DR Strings BLACK BEAUTIES Series 5 String Bass Strings - Medium 45-125

I use these strings mainly on a passive bass, although I have just upgraded the tone capsule on an active bass and that will get a set of these too. When you install them, they are very bright and you can shape a real grind into the tone. Which very much suits the punk and metal that I play. You can take that away with the tone pots, maybe just play with your thumb and get a real deep jazz sound. Naturally, picking at the neck gives you a great sound. I used to buy DR flatwounds for my BEAD bass. I’m not too sure if I’ll go back to flats as these share similar traits, eg with the coating, they are pretty smooth Great strings for great price. I would prefer a 130 string for the B.

These are just great strings. Given a musician only changes bass strings once a generation why not treat your instrument to a great look as well as a great sound. I’m getting a lot of brightness out of the mediums that I am looking forward to putting in the mix.

I was looking for tapewound to replace my old flatwounds on my 75 fender and I came across these . I needed a replacement quick has I had a gig in 2 days time I decided to give them a go! I got them the next day and fitted them straight away hopefully giving them time to settle in. The sound difference was immediately obvious even without the amp. I played them for a while tweeking the tuning and very quickly they stayed in tune. The gig the next evening I got to plug in and wow what a sound the other band members couldn't compliment them enough crisp clear and deep I love them and they will be my go to strings in the future

The strings sound and look fantastic straight out of the box. Even when the bass was unplugged, the tone and volume is superb. No wonder Geezer Butler uses and endorsed these strings. They’re top notch!

Awesome strings. Absolutely love these. Super light D&G strings and lasts so long. Can’t go wrong.

I like the sound. I love the look. But unfortunately I hate the feel. Possibly the roughest texture strings I’ve ever played. Big slides cause friction burns. A real shame as they are smashing otherwise. Your opinion may vary.

Does as it should

they look great, they sound great, apart from the 85 gauge A string which in my case sounds like a rubber band

purely awesome product!

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Great sound and feel great to play. I've just ordered another set for my other bass.

Estaba buscando un par de cuerdas que fuesen mejores que las que tenía mi bajo eléctrico. Desde que compre mi bajo, no le había cambiado las cuerdas. Es decir, pasaron alrededor de 8 a 12 meses. Me puse a investigar sobre estas cuerdas y desde ya les comparto, que son cuerdas de acero de buena calidad. Lo sientes desde que abres el paquete. Vienen con un recubrimiento de color negro. Si tocas con púa (Que es en mi caso) Desde ya, ese recubrimiento desaparece. Sin embargo, no es un impedimento. Simplemente es un recubrimiento que le dan a la cuerda, para que tenga un toque más estético y diferencial al color primitivo del acero. Referente al sonido, puedo decir que son cuerdas sumamente brillantes. Sea el bajo que tengas, sea el amplificador que uses, estas cuerdas tienen un brillo excepcional. Desde que tocas el bajo, sientes una gran diferencia. Generan un sonido rasposo, crunchy, que deja atrás el sonido grueso del bajo para darle unas matrices más brillosas. Posiblemente estas cuerdas no sea para todos los géneros. Aunque se puede experimentar con ellas. Desde mi punto de vista, como consumidor y teniendo ya unas primeras impresiones, recomiendo ampliamente estas cuerdas. Considero que, como primera compra, valen mucho la pena. A pesar del precio, posiblemente puedo catalogar estas cuerdas como Calidad - Precio. ¡En serio, no te arrepentirás!