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🎶 Elevate your groove with strings that shine and last!
DR Strings HI-BEAM™ Series 5 String Bass Strings feature nickel-plated hex cores and stainless steel round wound construction, delivering a bright, punchy tone with lasting durability. Designed for short scale 5-string bass guitars, these professional-grade strings offer balanced medium gauge tension (.045-.125) and come with a 1-year manufacturer warranty, making them a top choice for serious bassists seeking clarity and reliability.


| ASIN | B0002H0S62 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,596 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 20 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Brand | DR Strings |
| Brand Name | DR Strings |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Coating description | coated |
| Colour | Silver |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,547 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Uncoated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00600781000185 |
| Included Components | Bass Strings |
| Instrument | Bass Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Strings for bassguitar |
| Item Weight | 0.12 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | DR Strings |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MR5-45 |
| Material Type | Stainless steel |
| Model Name | DR Strings Hi-Beam Round Core Bass Medium 5 String |
| Model Number | MR5-45 |
| Product Warranty | 1 year manufactor. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bass guitar |
| Set Name | HI-BEAM™ |
| String Gauge | .045 |
| String Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| String gauge | .045 |
| String material type | Stainless Steel |
| UPC | 600781000185 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Each |
T**N
Great feeling and sound
Love DR strings ,had issues with red devils being dead out out of the packet ,so thought I'd try hi beams as they get good reviews ,they sound and feel great ,waited till they were on offer ,sound bright and zingy but lots of bottom end ,no issues with dead strings on these
D**S
Great bass strings, nice and bright!
These strings have been a great addition to my VM '77 Jazz Bass. Even after wearing in the brightness remains while keeping that authentic jazz bass tone.
G**L
Astounding quality
I'm actually a little speechless, these strings are perfect for metal, rock, blues, jazz, anything. They sound bright, even after 6 months. (I'll be buying more soon, don't worry.) They feel very strong, though relenting on your skin. As someone who plays finger-style, I can't recommend these enough. I personally prefer these over Ernie Ball and D'Addario - the only breaker in this deal is the price. If you're touring and need to change strings every fortnight, (or weekly! ...shudder), the price will become hefty. For the studio? Worth every penny.
I**N
Top quality
First time using these strings and I'm blown away by how brilliant they are. So they're now going on all my basses
A**R
Four Stars
Great strings. Nice balanced sound. Not as bright sounding as I was expecting.
H**S
wow bright n zingy!
They say strings make a big difference to your tone, and TBH I was a bit sceptical until I tried these. These have brought my Fender Jazz to life ( I was even thinking of getting rid of it!). Very crisp when new, have slightly mellowed after a few gigs and rehersals but still clangy enough to slap with (if that's your thing). Lovely loose tension which I like and nice on the fingers, highly recommended, not the cheapest strings out there but you get what you pay for, quality.
B**H
My go to for steel strings
These are what steel strings should be. I’ve tried others but they don’t hit the same as these.
A**Y
The best for C Standard
THE best string for down tuning. I use the lower 4 strings for playing in C Standard on a Rickenbacker 4003 and they last a good year before going dead. Pricey, but worth it
A**E
Cordes de référence pour basse
Fait ressortir le grain typique de ma WW SS1 comme aucune autre marque. La qualité a un prix...
G**O
Qualità e marchio importante
Pacco non perfettamente sigillato nella spedizione. Per il resto sono corde di qualità, morbide e buon feeling
B**L
Five Stars
Great prices and delivery of the best Bass strings on the planet!
L**O
Recomendo
Qualidade muito boa, estou usando há um tempo e recomendo.
V**E
Filets ronds au son chaud
Ayant monté des filets plats sur ma precision classic vibes,j'avais un son bien roots mais manquant un peu de définition,normal; Je cherchais une meilleure définition mais pas au détriment d'une certaine chaleur,que je n'avais pas rencontré avec une autre marque, J'ai trouvé la bonne référence ,les mêmes cordes que mon idole Sting dans sa 1ere période,alors vous pouvez y aller ,ça sonne ,c'est préçis et chaud...
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