NickThomas Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Has anyone tried both of these... if so how do they differ? I fancy trying some on my jazz, but by there description they sound identical. Also are they long enough to go string thru body? Cheers, Nick. edit: oops , just noticed the FatBeams are stainless .... I'd still be interested to hear opinions on them both though Edited March 8, 2008 by NickThomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I swear by FatBeams I'd try Sunbeams, but they're hard to get and I hate the whole "E" commerce thing. I prefer shops, which limits me a little. I tried the FatBeams out of curiousity instead of my usual Elixirs. I use 45,65,80,100 sets with a 125 on the V stringer. They're round-cored, which makes the much less rigid and more compliant than Hex-cored alternatives. They are bright, so if you favour nickel warmth, perhaps they may be too much. That said, its a nice brightness, and my first set went off the boil after about 9 months, but are still okay at a year old!! I don't slap, but if you do, you'd want to change them sooner than that. [b]Pros[/b]; Excellent response to player input. Will easily play low and fast. Easy on your fretting hand (and presumably your frets, too!) Excellent tonal qualities & Harmonic output. Loads of growl and punch you never knew you had! Last well. Good string to string feel. They seem well made. I've yet to have a duff string. Not too rough under the fingers like some brands. Smooth rather than raw. [b]Cons[/b]; Quite expensive (£27 for a 4 string set at retail prices) Might be too bright for some. Might be too aggressive sounding without a tweak of the tone controls (but that's an easy fix) Not much else! I'm currently running them on a Vigier Passion 5 string and a Squier 70's VMJ with a BadAss on it. They work superbly well on both. I'll fit them to the Yamaha Attitude next. It needs them. Stock strings were evil. I tried EB slinkies and hated them. Elixirs are on there at the mo', but they sound too "glassy" and unnatural combined with a phenolic fretboard. When the Elixirs on the Warwick Infinity SN4 go, I reckon the DRs will end up on there, too (or I'll go back to Yellow Labels, I like those. EMPs were awful!) Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThomas Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks for that . Just ordered up some of my regular strings (Sadowskys) , but might have a change around next time. I know you're e-commerce wary but I thought I'd just give you the heads up on this. The guys I get my strings from in the States are doing 2 sets of Fatbeams for just over £28 shipped. I've been using them for 4 years and I've only ever had excellent service from them . Linky ... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-Medium-Lite-Electric-Bass-Strings_W0QQitemZ110195980582QQihZ001QQcategoryZ41432QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Cheers, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='NickThomas' post='155572' date='Mar 11 2008, 09:30 PM']Thanks for that . Just ordered up some of my regular strings (Sadowskys) , but might have a change around next time. I know you're e-commerce wary but I thought I'd just give you the heads up on this. The guys I get my strings from in the States are doing 2 sets of Fatbeams for just over £28 shipped. I've been using them for 4 years and I've only ever had excellent service from them . Linky ... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-Medium-Lite-Electric-Bass-Strings_W0QQitemZ110195980582QQihZ001QQcategoryZ41432QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Cheers, Nick.[/quote] I have recently discovered DR strings, they really are very good, one thing i noticed DR flatwounds! Please someone try some out, i have just strung my fortress with EB flats but would love to know what they're like given the quality of the roundwounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Hi nick Thanks very much for the link, ive been paying that for one set of sunbeam from strings direct, ill def be using these guys from now on, i take it theres no extra import tax or anything, also how long do they take to get here. Cheers- LEE Thanks for that . Just ordered up some of my regular strings (Sadowskys) , but might have a change around next time. I know you're e-commerce wary but I thought I'd just give you the heads up on this. The guys I get my strings from in the States are doing 2 sets of Fatbeams for just over £28 shipped. I've been using them for 4 years and I've only ever had excellent service from them . Linky ... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-Medium-Lite-Electric-Bass-Strings_W0QQitemZ110195980582QQihZ001QQcategoryZ41432QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Cheers, Nick. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugden Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Im a massive fan of sunbeams, got two sets of low rider nickels and they are very similar to sunbeams except well abit more low in their tone The MyMusic Stuff are brilliant always had great fast service just remember to order them a few weeks in advance if you want to change strings before a gig. Never had duties on top but it can happen depending how many you order. But they sent me Thomastik jazz rounds instead of flats with my last order and replaced them with flats straight away no questions asked. Very quick email responses as well. Theres just no point in paying stupid UK prices when thse guys are about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThomas Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 I'm not 100% sure but I think the threshold before you have to pay vat or import tax is £30 including shipping. So this is just inside that ... I've never had to pay it with my Sadowskys , and they come out at just over £21 posted. I've had delivery vary between 5 and 9 days Cheers, Nick. [quote name='lee650' post='155669' date='Mar 12 2008, 12:01 AM']Hi nick Thanks very much for the link, ive been paying that for one set of sunbeam from strings direct, ill def be using these guys from now on, i take it theres no extra import tax or anything, also how long do they take to get here. Cheers- LEE Thanks for that . Just ordered up some of my regular strings (Sadowskys) , but might have a change around next time. I know you're e-commerce wary but I thought I'd just give you the heads up on this. The guys I get my strings from in the States are doing 2 sets of Fatbeams for just over £28 shipped. I've been using them for 4 years and I've only ever had excellent service from them . Linky ... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-Medium-Lite-Electric-Bass-Strings_W0QQitemZ110195980582QQihZ001QQcategoryZ41432QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Cheers, Nick.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Thanks for the link, Nick. I might well give 'em a try... I really do like DR strings, but they can be a bit pricey (which applies to strings in general!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Some of the deals are better than others but 2 sets for the price of one is stonking. No Jazz Flats though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 [quote name='NickThomas' post='155572' date='Mar 11 2008, 09:30 PM']Thanks for that . Just ordered up some of my regular strings (Sadowskys) , but might have a change around next time. I know you're e-commerce wary but I thought I'd just give you the heads up on this. The guys I get my strings from in the States are doing 2 sets of Fatbeams for just over £28 shipped. I've been using them for 4 years and I've only ever had excellent service from them . Linky ... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-Medium-Lite-Electric-Bass-Strings_W0QQitemZ110195980582QQihZ001QQcategoryZ41432QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-sets-DR-Fat-Beams-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Cheers, Nick.[/quote] Link added to Wiki - perhaps someone can do the honours for the DR's as I have never used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Good eBay tip off. I've just ordered some Hi Beams. Has anyone noticed much of a difference between Hi Beams and Fat Beams? I initially went with the Marcus Miller-endorsed factor but actually seem to prefer the Hi Beams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 This is from the DR site. (scroll down for the bass strings, naturally) The summaries above each string are the same as on the main site, but it also details available gauges...[url="http://www.drstrings.com/pdf/drstrings_catalog.pdf"]DR strings (PDF)[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThomas Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='158440' date='Mar 16 2008, 04:12 PM']This is from the DR site. (scroll down for the bass strings, naturally) The summaries above each string are the same as on the main site, but it also details available gauges...[url="http://www.drstrings.com/pdf/drstrings_catalog.pdf"]DR strings (PDF)[/url][/quote] Excellent ... thanks for that ... I might just order one of each and a/b them on my two jazz's btw ... the strings I ordered last Tuesday night arrived today , they were posted on the Wednesday , so took 5 days. Suits me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Wow... great eBay link. 2 for the price of 1 by the cheapest around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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