Thursday, September 29, 2011

DR Strings Hi-Beam - Stainless Steel Round Core Medium 6 String 30-130

DR Strings Hi-Beam - Stainless Steel Round Core Medium 6 String 30-130 Review



Hi-Beam stainless steel bass strings are round wound and constructed upon a round core, which is unique in the industry. Hi-Beams require much more time, care, and extra steps to make than other bass strings. The extra effort DR expends making Hi-Beams results in a bass string that is highly flexible, musically bright (not harshly bright) and renowned for durability, unusually long life, consistency, and string-to-string balance. They don't eat your frets..


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

DR Handmade RDE9 Red Devils Lite Electric Guitar Strings (9-42)

DR Handmade RDE9 Red Devils Lite Electric Guitar Strings (9-42) Review



DR Handmade RDE9 Red Devils Lite Electric Guitar Strings (9-42) Feature

  • 9-42
The HandMade String? is now The HandMade COATED String?! DR HandMade Strings, makers of the world's finest handmade guitar and bass strings, now combines the latest wire technology with old-fashioned craftsmanship. DR's EXTRA-Life? is the world's finest coated string. EXTRA-Life? has a super thin advanced .0003" coating on the plain strings and on the wrap wire. The wrap wire is coated before the string is wound. The 1st and 2nd plain strings are coated. This coating includes a corrosion inhibiting lacquer for extra protection against damaging substances such as perspiration, dirt, humidity and "acid hands". DR's EXTRA-Life? strings offer players a superior coated string without sacrificing the crisp tone, clarity, and volume of traditional DR HandMade Strings. Red Devils? have a red coating that make every guitar look great!   Gauges: .009; .011; .016; .024; .032; .042  


Monday, September 26, 2011

DR Strings Rare - Phosphor Bronze 12 String Acoustictic: Lite

DR Strings Rare - Phosphor Bronze 12 String Acoustictic: Lite Review



DR Strings Rare - Phosphor Bronze 12 String Acoustictic: Lite Feature

  • Gauges 10-14-24-30-39-48, 10-14-09-12-18-28 Stronger voice Loud, warm tone
The RARE?  phosphor bronze acoustic strings are a departure from the standard bronze string currently available... possessing a new, different, and stronger "voice". When DR set out to produce a string with new characteristics, the goal was to redesign contemporary thinking about what phosphor bronze can do for a good acoustic guitar. Hand-carved arch-tops and dreadnaughts and good steel string acoustic guitars of rosewood, maple, and mahogany seem to benefit from a distinct improvement in tone, depth, and sustain with RARE?  phosphor strings. Players who want a fatter, louder sound, a deeper bottom... (who like to hear their guitars ring out..) will appreciate the RARE?  phosphor tone, sound, and feel. Gauges: E 10, 10; B 14, 14; G 24, 09; D 30, 12; A 39, 18; E 48, 28


Saturday, September 24, 2011

DR Strings NGE-9 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Light

DR Strings NGE-9 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Light Review



DR Strings NGE-9 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Light Feature

  • Luminescent
  • Long Lasting
  • No loss of tone
NEON Hi-Def Green Electric 9-42. Super bright colors that will sound clear, bright and musical. NEON's are 100% black light active and will glow under ANY UV light source.


Friday, September 23, 2011

DR Strings Lo Rider H-120 Low B 5th Bass String

DR Strings Lo Rider H-120 Low B 5th Bass String Review



DR Strings Lo Rider H-120 Low B 5th Bass String Feature

  • Gauge 120 Roundwound and constructed on a hexagonal core More depth of tone and stiffer than Hi-Beams Great consistency and great string-to-string balance Fits scale lengths up to 37-3/4"
Lo-Rider stainless steel bass strings from DR are roundwound and constructed upon a hexagonal core. Lo-Riders provide more depth of tone, and are a bit stiffer than Hi-Beams. Bass players who are into slapping, popping, and tapping will love the high end and depth of Lo-Riders. The slight bit of stiffness makes these strings very accurate when playing harmonics. Great consistency, and great string-to-string balance are DR hallmarks. Fits bass scale lengths up to 37-3/4". Gauge 120.


Thursday, September 22, 2011

DR Strings Zebra Lite Acoustic-Electric Guitar Strings

DR Strings Zebra Lite Acoustic-Electric Guitar Strings Review



ZEBRA? electric-acoustics! Yes, for acoustic-electric guitars with piezo pick-ups under the bridge... or magnetic pickups in the sound hole. Any amplified acoustic comes alive when you put on the ZEBRA? strings. Revolutionary because no one has ever done this before, and no one else does it yet. It is the very first string where you can see the difference. Every other coil is nickel-plated steel, every other coil is RARE? phosphor bronze... wound on hex cores. Gauges: .010; .014; .022; .030; .038; .048


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

DR Strings Lo-Rider - Stainless Steel Hex Core Bass 30-130

DR Strings Lo-Rider - Stainless Steel Hex Core Bass 30-130 Review



DR Strings Lo-Rider - Stainless Steel Hex Core Bass 30-130 Feature

  • Guages 30-45-65-85-105-130 Roundwound and constructed on a hexagonal core More depth of tone and stiffer than Hi-Beams Great consistency and great string-to-string balance Fits scale lengths up to 37-3/4"
Lo-Rider nickel-plated bass strings are based upon hexagonal cores, wound with nickel-plated steel, specifically designed for a softer feel and a traditional warm nickel sound. These bass strings are even, long lasting, and loud... with a mid-range growl. An excellent string for fretless basses Lo-Riders who love to funk..


Tuesday, September 20, 2011

D'Addario ECG25 Chromes Flat Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light, 12-52

D'Addario ECG25 Chromes Flat Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light, 12-52 Review



D'Addario ECG25 Chromes Flat Wound Electric Guitar Strings, Light, 12-52 Feature

  • Popular flatwounds with smooth feel, warm/mellow tone and tighter tension
  • "Ribbon" wound and polished for ultra-smooth feel and warm, mellow tone
  • String Gauges; Plain steel .012, .016, Nickel Wound .024, .032, .042, .052
  • Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for fresh strings, always!
  • Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
  • Popular flat wounds with smooth feel, warm/mellow tone and tighter tension
  • Ribbon wound and polished for ultra-smooth feel and warm, mellow tone
D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Electric Guitar strings are famed for their smooth feel and warm, mellow tone. The strings are wound and then polished to produce an incredibly smooth surface.


Sunday, September 18, 2011

DR Strings DDT-11 Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings, Heavy

DR Strings DDT-11 Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings, Heavy Review



DR Strings DDT-11 Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings, Heavy Feature

  • Stable, Accurate, Clear
  • DDT Strings go right into tune and lock in.
  • Be surprised how little adjustments you make.
Dr’s ddt line was specifically designed to enable players to maintain stable and consistent tuning under any alternate tuning situation. Ddt strings go right into tune and lock in. Dr strings has formulated specific technologies to enhance the performance and tone with drop-down tuning strings. Dr strings believe ddt’s are the first guitar and bass string sets specifically designed to work for drop tunings. They are so stable it is almost eerie. -af


Friday, September 16, 2011

DR Handmade EH11 Tite Fit Extra Heavy Electric Guitar Strings (11-50)

DR Handmade EH11 Tite Fit Extra Heavy Electric Guitar Strings (11-50) Review



DR Handmade EH11 Tite Fit Extra Heavy Electric Guitar Strings (11-50) Feature

  • 11-50
Tite-Fit? round-wound nickel-plated electric guitar strings are designed to be a great all-around string. They are available in a wide range ot gauges. Based upon a round core, the construction techniques for the Tite-Fit? electrics are very old. However, the core wire and wrap wire in DR's are the latest, most advanced and expensive metals available. For flexibility, tone, and long string life whether you play rock, blues, heavy metal, or jazz, Tite-Fits? are an incredible all around string. Gauges: .011; .014; .018; .028; .038; .050


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin G String Medium Silver-Perlon

Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin G String Medium Silver-Perlon Review



Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Violin G String Medium Silver-Perlon Feature

  • 4/4 violin, G String
  • Medium guage, Ball end
  • Silver Winding - Perlon Core
Dominant series violin strings are one of the most widely-used synthetic strings. A highly flexible, multi-strand nylon core makes these comparable in sound and feel to natural gut. The E string is aluminum/steel or plain steel, ball or loop end.


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

DR Strings NEON HiDef Orange SuperStrings Heavy Electric Guitar Strings

DR Strings NEON HiDef Orange SuperStrings Heavy Electric Guitar Strings Review



DR Neon Strings are the second in DR's SuperStrings series. In natural light and stage light these strings sparkle brightly. Under ultraviolet black light, they appear to Glow!Made from Nickel Plated Steel, these super bright colors are designed to sound clear, bright and musical..


Tuesday, September 13, 2011

DR Strings Alexi Laiho Signature Guitar Strings - Extra Heavy

DR Strings Alexi Laiho Signature Guitar Strings - Extra Heavy Review



DR Strings Alexi Laiho Signature Guitar Strings - Extra Heavy Feature

  • Features: High Voltage construction, nickel-plated, steel wound strings
  • Round core construction for increased sustain, more bottom, and easier bending
String Gauges: 11-14-18-28-38-50 Alexi Laiho Electric Guitar Strings have an ultra-thin coating with similar characteristics to Dr. Strings' Dimebag Darrell High Voltage construction, nickel-plated, steel wound strings. They feature round core construction for increased sustain, more bottom, and easier bending. Also, they're treated with a non-toxic, corrosion-resistant Long-Life treatment exclusive to Dr. Strings. Alexi Laiho is a Finnish guitarist known for being one of the fastest guitarists in the world. If you've ever seen him solo, you understand why such an icon needs strings that will withstand his ridiculously fast and hard shredding style. Alexi endorses his signature strings because "They sound big and fat and bend like no other. It's an awesome feeling when you know you can really bang the crap out of your guitar without having to worry about snapping a string no matter how crazy you are slammin' it, testing the limits with a whammy bar or gnarly bends."


Monday, September 12, 2011

DR Strings EXR-12 Extra Life Clear Coated Phosphor Bronze Guitar Strings

DR Strings EXR-12 Extra Life Clear Coated Phosphor Bronze Guitar Strings Review



Gauges .12-.54. Super thin coating means no loss of tone. All 6 strings are protected.


Sunday, September 11, 2011

D'Addario Guitar Strings Set, Chromes, Jazz Light

D'Addario Guitar Strings Set, Chromes, Jazz Light Review



D'Addario Guitar Strings Set, Chromes, Jazz Light Feature

  • D'Addario's best selling flatwounds offers balance of smooth feel and warm, mellow tone
  • "Ribbon" wound and polished for ultra-smooth feel and warm, mellow tone
  • String Gauges; Plain steel .011, .015, Nickel Wound .022, .030, .040, .050
  • Environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for fresh strings, always!
  • Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance
D'Addario Chromes Flatwound Electric Guitar strings are famed for their smooth feel and warm, mellow tone. The strings are wound and then polished to produce an incredibly smooth surface.


Friday, September 9, 2011

Dr Thomastik 131-3/4 Violin A Strg 3/4 Ball End

Dr Thomastik 131-3/4 Violin A Strg 3/4 Ball End Review



Dr Thomastik 131-3/4 Violin A Strg 3/4 Ball End Feature

  • .
Comparable in sound to gut, without gut's disadvantage. These strings have a highly flexible, multi-strand nylon core and cater to artists who feel uncomfortable with steel strings. The resounding success of the Dominant string owes a lot to its similarity in tone and response to gut strings, without gut's inherent drawbacks.The sound of the Dominant string is full and mellow, yet rich in overtones. Its radiance, its ability to project sound without being metallic, comes to the fore both in arco and pizzicato. Other advantages are Dominant's effortless response to intricate fingering and its tuning stability even under extreme atmospheric conditions. But Dominant's beauty of tone is not as long-lasting as that of a steel string, a price the discerning musician will be prepared to pay for this quality of sound. Dominant strings should be changed at appropriate intervals to ensure continuity of tone color


Thursday, September 8, 2011

DR Strings Hi-Beam - Stainless Steel Round Core 50-110

DR Strings Hi-Beam - Stainless Steel Round Core 50-110 Review



DR Strings Hi-Beam - Stainless Steel Round Core 50-110 Feature

  • Gauges 50-70-90-110 Roundwound and constructed upon a round core Highly flexible Musically bright without harshness Long life, consistency, and string-to-string balance Fit scale lengths up to 37-3/4"
Hi-Beam Stainless Steel Bass Strings are round wound and constructed upon a round core which is unique in the industry. Hi-Beams require much more time, care, and extra steps to make than other bass strings. The extra effort DR expends making Hi-Beams results in a bass string that is highly flexible, musically bright (not harshly bright) and renowned for durability, unusually long life, consistency, and string-to string balance. They don't eat your frets. Hi-Beams are the string to choose for brightness, and ease of playing. DR Hi-Beams fit virtually all scale lengths up to 37 3/4".   Gauges: .050; .070; .090; .110