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Your cart is empty.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 nickelplated 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 pickups due to the sensitive magnetic content (compared to stainless steel) of the nickel plated wrap wire.
Al V
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
They have a nice round wound sound without being too rough. I only change them a few times a year and I play constantly in 3 bands doing a few gigs a month. Also kind of squeaky clean sound in the first week or so then smooth right out for a few months. I have not tried boiling them to clean but will try that next time for a change.
Robert Fedele
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
Switched from Stainless Steel Round Wounds to Sunbeams on my short scale basses and really pleased with the sound and feel. Great tone but not as harsh for more of a vintage sound. These also have a round core which reduces some of the string noise you get with hex cores. I've used DR HI-Beams and Lo-Riders for over 20 years on all my basses but may switch to the Sunbeams on all of them.
Cesar
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2022
Was so excited to try these out since I've been reading good reviews on other websites. But once I've put them on, I was shocked to see that they don't seem to be the right length (the winding that goes on the tuning posts are on the fretboard right next to the first fret). I've double checked the package and this page and nowhere it says that the strings are for short scales (I initially thought that I didn't see it). I'm really disappointed by this product and I expect a refund since it is not what I've ordered.Be careful if you're thinking about buying those strings!!!
Robert L. McGraw
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
Perfect match for Gibson SG bass. Great even tone. String tension feels good, tunes and intonates well.
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