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DR Sunbeams are roundwound nickel-plated bass strings built on a round core rather than the usual hex core. The round core makes them feel softer and more flexible under the fingers, and DR says it gives a warmer, more resonant tone with strong pickup response. Gauges 40-60-80-100 make this a light set, so it suits players who bend and play fingerstyle and want less tension than a standard medium set. Reviewers tend to rate them highly for tone and feel; the trade-offs are the higher cost of a boutique string and a shorter bright phase than some coated sets.
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Lowest price we've seen: $25.99 on Nov 7 at Guitar Center. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 7.
Buyers who review these strings tend to be enthusiastic, calling them among the best bass strings they have used and recommending them to others. The praise centers on tone and feel rather than durability.
DR Strings Sunbeams NLR-40 Light is a set of four roundwound bass strings. Each string has nickel-plated wrap wire over a round core, which is the construction DR is known for.
The nickel-plated wrap wire gives a warm tone and a soft feel, and it increases response to magnetic pickups. The strings are made for traditional bass players as well as fretless players who want more brightness and warmth.
