astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
you guys into them? my preferred local shop is now a dealer.
I've been using Elixirs mostly, does DR make a decent coated string?
I've been using Elixirs mostly, does DR make a decent coated string?
DR strings
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Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: DR strings
I used Black Beauties for a while.
Broke 4 different strings over 6 days - two high E's, a G and a D
I use D'addarrio's now.
I used Black Beauties for a while.
Broke 4 different strings over 6 days - two high E's, a G and a D
I use D'addarrio's now.
Lazarus1140
New member
Re: DR strings
not a fan of DRs
not a fan of DRs
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: DR strings
Yeah
They're damn cool though
If I got a neon color Ibanez, like a yellow or green one, I'd get matching strings
Just for pictures, 'cause not only do they break a lot, but the color fades damn fast
Yeah
They're damn cool though
If I got a neon color Ibanez, like a yellow or green one, I'd get matching strings
Just for pictures, 'cause not only do they break a lot, but the color fades damn fast
J
Jessie's ghost
Guest
Re: DR strings
I've never tried them. I have to admit that I've always been confused. Is DR. Strings an actual medical doctor?
I've never tried them. I have to admit that I've always been confused. Is DR. Strings an actual medical doctor?
Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
Re: DR strings
I have never had a problem with DR strings... They are my favorites...
They feel great, have more sustain than Daddarios.... etc. Just better strings...
I have never had a problem with DR strings... They are my favorites...
They feel great, have more sustain than Daddarios.... etc. Just better strings...
CTN
The Drama Dude
Re: DR strings
DR Strings are good stuff man.
Actually, my band is endorsed by them. Only reason I don't use them at the moment though, is cuz they don't have any 11-52 sets (which is my preferred gauge).
I have to use D'Addario XLs 11-52, and I have to buy wound 3rds separately (another personal preference).
DR Strings are good stuff man.
Actually, my band is endorsed by them. Only reason I don't use them at the moment though, is cuz they don't have any 11-52 sets (which is my preferred gauge).
I have to use D'Addario XLs 11-52, and I have to buy wound 3rds separately (another personal preference).
David Collins
New member
Re: DR strings
Some people love 'em, and they certainly can offer a different feel and tone which others don't. Personally though, in the few hundred DR sets I've installed I have found way more quality control issues than with pretty much any other brand, easily 10x or more than companies like D'addario, GHS, Dean Markley, Ernie Ball, etc.
I run in to stuff like this all the time -
Loose or uneven windings, often found in a consistent repetitive pattern indicating some issue with a particular tool or spooling method, which can lead to chronic intonation issues.
I'd really love to love them, but with the high rate of defective strings I've encountered I just can't. It's been a couple of years since I really gave them a fair shot, and maybe these issues have finally been remedied, I don't know. I hope so, but I found problems for so long that I just don't feel like betting my own money on it.
Some people love 'em, and they certainly can offer a different feel and tone which others don't. Personally though, in the few hundred DR sets I've installed I have found way more quality control issues than with pretty much any other brand, easily 10x or more than companies like D'addario, GHS, Dean Markley, Ernie Ball, etc.
I run in to stuff like this all the time -
Loose or uneven windings, often found in a consistent repetitive pattern indicating some issue with a particular tool or spooling method, which can lead to chronic intonation issues.
I'd really love to love them, but with the high rate of defective strings I've encountered I just can't. It's been a couple of years since I really gave them a fair shot, and maybe these issues have finally been remedied, I don't know. I hope so, but I found problems for so long that I just don't feel like betting my own money on it.
John_L
New member
Re: DR strings
DR are the best strings you can get. They are tighter wound than most other brands so they have more material in the strings which mean you A) don't chew up your frets and fingers and B) don't have to use telegraph wire to get tone.
The colourd strings are maybe a bit gimmicky but the normal ones are great.
You do have to look for holograms on the box as they have been victims of faking recently.
DR are the best strings you can get. They are tighter wound than most other brands so they have more material in the strings which mean you A) don't chew up your frets and fingers and B) don't have to use telegraph wire to get tone.
The colourd strings are maybe a bit gimmicky but the normal ones are great.
You do have to look for holograms on the box as they have been victims of faking recently.
John_L
New member
St_Genesius
New member
Re: DR strings
Some time in the past couple of years The Internet decided that DRs had terrible QC and tended to break, so now whenever they're mentioned, those are the stories that come trotting out.
Personally, I haven't had any significant troubles with the dozens of sets I've installed over the past 7 years or so (didn't discover the brand until 2003).
For Bass, their Fat Beams are my preferred string. For guitar, well, I've used both the Tite-Fits and the Pure Blues on several different instruments and... I like D'addario better. Nothing to do with quality, tuning or breakage. I just like the feel and sound of the EXLs more.
Some time in the past couple of years The Internet decided that DRs had terrible QC and tended to break, so now whenever they're mentioned, those are the stories that come trotting out.
Personally, I haven't had any significant troubles with the dozens of sets I've installed over the past 7 years or so (didn't discover the brand until 2003).
For Bass, their Fat Beams are my preferred string. For guitar, well, I've used both the Tite-Fits and the Pure Blues on several different instruments and... I like D'addario better. Nothing to do with quality, tuning or breakage. I just like the feel and sound of the EXLs more.
Wattage
High Voltologist
Re: DR strings
I used the Pure Blues for a long time and I had pretty good luck with them. I did have a period of time where I had some issues with them, wasn't breakage it was corrosion in the package that was my problem. They said they fixed the issue but I never went back, stayed with D'Addario.
Just found out a friend does a lot of print work for them so he is trying to get me some to use and entice me back. I used to work for the D'Addario's ages ago and they are a Long Island company so really I don't have a desire to switch back.
I used the Pure Blues for a long time and I had pretty good luck with them. I did have a period of time where I had some issues with them, wasn't breakage it was corrosion in the package that was my problem. They said they fixed the issue but I never went back, stayed with D'Addario.
Just found out a friend does a lot of print work for them so he is trying to get me some to use and entice me back. I used to work for the D'Addario's ages ago and they are a Long Island company so really I don't have a desire to switch back.
woemoejack
New member
Re: DR strings
Astro, try the set with Dime on the front. They're treated, but not "coated in junk" treated. I think its a regular 10-42 set. I used them for a looong time and never had issues. They always seemed to keep their tone longer, could be the treatment I guess. They're worth a shot if you ask me
Astro, try the set with Dime on the front. They're treated, but not "coated in junk" treated. I think its a regular 10-42 set. I used them for a looong time and never had issues. They always seemed to keep their tone longer, could be the treatment I guess. They're worth a shot if you ask me
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: DR strings
I tried them for a while and they broke a lot. It was funny, I was expecting to be the only person who was going to say that, but it seems that several others have shared my experience.
I have a permanent scar on my wrist from a DR string - a wound G snapping off my Strat, when I was SRVannabe-ing and playing 13-56s, and quite literally slitting my wrist. It bled a lot and was kind of hard to get under control. I was at band practice in a garage and it looked like somebody cut a chicken's head off in there.
If we ever meet in person, I will show you guys the scar.
I tried them for a while and they broke a lot. It was funny, I was expecting to be the only person who was going to say that, but it seems that several others have shared my experience.
I have a permanent scar on my wrist from a DR string - a wound G snapping off my Strat, when I was SRVannabe-ing and playing 13-56s, and quite literally slitting my wrist. It bled a lot and was kind of hard to get under control. I was at band practice in a garage and it looked like somebody cut a chicken's head off in there.
If we ever meet in person, I will show you guys the scar.
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Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
Re: DR strings
This old guitar tech said one time he had a pack of ernie ball acoustic strings that he was putting on a guitar for someone, he said the G string broke and shot into his skin. He said he pulled it out and it was in about 1/4 inch. That probably hurt like a *****.
This old guitar tech said one time he had a pack of ernie ball acoustic strings that he was putting on a guitar for someone, he said the G string broke and shot into his skin. He said he pulled it out and it was in about 1/4 inch. That probably hurt like a *****.
