Detail 01
Heavy gauge
High tension. Stays tight when tuned down, but standard tuning will feel stiff under the fingers.
Product detailSKU #1273887997736
DR StringsHi-Beams Heavy 4-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Heavy-gauge four-string bass set. Stainless steel roundwounds for players who want high tension and bright attack, especially in lower tunings.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drop tunings that go slack with standard gauges
- Aggressive pick playing where you want string tension to push back
- Cutting through loud guitars with bright top-end attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players with hand strain — heavy gauge takes real fretting force
- Five-string basses; this covers four strings only
- Anyone wanting a warm, mellow, vintage tone
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Stainless steel
Brighter and more cutting than nickel, with more zing and more finger noise. Harder on frets over time.
Detail 03
Round core
More flexible than hex core at the same gauge, which takes some of the edge off heavy-gauge stiffness.
Detail 04
Roundwound
Textured winding gives sustain and growl. Not the smooth, thumpy feel of flatwounds.
Detail 05
4-string set
E-A-D-G only. Fits standard four-string basses, not five-strings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Heavier gauge raises tension — expect a truss rod and intonation setup
- 02Thicker strings may not fit older nuts cut for light gauge
- 03One set of four strings, nothing else included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these good for drop tuning?
Yes. Heavy gauge is the main reason to pick this set. Tuned down to drop D or lower, the strings keep tension instead of flopping.
02Will heavy strings damage my bass?
No, but the added tension changes the neck relief. Expect to adjust the truss rod and re-set intonation after installing them.
03Hi-Beams vs Sunbeams?
Hi-Beams are stainless steel — brighter, more aggressive, more bite. Sunbeams are nickel-plated — warmer and smoother under the fingers. Both use DR's round core.
04Are stainless steel strings rough on your fingers?
They have more texture and grip than nickel, so sliding produces more noise and heavy playing can wear calluses faster. Many players accept that for the brightness.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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