Description
DR’s Lo-Rider bass strings take the hexagonal-core roundwound formula and push it toward stiffer, more aggressive territory. Compared to DR’s own Hi-Beams, Lo-Rider trades a bit of flexibility for extra low-end depth and a brighter attack up top — a combination that slap, pop, and tap players tend to gravitate toward immediately.
That added stiffness isn’t just about feel. It translates into cleaner, more precise harmonics, which matters if your playing leans on tap harmonics or ghost notes for texture. As with every DR set, string-to-string balance and consistency are dialed in so each string speaks with equal authority across the neck.
- Gauges: 40, 60, 80, 100
- Roundwound construction on a hexagonal core
- Deeper tone and stiffer feel than DR Hi-Beams
- Strong string-to-string balance and consistency
- Wind material: Stainless steel
- Fits scale lengths up to 37-3/4″
Specs at a glance: 4-string set, gauge range 40-100, individual gauges .010 (frame note: actual set is .040-.100 per string as listed), for bass guitar.
If your bass tone needs more bite without losing bottom end, Lo-Rider is built to deliver exactly that — a set that rewards aggressive playing with clarity and punch.
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