DR Hi Beams / Lo Riders

[BassAdder60]

Anyone using DR Hi Beams 45-105 on a PBass ? Or 45-100 Lo Riders ? 

 

Im tuned 1/2 step down so I’m hoping they work well ( normally use Fender Nickel Plated rounds ) 

 

Seeking a brighter sounding string for finger style rock 

Edited May 1, 2023 by BassAdder60

[EBS_freak]

Lo riders stainless will give you the hi beam sound zingy sound but will have higher tension when you drop the tuning.

[BassAdder60]

  On 30/04/2023 at 00:08, EBS_freak said:

Lo riders stainless will give you the hi beam sound zingy sound but will have higher tension when you drop the tuning.

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Thank you .. just amended my order to 45/100 Lo Riders 👍

Edited May 1, 2023 by BassAdder60

[Guest]

  On 30/04/2023 at 00:08, EBS_freak said:

Lo riders stainless will give you the hi beam sound zingy sound but will have higher tension when you drop the tuning.

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This is my string of choice in Eb on a Jazz bass played mainly with a pick - perfect tension for me, quite a low action and no fret rattle. A great rock / punk tone. 

[BassAdder60]

  On 01/05/2023 at 20:14, NAS Bass said:

This is my string of choice in Eb on a Jazz bass played mainly with a pick - perfect tension for me, quite a low action and no fret rattle. A great rock / punk tone. 

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Lo Riders or Hi Beams ? 

[chris_b]

DR make DDT strings especially for down tuning.

[Guest]

  On 01/05/2023 at 21:20, BassAdder60 said:

Lo Riders or Hi Beams ? 

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Lo Riders

[Gwilym]

I doubt there will be hardly any noticeable difference in tension when tuning up or down by a semi-tone.

I would go with hi beams unless you prefer the feel of a stiffer string. 

[BassAdder60]

  On 02/05/2023 at 06:23, Gwilym said:

I doubt there will be hardly any noticeable difference in tension when tuning up or down by a semi-tone.

I would go with hi beams unless you prefer the feel of a stiffer string. 

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Lo Riders in bound !! 
 

They are hex core so stiffer tension so it may help tuning to Eb 

 

Youre right though as I tune down standard 45-100 nickel wound Fender strings without issue. 

[BassAdder60]

Ok Hi Beams and Lo Riders 45-100 arrived 

 

Popped the Hi Beams on and didn’t like them !! 
 

I guess I’m a Nickel Roundwound lover as I popped my Fender Vintage Nickel back on  and it’s more my sound 

 

So I’ve got a 1 day old set of Hi Beams ( cut for a PBass ) 45-100 see classifieds on here 

Edited May 5, 2023 by BassAdder60