Hamster Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I'm going to put a set of these on my Stingray, as I think they will both be a good match to the bass and the sound I like (typical Stingray) Both strings look really good, but what differences have users found - if any? I might well end up buying a set of both, and putting some on my Sub4 backup bass. Cheers Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I know a lot of people on here swear by the high beams, but I prefered the Marcus Miller fat beams. I ordered them especially for my Marcus Miller Jazz & they felt just right - Softer feeling than the usual bright sounding strings & with a really full bodied, bright sound. Try some. I really liked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='293610' date='Sep 27 2008, 09:20 PM']I know a lot of people on here swear by the high beams, but I prefered the Marcus Miller fat beams. I ordered them especially for my Marcus Miller Jazz & they felt just right - Softer feeling than the usual bright sounding strings & with a really full bodied, bright sound. Try some. I really liked them.[/quote] I use the Hi Beams on my 5 string Lakland and they're superb on that. I use the 5 string for different music than the Stingray which is for rock/blues, which is why I'm looking for a little less "zing" than the Hi Beams. Have you tried the Sunbeams at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Hi there Ive been using the sunbeams for about a year now, they have a lovely rich tone, and a great smooth feel ,i do think they may be more what your after as they have a smooth treble thats not too zingy, but retains the high end when they die off, the fat beams i hav,nt tried but would like too they are steel while the sunbeams are nickel, i have sunbeams on my sterling and they really balance out the sound (especially as it has a maple neck), i used the hi beams for a long time then started using d,addarios as i have a preference for nickel. Its a shame ive just moved house and gotrid of a couple of old sets, otherwise id have sent them to you to try(after a good boiling) i am thinking of trying the fatbeams on my warwick 5 as it could use a bit more bite, but im very happy with the sunbeams. Let me know what you think of the fatbeams if you get both- all the best- lee I use the Hi Beams on my 5 string Lakland and they're superb on that. I use the 5 string for different music than the Stingray which is for rock/blues, which is why I'm looking for a little less "zing" than the Hi Beams. Have you tried the Sunbeams at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 I've put Sunbeams on the Stingray, and Fatbeams on the Sub4. I'm really loving the Sunbeams Maybe it's my ears but the bass sounds louder. I read DR's blurb about their string's metal content giving better output - maybe they're right? I'm getting the exact range of sound sound I want - very satisfied. The only way to describe the Fatbeams is that they're a stainless steel Sunbeam - all the warmth and lovliness but with a bit more treble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 3, 2008 Share Posted October 3, 2008 Great stuff thought you,d like the sunbeams, mind you after your description i might try a set of fatbeams, do they have the smooth feel like the sunbeams I've put Sunbeams on the Stingray, and Fatbeams on the Sub4. I'm really loving the Sunbeams Maybe it's my ears but the bass sounds louder. I read DR's blurb about their string's metal content giving better output - maybe they're right? I'm getting the exact range of sound sound I want - very satisfied. The only way to describe the Fatbeams is that they're a stainless steel Sunbeam - all the warmth and lovliness but with a bit more treble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeefChief Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Jesus doesn't want you as a flatbeam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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