stay in tune pretty good. Tight lows, in your face mids and the highs are crispy but never harsh!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023 by Kevin Lawrence

My Go-To Strings Now?
Size: 45-125
Like many bass players, I've tried SO many different brands and types of strings and I've also listened to SO many YouTube videos. I like a deep, punchy well articulated sound and I just couldn't find that sound ... until maybe now with the DR Sunbeams. I put them on a custom 51P, a Squire VM P and a heavily modded Squire VM J. Even the B string rings out nice and true. It's only been about a week or so but I just might replace the HiBeams on my MM's with these Sunbeams. They sound great on rosewood and maple fretboards so try them out. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021 by blueplateradioentertainment

One of the Best Nickel strings I've had
Size: 45-125
As it says in the description: smooth, flexible, and bright with edges and some zings. It is really taking you out of the string fatigue and pain from stainless steel and other nickel strings in the market. Ernie ball slinky and daddario NXL are considered less smooth and stiffer compare to sunbeam. If you have light touch or looking for super smooth feeling on fingers, get this one and slap them on your bass! The only issue of this string set is the B string is kind of sloppy on low action, you can set to a high action to perfectly solve it out, but that will compensate some comfort on your finger. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018 by The Big J

Great strings!
Size: 40-120
These are great strings. I’ve tried (on different basses) almost All the brands out there abd different gauges. Personally I like the jaco mids sound from my bridge p u with a little warmth sometimes from the neck p u. These sound great. Not stiff. Not good ver floppy. Smooth to the touch. Hi f you are looking for the nice ‘Mids’ sound and need a little less tension than the usual 45- whatever, then these are a great choice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022 by Nick tomlinson
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