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DR Strings Hi-Beam - Stainless Steel Round Core 45-105

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Features

  • Gauge: Medium
  • Round wound and constructed on a round core, which is unique in the industry
  • Highly flexible and musically but not harshly bright
  • 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

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 dry 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. 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.


Item Weight: 4 ounces


Product Dimensions: 8 x 7 x 0.75 inches


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: MR-45


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: April 13, 2004


Scale Length: 34, 35


String Gauge: Medium


String Material: Stainless Steel


Number of Strings: 4


Material Type: Stainless-Steel


Musical Style: Rock, pop, blues, funk, jazz, country, metal, punk, thrash


Proficiency Level: All


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Strings that last finally!
I was Dunlop super bright user for years I loved how bright and crispy they sounded only issue was they last for two weeks tops. So I decided to try else where as much as those strings still have a piece in my heart I’ve decided to try something that will stay bright for longer. I started with Ernie ball they were okay they lasted for two weeks but weren’t that bright than I went to ddadairo they were the worst than elixir and I hated them so I randomly got these hi beams and they have lasted me about three weeks so far and still pretty bright I love the pack job and the quality these string bring and also the price it’s not breaking the bank being able to last a whole month or more is amazing these are a set of strings that I will continue to use probably the rest of my career. My only complaint is they don’t make a .145 gauge for my 5 string bass as some will notice a 34inch scale bass with a 125 is a lil floppy. A 145 does the trick super well. This brand should make single strings for people who want to venture out of the box and be original. Not complaining too much tho since this is the first time I didn’t have to buy two to three times in a month. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021 by Anthony Jaber
    • DR High-Beam strings work well on passive electric basses.
My favorite electric bass is a passive Warwick Corvette. I was looking for a bit more edge to it's sound. I can't describe what I mean exactly, but a bassist would know. I guess I needed a bit more punch. The DR High-Beams improved the sound of my Warwick. The strings are easy to fret cleanly and the note definition is clear and true. These strings sustain well and slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs are all easy accomplished. The strings are bright but not overly so. Chords have a tasteful sound and harmonics are clean and true. The DR High-Beams even put the thump back in my thump. I would recommend these strings to any bassist looking for a full sound but not wanting a glaringly bright response. I'm thinking of putting a set on my 5 string Warwick Thumb Bass as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2021 by Owen F. McCaffrey
    • Perfect if you like stainless steel strings
If you like stainless steel strings, you have picked the correct set. DR has come a long way, and has always had great customer service. It used to be semi regular that you’d get a dead string in a pack, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. The good part is the packs come with a number to tell DR when they were made, so send that in if you happen to get a defective string. I’m pretty sure they still swap them out for you if that happens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020 by Gerard B.
    • Consistently great strings, even if they are a bit more expensive
Over the last 10 years or so, I've been pretty obsessive about trying out new gear - amps, instruments, effects, etc - always wondering if there's something better for me out there. As I've evolved as a player, my tastes have also changed a bit. I've been with DR Hi-Beams for a while now, though, and usually only buy another brand if I'm in a pinch (got a show tonight and I forgot to buy new strings, that kind of thing). Here are some reasons I prefer these strings over your run-of-the-mill roundwounds: First of all, I personally cannot tell a difference in sound or feel between most strings of similar gauge and materials. D'Addario, GHS, Ernie Ball, etc all have their standard nickel roundwound strings, and they all sound and feel the same. DRs are different, though, and I suspect this is due to their round-core construction. The majority of strings out there are constructed with a hexagonal core. A round core makes the string a bit more flexible and appears to affect the tone. So, compared to other stainless strings, I find that the Hi-Beams have a bit rounder of a tone, not quite as bright or as "clangy" as most stainless strings. The softer feel makes them play just a bit easier than other stainless strings of the same gauge, in my opinion, which keeps my left hand a bit more relaxed - always a good thing. They also appear to last quite a while while still maintaining a useful tone. Don't get me wrong, they have a "zing" when they are fresh that fades quickly like any other string, but they maintain a solid tone for quite a long time. I find I don't have to change them nearly as often, and in some cases I actually like the sound they have when they are well-worn. They don't seem to become quite as "dead" sounding as other strings. Also, in terms of feel, they don't feel quite as rough as other stainless strings I've tried. They aren't as smooth as nickel strings, but they are closer to that feel than most stainless strings I've used. When playing an instrument with "standard" stainless strings, the strings feel more like sandpaper compared to the Hi-Beams. So, in summary, if you are like me and want a versatile string with a unique feel, these strings are perfect. I prefer to have a hi-fi string and then roll off the treble when I want a darker sound - you can always cut frequencies, but you can't put them back in if they aren't there to begin with. This is why I almost never use flatwound strings - they sound great, but when I need that treble back for another song, I have to switch instruments. These sound good on every bass I've tried them on, and will likely be my go-to string for quite some time. Until I feel the need to try something new again, that is. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2012 by Andrew Hagler
    • Good strings for a bright responsive tone
If you are looking for string that deliver a crisp bright tone with a long life look no further. They are great for slap, tap and have a great pick or finger attack. They are suited for a more advanced player and have a tendency to clack if your technique is sloppy. They have a lighter feel and work well with a light touch. Great strings but make sure they match your style. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021 by Matthew Haddock
    • My preferred brand and type...Love them
Have been using these for years. Have them on at least 7 or 8 of my basses. The one thing you want to do is log the date you put them on for 2 reasons: Since they last so long, you will forget that you should have replaced them several months ago. They gradually lose tone over the whol set so you don't notice it like most brands where the E craps out way before the rest of the strings. And second reason is " holy crap, these things still sound good after X months! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018 by Andy
    • Awesome strings!!!
These are my favorite strings. They last way longer and are much easier on the frets and my fingers than any other stainless steel round wound strings that I've tried. I also like their Pure Blues strings for bass and guitar. DR makes quality strings! I also recommend thier DDT strings for lower tunings, love them as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022 by Carol Alexander
    • DR delivers the goods every time
I got a set of these to replace my old set of DR low riders. I was looking for a bit of crispness in my sound and I found it. Not overly bright and perfect tension for any full Neck bass. Time will tell how they hold up but I’ve played DR strings for over a decade and they’ve never let me down.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021 by my pham

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