DR Hi-Beam - 4 Brandnew Sets of Strings for 4-String - - Electric bass guitar (No reserve price)
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Four brand-new DR Hi-Beam bass string sets for a 4-string bass: 2 x LR-40, 1 x MLR-45, 1 x MR-45; long scale, light tension; total weight 1 kg.
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2x DR Hi-Beam LR-40; 40 60 80 100
1x DR Hi-Beam MLR-45; 45 65 80 100
1x DR Hi-Beam MR-45; 45-65 85105
DR Hi Beam LR 40 are light gauge (.040–.100) stainless steel, round wound, round core bass strings known for bright, musical tone, high flexibility, and long life.
What the LR 40 set includes
Gauges: .040 / .060 / .080 / .100
Material: Stainless steel wrap wire
Construction: Round wound on a round core, which is unusual in the industry
Scale: Long scale (typically 37 3/4")
Tension: Light
Tone and feel
Across the sources, several consistent characteristics appear:
Bright but not harsh — described as “musically bright” without abrasive overtones
Highly flexible — the round core makes them softer and more pliable than hex core strings
Smooth for stainless steel — less raspy than Dunlop or DR Fat Beams
Punchy and lively — strong attack and clarity, especially in the mids and highs
Long life and durability — repeatedly emphasized by DR and retailers
Gentle on frets — stainless steel but designed not to “eat your frets”
Who they’re for
Hi Beams are widely recommended for players who want:
A bright, cutting tone that stays bright for a long time
Easy playability thanks to the flexible round core
Punch and definition in rock, funk, fusion, and modern pop.
A lighter feel than medium or heavy sets.
They’re used by well known bassists such as Sting, Geezer Butler, Adam Clayton, Bootsy Collins, and Chris Wolstenholme
How LR 40 compares to other DR strings
Versus Fat Beams: Hi Beams are brighter and smoother, while Fat Beams are warmer and thicker. Hi Beams also feel less coarse
Versus hex core strings: Round core Hi Beams are softer, more flexible, and have a more “musical” brightness
2x DR Hi-Beam LR-40; 40 60 80 100
1x DR Hi-Beam MLR-45; 45 65 80 100
1x DR Hi-Beam MR-45; 45-65 85105
DR Hi Beam LR 40 are light gauge (.040–.100) stainless steel, round wound, round core bass strings known for bright, musical tone, high flexibility, and long life.
What the LR 40 set includes
Gauges: .040 / .060 / .080 / .100
Material: Stainless steel wrap wire
Construction: Round wound on a round core, which is unusual in the industry
Scale: Long scale (typically 37 3/4")
Tension: Light
Tone and feel
Across the sources, several consistent characteristics appear:
Bright but not harsh — described as “musically bright” without abrasive overtones
Highly flexible — the round core makes them softer and more pliable than hex core strings
Smooth for stainless steel — less raspy than Dunlop or DR Fat Beams
Punchy and lively — strong attack and clarity, especially in the mids and highs
Long life and durability — repeatedly emphasized by DR and retailers
Gentle on frets — stainless steel but designed not to “eat your frets”
Who they’re for
Hi Beams are widely recommended for players who want:
A bright, cutting tone that stays bright for a long time
Easy playability thanks to the flexible round core
Punch and definition in rock, funk, fusion, and modern pop.
A lighter feel than medium or heavy sets.
They’re used by well known bassists such as Sting, Geezer Butler, Adam Clayton, Bootsy Collins, and Chris Wolstenholme
How LR 40 compares to other DR strings
Versus Fat Beams: Hi Beams are brighter and smoother, while Fat Beams are warmer and thicker. Hi Beams also feel less coarse
Versus hex core strings: Round core Hi Beams are softer, more flexible, and have a more “musical” brightness
Details
Era
After 2000
Brand
DR Hi-Beam
Model
4 Brandnew Sets of Strings for 4-String
Physical condition
Brand New
Number of objects
4
Includes
No extra's
Weight
1 kg
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