DR strings

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Re: DR strings

For the record, I've not personally run in to any string breakage problems with DR's, only the inconsistent windings which lead to intonation issues and sometimes some odd warbling tones.

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Now again, it's been a few years since I've given them a fair chance. When they did have inconsistent windings I would often put them under the scope to look at the problem. The patterns of inconsistency were typically so consistent along their length (things like one wide gap, one narrow, two tight wraps, one gap on the other side, then a tight wrap, then repeat) that it seemed to indicate a problem that could have been traceable to a particular machine or guide. It's quite possible, perhaps even likely that they've tracked this problem down and corrected it by now,

They haven't.

and maybe their current strings are perfectly fine.

They aren't.

I just don't know for sure, but am speaking of experiences over a period of several years, dating primarily back 4-5 years ago or more.

Unfortunately, my experience with DRs (which mirrors yours) occurred only in the last several months. As I've said, their tone, feel, and durability are second to none and I would still be using them exclusively if not for the fact that I don't have the time or inclination to play russian roulette with packs of strings..

I really wish they would just correct their issues once and for all, and issue a statement letting the general public know so I can go back to using them.