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DR Strings Black Beauties-Black Coated Bass Guitar Strings 45-105 (BKB-45)

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Brand DR Strings
String Gauge Medium
Color Black
Instrument Electric Bass Guitar
String Material Type Coated

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  • Gauge: Medium
  • Hand-made with black polymer coat
  • Signature crisp tone, clarity, and volume of dr's traditional handmade strings
  • Super-thin coating on the plain strings and on the wrap wire
  • Extended string life

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3.3
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4.3
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Product Description

Since 1989, dry has been committed to crafting hand made, superb-quality instrument strings. By blending the best of old-fashioned handmade craftsmanship With cutting edge materials or string coatings, dry continues to push the boundaries of the string-making process. That commitment to quality is what has brought countless top-flight bassists and guitarists to string-up with DRs - from u2's Adam Clayton to phish's Trey Anastasia and everywhere outside and in between. For reliable tone - acoustic or electric - you can rely on the handcrafted strings from dry with the dry Extra-Life black beauties bass strings, you'll snag the signature crisp tone, clarity, and volume of dr's traditional handmade strings. Yet, you'll get the added bonus of dr's super-thin coating on the plain strings and on the wrap wire, which extends the life of your favorite strings. And, just as the name suggests, dr's Extra-Life black beauties sport a stealth-style black coating.

From the Manufacturer

BLACK BEAUTIES™ Black Colored Bass Strings aren’t just about the sleek and sophisticated look. They feature a round core wire and a stainless-steel wrap wire to maintain brightness and feel. All strings in the set are coated with a jet-black version of DR’s K3™ ultra-hard coating, delivering longevity, more projection, fewer unwanted overtones, and outstanding clarity and articulation.


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guitar strings, bass strings, bass guitar strings, electric bass guitar strings

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DR Strings are proudly made in the United States using the finest American made materials.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
2,765 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the feel, sound quality, appearance and brightness of the musical instrument strings. They mention that it feels smooth under the fingers, has excellent sound and that the strings sound luxurious for the price. They also appreciate the durability, quality, and value of the strings. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the coating.

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180 customers mention152 positive28 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the strings. They say that they not only look fabulous, they sound fabulous. Some mention that the strings have a great tone, reduced fret clatter, and are easy on the fingers.

"...time so I already knew that these coated DRs have a great tone, reduced fret clatter and easy on the fingers to boot, so I already knew there was a..." Read more

"What can you say?Great sounding, long lasting, easy to work with and sexy as can be!..." Read more

"Got these for my kid’s bass. He really likes their sound and look." Read more

"...All I can say is that they sound great on my Thunderbird and my Peavey T-40, and they are an absolute delight to play with...." Read more

111 customers mention111 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the strings. They mention that they look good and sound great. Some mention that the strings look good on bass.

"...The black strings also look really cool against the black JetGlo finish of my 4003!..." Read more

"...Great sounding, long lasting, easy to work with and sexy as can be!..." Read more

"...They last long I like the way they feel… and they look cool as well. Definitely recommend" Read more

"...Look very nice on my black bass. Will buy again…..for my five string." Read more

93 customers mention77 positive16 negative

Customers like the quality of the strings. They say they are a fantastic choice, punchy, and have a great value. Some customers mention that the strings are 'interesting' and 'grabby' on their fretting hand, but they are still a solid replacement set of strings. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and value of the product.

"...I wanted nylon wound but am happy with the DR strings and the price was right...." Read more

"...DR always makes great strings...." Read more

"...Interesting strings, they feel a little "grabby" on your fretting hand but I love the way they feel on my plucking hand...." Read more

"...They look great. Installation (aka stringing) went smoothly. Best strings I have had so far." Read more

56 customers mention49 positive7 negative

Customers like the feel of the strings. They say that they are smooth under their fingers, have excellent sound, and are not hard on their hands. Customers also mention that they have a good flex to them and are easy to slide with. However, some customers find the strings to be plasticky and not as flexible as other brands.

"...them for anyone looking for a high quality coated string with great tone and feel...." Read more

"...They last long I like the way they feel… and they look cool as well. Definitely recommend" Read more

"...Smooth, easy to slide with, they sound very deep and warm, and they're much sexier than standard silver steel...." Read more

"...They sound great. They make my bass sound better. Nice Feel To Them." Read more

48 customers mention41 positive7 negative

Customers like the durability of the musical instrument strings. They say that the strings are long-lasting, easy to work with, and sexy. They also mention that the string doesn't break too often and that they keep their intonation longer. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and durability of these strings.

"...these strings and recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality coated string with great tone and feel...." Read more

"What can you say?Great sounding, long lasting, easy to work with and sexy as can be!..." Read more

"I have been using these for a while had several sets. They last long I like the way they feel… and they look cool as well. Definitely recommend" Read more

"I'm a believer. These strings sound amazing and last a long time...." Read more

28 customers mention21 positive7 negative

Customers like the brightness of the strings. They say that they are warm without compromising brightness, and they sound great.

"These have a very good bright tone considering that they’re coated. Look very nice on my black bass. Will buy again…..for my five string." Read more

"...The sound is clear and fairly bright at first. They have some notable shortcomings: the black coating can sometimes wear off...." Read more

"...Not quite as bright, but they had a good punch. I've been playing with a classic rock band and they really cut through the mix with the P bass...." Read more

"...in a dropped tuning, you still get the low growls, but the brightness also shines through so you don't end up sounding like a damn tooth in a can...." Read more

28 customers mention24 positive4 negative

Customers like the value of the string. They say that the coating prevents oxidation, making it a great buy.

"...All that and the price is nice, because as we all know, decent bass guitar strings can drive you into the poor house...." Read more

"...I wanted nylon wound but am happy with the DR strings and the price was right...." Read more

"...brightness and fullness of these strings is awesome and they're not that expensive for a set of bass strings. DR always makes great strings...." Read more

"...fall out of tune as easily as some of the others I've tried well worth the money." Read more

36 customers mention14 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the coating of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that the coating is nice and has a decent sound, while others say that it flakes off easily and prevents oxidation. The paint hasn't chipped yet, but some customers say that the whole coating wearing off thing is a problem.

"...I can't comment on the dead string issue, but in terms of the coating coming off, it sure sounds to me like these folks failed to read the..." Read more

"...Coating also inhibits corrosion. Plus they look awesome on a sunburst bass and ebony fretboard. Will buy again." Read more

"...Also, the black coating wears off a bit at the frets, so they won’t stay black near as long as tape wounds...." Read more

"...My only complaints are that a little bit of the black finish did wear off of the strings near the bridge (over the pickups) from extreme playing..." Read more

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These have a very good bright tone considering that they’re coated. Look very nice on my black bass. Will buy again…..for my five string.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2013
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best sounding, playing strings I have found for my Rickenbacker 4003!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2013
I own 10 bass guitars and use a variety of DR string models on all of them. One of my favorite DR sets is their Sunbeams, which I use on all of my short scale basses. I was looking for something with a coating to try on my 4003 and had read good things about these Black Beauty strings which I discovered are basically coated Sunbeams, just like the other DR coated strings like the Red Devils!

Prior to swtitching over to these I had been running with DR Lo-Riders on my 4003 which I also use on my Fender Jazz Basses. Contrary to the nice top end bite I get from these on my 62 and 73 Jazz, I just wasn't getting the classic RIC tone I wanted out of the 4003 with LO-Riders installed, so this is why I decided to give these a try.

I had been running with DR Red Devils on my Fender Jaguar and my Gretch DuoJet for a long time so I already knew that these coated DRs have a great tone, reduced fret clatter and easy on the fingers to boot, so I already knew there was a good chance these Black Beauties were going to deliver what I was looking for.

After installing them on the 4003 and adjusting the truss rods to account for the reduced string tension compared to the Lo-Riders I was thrilled with the results! These strings have proven to be the perfect match for the Rickenbacker! I am getting that classic 4001/4003 tone in spades and with the added bonus of less string noise when sliding, and much reduced fret clank when playing fast runs up and down the neck.

Because these are coated, you need to take care when installing them that you don't just yank the strings through the bridge as you install them, otherwise you risk scraping off the micro-thin coating. When installed properly, you should not have to worry about the coating coming off with normal use. I use a pick most of the time and have not seen any evidence of the coating coming off where the pick contacts the strings, or in any of the most commonly played sections of the fingerboard.

Have to take these 1-2 Star reviews on here with a grain of salt based on my own personal experience with these...

I have read a few bad reviews on here complaining about the coating coming off or the strings being dead out of the box. I can't comment on the dead string issue, but in terms of the coating coming off, it sure sounds to me like these folks failed to read the instructions about using care during installation. If you just pull these quickly through the bridge holes like normal strings without regard for the coating, there is a very high probability that you will fracture the coating which will eventually result in the coating cracking off the string over time. I have DR coated strings on 6 of my 10 guitars and none of them have ever had a problem with the coating flaking off or the strings going dead prematurely. Two of my guitars have had a set of Red Devils on them for over 14 months and they still sound great even after hundreds of hours in the studio.

In conclusion, I have nothing but high praise for these strings and recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality coated string with great tone and feel. The black strings also look really cool against the black JetGlo finish of my 4003!

If you are looking for the same string in a different color, check out the Red Devils or the Cool Blue versions! Same string, just a different color coating.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Strings
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
These have a very good bright tone considering that they’re coated. Look very nice on my black bass. Will buy again…..for my five string.
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