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Product Description
Flatwound Legend Bass Strings Medium. DR Strings flat wound Hi-Beam stainless steel bass strings are constructed upon a round core 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 warm and renowned for durability, unusually long life, consistency, and string-to-string balance. They don't eat your frets. Medium, 4 strings, 45-105. Not long scale.
From the Manufacturer
LEGEND™ Polished Flatwound Bass Strings have long been a jazz, R&B, funk and reggae musical standard due to their warm, mellow tone, rounded low end and a dark and defined thump. The feel of the polished stainless-steel wrap wire is smooth and comfortable under the fingers while the round core wire provides great flexibility.
Gary C Rost
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
I love DR strings. These were my first flatwounds which I purchased for my P Bass... Excellant quality as always with DR's!
Gary C Rost
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
I love DR strings. These were my first flatwounds which I purchased for my P Bass... Excellant quality as always with DR's!
Dirk Cerpentier
Reviewed in Belgium on January 13, 2025
Ondanks het feit dat de snaren van de DR-strings FL-45 de juiste dikte hebben voor mijn basgitaar Gretsch Electromatic , nl. 45-105, passen ze toch niet in de tuners van mijn gitaar en kan ik de snaren dus niet gebruiken.
Dirk Cerpentier
Reviewed in Belgium on January 13, 2025
Ondanks het feit dat de snaren van de DR-strings FL-45 de juiste dikte hebben voor mijn basgitaar Gretsch Electromatic , nl. 45-105, passen ze toch niet in de tuners van mijn gitaar en kan ik de snaren dus niet gebruiken.
大下 啓二
Reviewed in Japan on August 3, 2024
エレキベースでジャズに合うようにフラットワウンドを使っています。DRはかなり長く愛用しており、音の輪郭がしっかりあって、芯の太い音が気に入っています。弦の寿命も長いと思います。
大下 啓二
Reviewed in Japan on August 3, 2024
エレキベースでジャズに合うようにフラットワウンドを使っています。DRはかなり長く愛用しており、音の輪郭がしっかりあって、芯の太い音が気に入っています。弦の寿命も長いと思います。
Damian Panitz
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
DR makes a fabulous set short scale flats. It's got smooth warm punch I love when playing the electric bass.
Damian Panitz
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
DR makes a fabulous set short scale flats. It's got smooth warm punch I love when playing the electric bass.
Lars_Bars
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
Best bass strings I have found, hands down. When I play bass, I want to FEEL the bass, like, deep inside me. These do exactly that. So smooth, and the tone is just perfect. Tons of low end thump without being dull or muddy. And they are cheaper than most other flatwounds I have used in the past by about $10. These are my new go-to strings. Give 'em a shot. I doubt you will be disappointed.
Lars_Bars
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
Best bass strings I have found, hands down. When I play bass, I want to FEEL the bass, like, deep inside me. These do exactly that. So smooth, and the tone is just perfect. Tons of low end thump without being dull or muddy. And they are cheaper than most other flatwounds I have used in the past by about $10. These are my new go-to strings. Give 'em a shot. I doubt you will be disappointed.
Dara B.
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
I wanted to find forgiving flat wound strings for a back up bass with a higher action. I had half rounds on that bass. I like half rounds on a lower action. But, they felt stiff on the higher action bass. I put DR Legend FL45 45-105 on the bass and they are major improvement. Supple feel, even balanced tone. Much easier to play for my finger style.Some comments state these DR flats are like half rounds. They are not. The wrap band is wider and smoother than half rounds.Some older comments state the E string arrive “dead” and defective. I suspect that may be caused by not crimping (bending) the string before cutting excess length. The inside of the DR box states in bold letters, in 4 different spots “Prevent Dead Strings…..round core…crimp…before cutting”. Crimping before cutting is always a good preventative, even with hex core strings.I have La Bella Low Tensions on another bass. I like them. But wanted to try something different. These are similar but not quite as smooth to the touch. Not in a bad way for me. Initial playing feels great. I’m happy I tried this American made string.
Dara B.
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
I wanted to find forgiving flat wound strings for a back up bass with a higher action. I had half rounds on that bass. I like half rounds on a lower action. But, they felt stiff on the higher action bass. I put DR Legend FL45 45-105 on the bass and they are major improvement. Supple feel, even balanced tone. Much easier to play for my finger style.Some comments state these DR flats are like half rounds. They are not. The wrap band is wider and smoother than half rounds.Some older comments state the E string arrive “dead” and defective. I suspect that may be caused by not crimping (bending) the string before cutting excess length. The inside of the DR box states in bold letters, in 4 different spots “Prevent Dead Strings…..round core…crimp…before cutting”. Crimping before cutting is always a good preventative, even with hex core strings.I have La Bella Low Tensions on another bass. I like them. But wanted to try something different. These are similar but not quite as smooth to the touch. Not in a bad way for me. Initial playing feels great. I’m happy I tried this American made string.
Mark K.
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
The DR Flatwound Stainless Steel Round Core Bass Strings in 45-105 gauge are a game-changer. Their durable build, velvety feel, and resonant depth have taken my bass playing to new heights. From funk to jazz, these strings balance warmth and clarity impeccably, delivering a consistent tone across the fretboard. Versatile and reliable, they've become an indispensable part of my setup, infusing every note with brilliance. If you're seeking strings that redefine your bass's potential, look no further than these DR Flatwounds.
Mark K.
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
The DR Flatwound Stainless Steel Round Core Bass Strings in 45-105 gauge are a game-changer. Their durable build, velvety feel, and resonant depth have taken my bass playing to new heights. From funk to jazz, these strings balance warmth and clarity impeccably, delivering a consistent tone across the fretboard. Versatile and reliable, they've become an indispensable part of my setup, infusing every note with brilliance. If you're seeking strings that redefine your bass's potential, look no further than these DR Flatwounds.
Claudio
Reviewed in Italy on February 7, 2023
Le ho prese per il mio 4 corde (sul 5 monto le black beauties sempre DR) e devo dire che sono incredibili, un feel spettacolare ed il fatto che siano così lisce mi permettere di correre con le mani come non è mai stato possibile con le corde standard; per quanto riguarda la qualità del suono e durata ci ho suonato ancora decisamente troppo poco per fare una valutazione.
Claudio
Reviewed in Italy on February 7, 2023
Le ho prese per il mio 4 corde (sul 5 monto le black beauties sempre DR) e devo dire che sono incredibili, un feel spettacolare ed il fatto che siano così lisce mi permettere di correre con le mani come non è mai stato possibile con le corde standard; per quanto riguarda la qualità del suono e durata ci ho suonato ancora decisamente troppo poco per fare una valutazione.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
I bought these not knowing what to expect. I put them on a jazz bass of mine and it was a great match. My only complaint is how tough the strings are to play. They're playable, but they feel very stiff and hard to bend. I might just switch to LaBellas for that bass, but they're not bad for a cheaper alternative flatwound string.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
I bought these not knowing what to expect. I put them on a jazz bass of mine and it was a great match. My only complaint is how tough the strings are to play. They're playable, but they feel very stiff and hard to bend. I might just switch to LaBellas for that bass, but they're not bad for a cheaper alternative flatwound string.
S. Anderson
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
I've gotten hooked on flatwound strings, for the comfortable feel and no 'raking' sound when you move your hand on the fretboard. I strictly play La Bella flats on my P-Bass. But they just don't sound right on a Jazz Bass.I guess what I really want on the Jazz Bass is a set of strings that *sound* like rounds, but *feel* like flats. I think that may be what DR is going for here. They really don't feel flat — they're more like half-rounds — but they are pretty comfortable to play, don't make a *lot* of the raking noise (although they do a little), and they sound excellent on the Jazz Bass.I got them because I was first trying out a set of D'Addario Half Rounds, which felt decent but sounded *terrible*, especially the completely dead E string. No sustain whatsoever. These DR's, on the other hand, sound extremely consistent string-to-string, with great ringing tone and lots of sustain.I think I may have just found my go-to strings for Jazz Bass.
S. Anderson
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
I've gotten hooked on flatwound strings, for the comfortable feel and no 'raking' sound when you move your hand on the fretboard. I strictly play La Bella flats on my P-Bass. But they just don't sound right on a Jazz Bass.I guess what I really want on the Jazz Bass is a set of strings that *sound* like rounds, but *feel* like flats. I think that may be what DR is going for here. They really don't feel flat — they're more like half-rounds — but they are pretty comfortable to play, don't make a *lot* of the raking noise (although they do a little), and they sound excellent on the Jazz Bass.I got them because I was first trying out a set of D'Addario Half Rounds, which felt decent but sounded *terrible*, especially the completely dead E string. No sustain whatsoever. These DR's, on the other hand, sound extremely consistent string-to-string, with great ringing tone and lots of sustain.I think I may have just found my go-to strings for Jazz Bass.
Andy Worthington
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2019
Fantastic flat wound
Andy Worthington
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2019
Fantastic flat wound
i0Design UK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2018
Not all they are hyped up to be, the pack I received had two G strings but no D, I followed the fitting instructions on the box precisely but they sound dead, even on the bridge pick-up. Sustain is poor compared to round wound strings, If you like a muted flat Bass sound then these will suit you. Don’t bother wasting your money.
i0Design UK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2018
Not all they are hyped up to be, the pack I received had two G strings but no D, I followed the fitting instructions on the box precisely but they sound dead, even on the bridge pick-up. Sustain is poor compared to round wound strings, If you like a muted flat Bass sound then these will suit you. Don’t bother wasting your money.
Erik K. Fritz
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
These are my go-to strings for flats. I have a soft spot for TI Jazz Flats, but they're expensive and, for the Rock/Blues/Soul stuff I play most, well, they just don't sound $50 better than these DR flats. These are bit heavier tension than the TIs (what isn't?), but nothing like LaBellas. They're a nice mix of being easy to play, but providing enough resistance for when you really wanna dig in. I've got them on my P-Bass and I get that nice round sound, with just the right mix of thump and punch. I had them on my Jazz for a bit, and they were okay, but I ended up going back to rounds for that--these flats just seemed to dampen some of the characteristics, the more pronounced growl, especially, that make a Jazz bass sound different than a P-Bass. I think these strings really shine if you're pushing the mids, but maybe less so if you tend toward a more scooped, smiley-face EQ set up, but I tend to think that's just the case with flats in general--your preferences might differ. Oh, last thing, and I think this, too, applies to flats in general: if you like heavy overdrive or distortion or fuzz, but you've got either a cheap pedal or a half-assed on-amp drive setting, well, put on your hip-waders 'cause it's gonna get seriously muddy.
Erik K. Fritz
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2015
These are my go-to strings for flats. I have a soft spot for TI Jazz Flats, but they're expensive and, for the Rock/Blues/Soul stuff I play most, well, they just don't sound $50 better than these DR flats. These are bit heavier tension than the TIs (what isn't?), but nothing like LaBellas. They're a nice mix of being easy to play, but providing enough resistance for when you really wanna dig in. I've got them on my P-Bass and I get that nice round sound, with just the right mix of thump and punch. I had them on my Jazz for a bit, and they were okay, but I ended up going back to rounds for that--these flats just seemed to dampen some of the characteristics, the more pronounced growl, especially, that make a Jazz bass sound different than a P-Bass. I think these strings really shine if you're pushing the mids, but maybe less so if you tend toward a more scooped, smiley-face EQ set up, but I tend to think that's just the case with flats in general--your preferences might differ. Oh, last thing, and I think this, too, applies to flats in general: if you like heavy overdrive or distortion or fuzz, but you've got either a cheap pedal or a half-assed on-amp drive setting, well, put on your hip-waders 'cause it's gonna get seriously muddy.
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