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DR Strings Sunbeam - Nickel Plated Round Core Bass 40-100 (NLR-40)

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Features

  • Sunbeam - nickel plated bass strings: light 40-100
  • 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
  • 40, 60, 80, 100

Description

Sunbeams are another step forward on a continuing a path for players who continually seek to upgrade their skills and tools to achieve great musical satisfaction. Sunbeams are the next generation of nickel-plated bass strings as they are wound upon round cores. Sunbeams are a step forward for the traditional player, as as the advanced exponent of fretless bass, 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 pickups due to the sensitive magnetic content (compared to stainless steel) of the nickel plated wrap wire. Tony Franklin says "Sunbeams amaze me. . . . I love them on my fretless. " 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.

Brand: DR Strings


String Gauge: Light


Color: Silver


Instrument: Acoustic Bass Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar


String Material Type: Nickel


Brand Name: DR Strings


Instrument: Acoustic Bass Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar


Global Trade Identification Number: 60


UPC: 600781000260


Manufacturer Part Number: NLR-40


Warranty Description: No warranty.


Item Type Name: Bass Guitar Strings


Model Name: SUNBEAM™


Model Number: NLR-40


Item Weight: 0.1 Kilograms


Manufacturer: DR Music


String Material Type: Nickel


Coating Description: coated


Material Type: Nickel-Plated


String Gauge: Light


Color: Silver


Finish Type: Uncoated


Recommended Uses For Product: fretless bass, traditional sound


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Light and bright
Pattern Name: Single Style: SUNBEAM™: Light 40-100
These are very easy on the fingers and bright sounding. They are the loosest (low tension) round wounds I've ever tried, but after playing hexcore Lo Riders for so long, they're a pleasant change. You might need to raise your action a little for these because they are more prone to fret-clack than some higher tension strings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2023 by JJC
    • Great strings
Pattern Name: Single Style: SUNBEAM™: Light 40-100
Great strings! Delivered quickly.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026 by Matt
    • The perfect strings for fretless bass!
Pattern Name: Single Style: SUNBEAM™: Light 40-100
2 years ago I hot-rodded a Fender American Fretless Jazz with new pickups, nut and shielding. After all that work, the tone and playability improved only slightly. I read some good reviews on these strings and decided to see if they would sound better than the Elixers or Rotosounds. Wow what a difference these strings make. My bass has awakened and is ready to roar...or at least purr (the mwah fretless sound). Never had a set of strings make so much of a difference in tone and playability. My bass is now everything I hoped it would be thanks to these wonderful strings. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020 by Jason
    • DR's Sunbeams sound excellent
Pattern Name: Single Style: SUNBEAM™: Light 40-100
I'm not a good slapper, so my opinion on Sunbeams for that task is of little value. However, they are fantastic for rock/pop/country for any fingerstyle or pick player. I like all the DR brand bass strings, but Sunbeams are my favorite, followed by HiBeams.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026 by Alex
    • Smooth Feel and Sound
Pattern Name: Single Style: SUNBEAM™: Light 40-100
Being DR, these are very high quality strings. They are more mellow than a typical set of hex core strings, but still have a lot of snap to them. It's plenty of high end for most classic rock, blues or country. I felt like the low end was a little blurry, but I think that is probably at least partly because the bass I put them on has a set of SD Quarter Pound Jazz pickups that can be a little wooly. These strings have the smoothest feel of any round wound string I can remember playing on, and I have tried most brands..You would have to get a flat wound or ground round to get any smoother IMO. The tension is pretty balanced. Best strings I've used for under twenty dollars in the last 10 years or so. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018 by Heather Addiss
    • The best strings!
Pattern Name: Single Style: SUNBEAM™: Light 40-100
Fantastic! I keep on coming back to these after trying all sorts of other strings. Supple, bright, and warm all at the same time. Highly recommended...just remember to crimp before cutting during the install! There are some good videos on YouTube if your don’t know what I’m talking about.
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020 by Laurel
    • Best strings for getting your chops in Best strings for getting your chops in
Pattern Name: Single Style: SUNBEAM™: Light 40-100
Review Image by Jack Sutherland
DR Sunbeams 40-100 gauge are my favorite string I’ve played over the past 25 years. They have great sound and are light enough to make it easy to get your chops in, and more difficult bass lines, cleanly and effortlessly. The only caveat is that if you’re looking for a low/deep grumbling hardcore sound, these probably aren’t for you. But no strings fit all styles. With sunbeams I just tweak my tone when I need to get a deeper/warmer sound... Whithout having to compromise comfort on faster/funkier genres. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018 Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018 by Jack Sutherland
    • I can get from Amazon!
Pattern Name: Single Style: SUNBEAM™: Light 40-100
Oh Yea I can get my favorite Bass Strings from Amazon!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2025 by Laura M.

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