Installing DR Strings Properly
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- The Bass Hang explaining and demonstrating the proper way to install DR Strings.
Thanks to Steve Araujo of The Bass Hang for shooting the video!
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Wow I learned something new today. I have been using DR coated strings off and on for a few years and never once opened the box to look at the instructions. I always stretched without a thought about it except for one of my 5 stringers. I believe I put that set on around 2009 maybe? I remember not stretching those strings because I was in a hurry and I brought it for a back up bass. It’s 2024 and that set is still on there and still sounds great. Even though some of the coating has rubbed off from years of playing that bass they still sound great.
Dude got the funk! DR strings ROCK
Wish DR would have the gauge written on the yellow string packaging. Sometimes I put some back in and always have to write down the gauge.
Do you do this the same way with electric guitar 11-54 ?? Dumb question I know..
What happens when you tune a string? You STRETCH it 🤦🏻♂
Been using lo-riders for the better part of 25 years. Always stretched them to make them stay in tune faster. And I have never crimped them before cutting. No issues whatsoever.
When you tune a string, there is equal tension and thus equal stretching across the whole length of the string. When you stretch by hooking a finger under the string and lifting, there is more tension around your finger, resulting in a string that has inferior tone and does not last as long. You may have not noticed an issue because you have not made a comparison. Try it for yourself. As for stretching making them stay in tune faster, well that's just a myth. With installing good quality strings, I tune low-E to high-E, then repeat the same procedure. Then my strings are in tune and not over-stretched in the middle. When I used to pre-stretch the strings I'd have to go through twice anyway, so not stretching is actually faster. and the strings have better tone. I doubt that you'll try it, so this reply is for people who come across this discussion without their minds already made up.
@@gatoryak7332 how long have you been changing strings?
@Erikpeterson778 Lo RIders do not require this crimping procedure before cutting. They have a HEX Core that keeps the wraps anchored. This procedure is for the Hi Beams and other round core strings.
AGREED
Could you say why to never stretch a string? I'm not sure I follow. The only reason I can think is that it will unwind or will in some other way be damaged. I've stretched strings for many years with no ill effects, if I were to stretch a DR with unfavorable results it would indicate to ME that my prior strings were (tone being out of the question) more durable.
On any round core string when you stretch it's to separate the winding up by the tuning peg and will cause it to go dead
@@TheDime4life you misunderstood my point, actually that's WHY you crimp the string sharply to avoid this.
What I'd say is that with other strings (almost all hex-core if you average out what every guitarist and bassist en-masse puts on their instruments), you can GET AWAY with stretching them... that's quite simply all. It's like someone observing that they can drop a plastic cup on concrete, and it doesn't break, unlike a class cup: one cup can handle the abuse of being dropped, one cup can't. I've honestly been doubting the need to stretch strings for many years... it's such a variable stress on the string that I've never thought was all the helpful, but did anyway, because.... that's what new players do, they just blindly follow.
That's fine, until you find yourself in a situation where you're getting wildly unpredictable results, and need to fully understand exactly what you're doing, and why you're doing it... in detail. Once you've been playing long enough you hear it crystal clear when you've changed strings, and one sounds "off". In my case, I'm not only using round core DR strings, but also a headless bass. I'm dealing with issues that are basically unique to my situation, so Google-Fu no longer gets much useful information! I've had to trial-and-error different shapes of bend (the core snaps if you bend too sharply, particularly with tools), how hard to tighten the string clamps, how far back I can cut string, whether stretching is helping or ruining the sound of the strings through subtle slippage, etc. Everyone else can truly get away with murder using hex-core strings on normal tuning pegs!
I would just switch string brand, but I've yet to find a string that can even come close tone and feel wise to DR Hi-Beams on bass, and DR DDTs on guitar. I personally find DR strings to be expensive, harder to find (in the UK), and mildly inconsistent in terms of dud strings... They were also incredibly unhelpful when I asked to buy bulk directly from them, or even my local importer (and by bulk, I'm talking name your minimum quantity... 50 packs, 100, 300? Whatever). I'd love to not use them, but they're a key part of how my instrument plays/sounds. Thus having to crawl down the rabbit hole of "Do I NEED to stretch strings?", "How does a headless system complicate things?" and even "Can I unwind the string, and splice another ball end into it myself, just like you can with rope?". Absolute annoyance that drags me away from playing... but hey. It's priceless to be able to just follow your own routine for changing strings and just play, and they sound amazing. It's difficult to put into words how frustrating it is to have a brand new (9 times out of 10) lowest pitch string sound like dull/warbly/chorusy shit!
@@TheDime4life who told you that? why do they sell piano string style then?
I‘m late, but here are my thoughts: First: as a greenhorn on guitar I first stretched tha shi outa the strings right after putting them on. I was so happy to have them stay well in tune, but with years and ear training to come I questioned this action and started stretching less, or just tune one step higher and let them set over one/two days. Although I like the bluesy mellow sound of very old strings (most are 4-5-6 y.o.), I feel manual stretching gets them age instantly for few months.
Strings sound fresh if they are elastic. Hardened steel is elastic, but has its limit. Strings are stretched already being tuned up and then due vibration, every additional stretch I think is already an over-stretch. 🤷🏻♂️😊
What is your opinion on Black Beauties?
@Glasmania nothing wrong with dr bb's
You definitely just have to try them... I personally didn't like them.. they felt weird under my fingers, and the sound just wasn't there for me... but I don't they are bad strings, just not to my personal taste.. just like any strings really. can't really hurt to spend the money on them once.. keep them on for a month and see how you like them.
I use lowriders on all my Basses except my 35" scale basses. On my 35" scale basses I can not get the intonation on the "B" string set, they are always sharp and I can not move the saddle any further back.. I do not have this issue with other brands....I have worked with DR on this (some), they sent other types of strings to no avail... (nice people to work with)
I have this issue with my spector bass... if i want perfect intonation i have to get a b string that's tapered on the end... try the fender 5 string set. :)
Hipshot Bridge will fix that issue of needing a tapered B string. I can slap any set of strings onto my bass
Hello! I'v just purchased a very eerie set of DR DDT 55-135 and i need your advice. How do you think, does this kind of gauge enough for G standard tuning ( GCFA#D# ) with a 35" scale bass? Or I need some thicker gauge?
That would work fine.
Yeah should be fine might want to adjust the truss rod a little so you dont have any buzz ive done close to this on my 35" inch scale 6 string with just medium gauge high beam to a okay grade of success (GCFA#D#G#) usually only play (ADGCFA#).
Why do you need to crimp and cut first?
if you dont DR Strings will raid your house and snip all the strings on your guitars forcing you to buy more strings from them, this has happened to me so BEWARE
Is this the same for an electric guitar?
Thanks! I have them installed and they're working great so far, but my a string does go flat from time to time
No, on guitar the tuners stress the strings in a different way when tuning, and because the strings are way thinner the likelihood of slipping the core is much lower
Should you not crimp with a tool..? Pliers... :)
I can appreciate your excitement for new strings, but saying you don't need to stretch new strings when you put them on is a flaw. Stretching has nothing to do with having bad strings.
yes he must be joking,
@@simpleton8073 He's not joking. You and Michael Senior are misinformed.
@@gatoryak7332 are you the same guy that tunes down into the pitch?