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DR Strings Sunbeam - Nickel Plated Round Core Bass 45-105

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String Gauge Medium
Color Silver
Instrument Acoustic Bass Guitar, Electric Bass Guitar
String Material Type Nickel Steel

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  • The next generation of nickel-plated bass strings wound on round Core Wire
  • Offers the combination of brightness, warmth and flexibility desired by fretless bass players and those looking for a traditional sound
  • Round Core construction with nickel-plated steel wrap wire produces warmth, A soft feel and increased response to pickups due to their increased Magnetic content
  • 45, 65, 85, 105

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Sunbeams are another step forward on a continuing path for players who constantly seek to upgrade their skills and tools to achieve musical satisfaction. Sunbeams are the next generation of nickel-plated bass strings as they are wound on round cores. Sunbeams are a step forward for the traditional player and the advanced exponent of fretless bass player, both of whom want brightness and warmth. Sunbeams feature the easily recognizable feel and flexibility of DR round core construction, with nickel warmth, softness of feel and increased response to magnetic pickup'sdue to the sensitive magnetic content (compared to stainless steel) of the nickel plated wrap wire.

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SUNBEAMS™ Bass Strings are the next generation of nickel-plated bass strings wound on round core wire. They offer the combination of brightness, warmth and flexibility desired by fretless bass players and those looking for a traditional sound. Their round core construction with nickel-plated steel wrap wire produce warmth, a soft feel and increased response to pickups due to their increased magnetic content.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
275 global ratings

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Customers like the brightness, comfort, durability, value, and tuning of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound great, feel good on the fingers, and last a decently long time. Customers are also satisfied with quality, and texture.

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35 customers mention30 positive5 negative

Customers like the tuning of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound great, consistent, and mellow. Some say that the nickel does smooth the sound out a bit. Overall, most are happy with the quality and durability of the strings.

"Nice mellow sounding round wound strings, not your Getty Lee bright tone but a round clean tone and a bit nicer on the fingers." Read more

"These strings sound great and last a long time" Read more

"...virtually no negatives with Sunbeams, great lows, bright mids and I love the tone. So far very durable and I play a lot...." Read more

"...They're Great. Very nice sounding, easy on the fingers, they stay in tune. Pretty damned durable even with heavy playing." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention they're well-balanced, and a pleasure to play. Some say that the strings don't disappoint.

"...If you have not tried them you should. They're Great. Very nice sounding, easy on the fingers, they stay in tune...." Read more

"Excellent strings. There are others that sound just as good but these feel the best under your fingers." Read more

"...The feel and playability is also great all the strings are well balanced and a pleasure to play...." Read more

"...These don't disappoint...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they resonate and strong throughout their lifespan, last a decently long time, and have great sustain. Some say that the quality is high and consistent set-to-set.

"These strings sound great and last a long time" Read more

"...So far very durable and I play a lot. They're friendlier than steel to my fingers and frets...." Read more

"...Very nice sounding, easy on the fingers, they stay in tune. Pretty damned durable even with heavy playing." Read more

"...The hex core really keeps the string resonate and strong throughout it's lifespan, meaning if you like the sound of old strings but are tired of..." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument strings easy to grab a hold of and feel good on the fingers. They say the strings are well balanced and a pleasure to play. Some mention that the roundwounds are easier on their fingers than steel.

"...not your Getty Lee bright tone but a round clean tone and a bit nicer on the fingers." Read more

"...So far very durable and I play a lot. They're friendlier than steel to my fingers and frets...." Read more

"...There are others that sound just as good but these feel the best under your fingers." Read more

"...can tell is that the Sunbeams are a little less bright but also easier on my fingers...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers like the texture of the musical instrument strings. They mention that it has a silky feel, is smooth, and is crisp as ever. Some like the feel under the finger and there is little or string squeak.

"I love these strings! Nice silky feel, and a great cross between old school thump and crispy. Highly recommended." Read more

"...They are easier roundwounds on the fingers, with a smooth and tight wrap. I am tuned down to E flat and would not want any extra tension on these...." Read more

"...They have a good smooth top end and keep their tone for a good amount of time...." Read more

"...Crisp as ever." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument strings. They say it's a great set of strings for a good price.

"Great Strings for a great price. These roundwounds are way easier to play than some of the stiffer flatwounds...." Read more

"Great strings at a good price. Just the right amount of brightness and warmth for a modern take on old-school tone...." Read more

"$$$$ but worth every penny...." Read more

"Great strings- Average value..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound great and have a nice bright piano tone.

"...There's virtually no negatives with Sunbeams, great lows, bright mids and I love the tone. So far very durable and I play a lot...." Read more

"...While they sounded great and had a nice bright piano tone, the stainless steel was a bit rough on my fingers and not the sound I was looking for...." Read more

"...Cheaper than what I paid in the 90s. How? Plenty bright for nickel strings, and they have been lasting longer than what I recall from older DR..." Read more

"To me they have perfect tone, not too bright not to muddy." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the good tension of the musical instrument string.

"...These have good tension and the right amount of "mwah"." Read more

"...The feel of the Sunbeams are great as well. The tension is taught without feeling like industrial cables on your bass...." Read more

"...This is by far my favorite set. Smooth mellow tone, low tension, and a long lasting life!" Read more

"Love these strings. Easier tension because of their round core. And sound great! Just enough treble, but with great lows...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Gil
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice tone.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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Nice mellow sounding round wound strings, not your Getty Lee bright tone but a round clean tone and a bit nicer on the fingers.
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Matthew A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent strings
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023
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These strings sound great and last a long time
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Augie M
5.0 out of 5 stars The Sunbeams are the strings I compare everything else to.
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
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Been running Sunbeams 45-105 for about 6 months now on my Fender P-bass and more recently to my Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass and they sound out-of-this-world on both. I'm in a rock cover band and these strings resonate excellently in everything we do from Prince to Metallica. There's virtually no negatives with Sunbeams, great lows, bright mids and I love the tone. So far very durable and I play a lot. They're friendlier than steel to my fingers and frets. While I would still like to try some other strings, the Sunbeams have become my go-to strings that everything else gets compared to.
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Belerophon
5.0 out of 5 stars Some of The Nicest sounding Bass Strings
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
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If your a Bass Player you know what these are. If you have not tried them you should. They're Great. Very nice sounding, easy on the fingers, they stay in tune. Pretty damned durable even with heavy playing.
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J.C.
4.0 out of 5 stars $$$$ but worth every penny.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2017
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Excellent strings. There are others that sound just as good but these feel the best under your fingers.
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Joe Bova
5.0 out of 5 stars Has that Rotosound round wound piano like tonal quality but does not go dead after a performance
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019
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I began using Rotosound round wound strings back in the 70s to get that Chris Squire style piano like tone. However a number of years ago I started finding quality problems, the details are not important. After an arduous search, I found that the DR HI-Beams were an excellent replacement for the Rotosound getting a simlar tone and they would literally last weeks rather than days. I tried using DR Sunbeams as a replacement for DR HI-Beams as a test for comfort since I was playing more than usual and the HI-Beams were tearing up my fingers. Well, let me tell you, the only difference I can tell is that the Sunbeams are a little less bright but also easier on my fingers. They also keep their tone for weeks even thought they loose the edge after a few gigs, easy enough compensate with a little boost (~1-2 dB) at about 800 & 1100 Hz. While there are LOTS of different opinions which bass strings to use and lots of different styles. But if you want that full piano like tone you get with a tight round wound string and do not want mud, you should definitely give the Sunbeams a try. I bet you will like them!
6 people found this helpful
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James Cali
5.0 out of 5 stars Sunbeam bass strings
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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I love these strings! Nice silky feel, and a great cross between old school thump and crispy. Highly recommended.
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Adrian M
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tone and feel
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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I had decided to try Dr strings out and had decided on Hi beams. While they sounded great and had a nice bright piano tone, the stainless steel was a bit rough on my fingers and not the sound I was looking for. I decided to try the Sunbeams out and couldn't be happier! they sound great on my Ibanez Sr bass they sound full warm and fat yet they have enough brightness to give you great definition. The feel and playability is also great all the strings are well balanced and a pleasure to play. Overall im very happy with Dr strings both the Hi beams and Sunbeams have great quality and sound and I don't see myself going back to Daddario or Ernie ball strings anytime soon!
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Sam Vela
5.0 out of 5 stars Buenas cuerdas
Reviewed in Mexico on November 26, 2020
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Son buenas cuerdas, tienen un sonido cálido que me agradó. Montadas en un Jazz Bass me brindan un gran sonido. Son mis primeras DR, normalmente uso D'Addario que son más brillantes, quise probar otra marca y está me dejó satisfecho.
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
Reviewed in Germany on June 13, 2022
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Einfach nur wow!
Was für ein klarer, ausgewogener Klang.
Ich bin hellauf begeistert.
Mit Abstand die besten Saiten, die ich je gespielt habe.
Perfekt für meinen Sandberg Precision.
Sehr angenehm anzufassen.
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perry s
5.0 out of 5 stars Nickel softness
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2020
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If you want a low tension smooth low output string for jazz and blues this it
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antonio
5.0 out of 5 stars le corde DR sono sempre affidabili
Reviewed in Italy on July 2, 2021
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Da tempo usavo le DR Hi beam trovandomi sempre bene,(durano molto)
Questa volta ho voluto provare le Sunbeam riscontrando sempre una grande qualità ed un ottimo equilibrio di suono (45-105) Le ho montate su Jazz Fender.
Le consiglio.
Amazon me le ha consegnate in un giorno,nonostante la distanza(vivo in Sardegna)
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Bruno Pietoso
5.0 out of 5 stars Great feel and tone! Great strings!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2021
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Had some flatwounds on my precision bass and was a bit reluctant of putting these on my bass but since I have another bass strung with flatwounds, I wanted to have a different tonal palate and feel to my PB and boy was I surprised.

These strings are great. Yes they are roundwounds but they feel great, have a very good intonation, warmth and tone is versatile without being too bright or too dark. Just right.

I will definitely be buying more of these in the future. Also, I'm a big fan of Adam Clayton and when I read he uses these, also made me want to try them and glad I did.
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