DR Strings - Best Places To Buy?

[spongebob]

I've recently been using DR strings for the first time - their Lo Rider Nickels, 45/105.

 

Must say, I'm a bit of a convert - very nice tension, not to bright, just nice.

 

Tried looking where to buy them - doesn't seem that easy! Bass Direct and Andertons.....that's it!

 

Anywhere else that sells them? Just gives me more options going forward.

 

Mods - Please move if appropriate - I used General as I thought it more retail-based, than an actual string query. 😁

[Guest]

Strings Direct?

[Bolo]

I get my DDTs from Thomann. I can't find anyone that beats their price.

[peteb]

I used to get Lo Rider Nickels (same gauge) from Amazon for around £20, imported from the USA (one set at a time to avoid duty). They seem to have tightened up on that, but you can still get them at £31 with free postage... 

 

Edited July 4, 2022 by peteb

[ikay]

Lord of the Strings - https://lordofthestrings.com/en/bass/electric?types=4&categories=6&brands=37

 

 

[Bunion]

I’m a DR user mainly Fatbeams but I have been trying Pure Blues. 
I shop around the prices seem to change a bit but mainly bass direct have had the best prices lately 

[casapete]

Strings and Beyond have them currently for $23.95. But you have to factor in postage from the US,

and possibly some duty too if you’re unlucky. Even so, if you’re buying a few sets it could still

be worthwhile. 

[gazhowe]

I used Strings by Mail recently which worked out at less than £30 per set including shipping IIRC.  Here’s a link:

 

https://www.stringsbymail.com/electric-bass-strings-660/dr-661/lo-rider-1056/

Edited July 5, 2022 by gazhowe

[JohnR]

I buy three sets of Hi-Beam 30-90 at a time from http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/

 

$22USD per set and I haven't been hit with any import charges yet. 

[Clarky]

Amazon usually has them with Prime (next day) delivery. They are out of 45/105 but have 40/100 at £31 delivered, next day. Worth keeping an eye on Amazon I would say

 

Edit: oops, missed comment above on Amazon

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DR-Strings-40-100-Handmade-Lo-Rider/dp/B0002FO8CE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=3SPBHJQ2X34WJ&keywords=dr+nickel+lo+rider&qid=1657026274&sprefix=dr+lo+rider%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-2

Edited July 5, 2022 by Clarky

[pbasspecial]

I’ve just pushed the button on a set of green neon DR strings from Lord of the Strings. Costing me £28ish compared to £40+.

Thanks for the tip ikay!

[ern500evo]

I usually buy my Hi beams from Amazon. 

[ern500evo]

If you have Prime, they’re currently showing sets of 45-105 for £27 with free next day delivery