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product_id: 4078102
title: "DR Strings HI-BEAMS - Stainless Steel 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, 45-125, Round Core (MR5-45)"
brand: "dr strings"
price: "S$67"
currency: SGD
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reviews_count: 13
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# 5-string medium gauge 45-125 round core for flexible play stainless steel for durability DR Strings HI-BEAMS - Stainless Steel 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, 45-125, Round Core (MR5-45)

**Brand:** dr strings
**Price:** S$67
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your groove with strings that play as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DR Strings HI-BEAMS - Stainless Steel 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, 45-125, Round Core (MR5-45) by dr strings
- **How much does it cost?** S$67 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/4078102-dr-strings-hi-beams-stainless-steel-5-string-bass-guitar)

## Best For

- dr strings enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr strings brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Across Genres:** Perfect for rock, jazz, funk, metal, and more — your all-in-one string solution.
- • **Bright Yet Balanced Tone:** Stainless steel wrap offers a vibrant sound without harsh brightness.
- • **Long-Lasting Performance:** Strings maintain consistent tone and durability over extended use.
- • **Pro-Approved Reliability:** Top-ranked choice with 4.7-star reviews and a loyal following among serious bassists.
- • **Unmatched Flexibility & Feel:** Round core design delivers smooth playability and less finger fatigue.

## Overview

DR Strings HI-BEAMS are premium stainless steel 5-string bass guitar strings (45-125 gauge) featuring a unique round core construction. This design enhances flexibility and tonal balance, delivering bright, punchy sound with exceptional durability. Ideal for professional and aspiring bassists across multiple genres, these strings offer a smooth feel and long-lasting performance that keeps you playing longer and sounding sharper.

## Description

Product Description Dry Hi beam stainless steel round wound on round core 5 string bass MED 45-125. From the Manufacturer HI-BEAMS™ Bass Strings blend a stainless steel wrap wire wound on a round core to produce great flexibility and musicality without harsh brightness. Their flexibility makes them easier on fingers and on frets. They are renowned for unusually long life, consistency and string-to-string balance. HI-BEAMS are the string to choose for a bright and solid tone with great punch and ease of playing.

Review: Bright and Versatile DR Strings HI-BEAMS - The DR Strings HI-BEAMS are bright and vibrant, perfect for down-tuning. They’re easy to intonate and have a solid, flexible feel without being floppy. As a round-core, round-wound string, they deliver great sound and reliable performance. Overall, a solid choice for any player.
Review: Consistently great strings, even if they are a bit more expensive - Over the last 10 years or so, I've been pretty obsessive about trying out new gear - amps, instruments, effects, etc - always wondering if there's something better for me out there. As I've evolved as a player, my tastes have also changed a bit. I've been with DR Hi-Beams for a while now, though, and usually only buy another brand if I'm in a pinch (got a show tonight and I forgot to buy new strings, that kind of thing). Here are some reasons I prefer these strings over your run-of-the-mill roundwounds: First of all, I personally cannot tell a difference in sound or feel between most strings of similar gauge and materials. D'Addario, GHS, Ernie Ball, etc all have their standard nickel roundwound strings, and they all sound and feel the same. DRs are different, though, and I suspect this is due to their round-core construction. The majority of strings out there are constructed with a hexagonal core. A round core makes the string a bit more flexible and appears to affect the tone. So, compared to other stainless strings, I find that the Hi-Beams have a bit rounder of a tone, not quite as bright or as "clangy" as most stainless strings. The softer feel makes them play just a bit easier than other stainless strings of the same gauge, in my opinion, which keeps my left hand a bit more relaxed - always a good thing. They also appear to last quite a while while still maintaining a useful tone. Don't get me wrong, they have a "zing" when they are fresh that fades quickly like any other string, but they maintain a solid tone for quite a long time. I find I don't have to change them nearly as often, and in some cases I actually like the sound they have when they are well-worn. They don't seem to become quite as "dead" sounding as other strings. Also, in terms of feel, they don't feel quite as rough as other stainless strings I've tried. They aren't as smooth as nickel strings, but they are closer to that feel than most stainless strings I've used. When playing an instrument with "standard" stainless strings, the strings feel more like sandpaper compared to the Hi-Beams. So, in summary, if you are like me and want a versatile string with a unique feel, these strings are perfect. I prefer to have a hi-fi string and then roll off the treble when I want a darker sound - you can always cut frequencies, but you can't put them back in if they aren't there to begin with. This is why I almost never use flatwound strings - they sound great, but when I need that treble back for another song, I have to switch instruments. These sound good on every bass I've tried them on, and will likely be my go-to string for quite some time. Until I feel the need to try something new again, that is.

## Features

- Package Dimensions: 15.5 H x 1.9 L x 15.4 W (centimetres)
- Round wound and constructed on a round core, which is unique in the industry
- Package Weight: 0.18 kilograms

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002H0S62 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,164 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Bass Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color Name | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,045) |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
| Item model number | MR5-45 |
| Material Type | Stainless steel |
| Musical Style | Rock, pop, blues, funk, jazz, country, metal, punk, thrash |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 1.3 inches |
| Proficiency Level | All |
| Scale Length | 34, 35 |
| Size | 5-String(45-125) |
| String Gauge | Medium |
| String Material | Stainless Steel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DR Strings
- **Color:** Silver
- **Instrument:** Electric Bass Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Medium
- **String Material Type:** Stainless Steel

## Images

![DR Strings HI-BEAMS - Stainless Steel 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, 45-125, Round Core (MR5-45) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71q4onnLdNL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between these high beams and the fat beams?**
A: The fat beams are supposed to have fatter mids and a deeper sounding punch according to DR. Otherwise, the 2 are vertually the same. In fact, unless you're playing a bass equiped with high quality active 3 band or better pickups with a mid range sweep eq., I doubt you'll notice much of an audible difference between the 2 sets of strings, if any difference at all.

**Q: Are these 45-125 or 45-120?**
A: 45-125.

**Q: will these work on a 35" neck with string thru body,I used the DR legend strings now and they fit and they are great strings ,but want to try the high**
A: I'm, 99% sure they will. I use them on a G+L 1505 with a string thru body. I think it's a 34" scale. There is plenty of meat left. Don't cut any extra off. It's explained on the inside of the carton. These are the only strings ive tried that properly fit my g+l. Love them. I've tried all the major brands.

**Q: Does it have a tapered B string?**
A: DR makes tapercores...these are not the ones you seek though

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright and Versatile DR Strings HI-BEAMS
*by T***Y on December 5, 2025*

The DR Strings HI-BEAMS are bright and vibrant, perfect for down-tuning. They’re easy to intonate and have a solid, flexible feel without being floppy. As a round-core, round-wound string, they deliver great sound and reliable performance. Overall, a solid choice for any player.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Consistently great strings, even if they are a bit more expensive
*by A***R on July 17, 2012*

Over the last 10 years or so, I've been pretty obsessive about trying out new gear - amps, instruments, effects, etc - always wondering if there's something better for me out there. As I've evolved as a player, my tastes have also changed a bit. I've been with DR Hi-Beams for a while now, though, and usually only buy another brand if I'm in a pinch (got a show tonight and I forgot to buy new strings, that kind of thing). Here are some reasons I prefer these strings over your run-of-the-mill roundwounds: First of all, I personally cannot tell a difference in sound or feel between most strings of similar gauge and materials. D'Addario, GHS, Ernie Ball, etc all have their standard nickel roundwound strings, and they all sound and feel the same. DRs are different, though, and I suspect this is due to their round-core construction. The majority of strings out there are constructed with a hexagonal core. A round core makes the string a bit more flexible and appears to affect the tone. So, compared to other stainless strings, I find that the Hi-Beams have a bit rounder of a tone, not quite as bright or as "clangy" as most stainless strings. The softer feel makes them play just a bit easier than other stainless strings of the same gauge, in my opinion, which keeps my left hand a bit more relaxed - always a good thing. They also appear to last quite a while while still maintaining a useful tone. Don't get me wrong, they have a "zing" when they are fresh that fades quickly like any other string, but they maintain a solid tone for quite a long time. I find I don't have to change them nearly as often, and in some cases I actually like the sound they have when they are well-worn. They don't seem to become quite as "dead" sounding as other strings. Also, in terms of feel, they don't feel quite as rough as other stainless strings I've tried. They aren't as smooth as nickel strings, but they are closer to that feel than most stainless strings I've used. When playing an instrument with "standard" stainless strings, the strings feel more like sandpaper compared to the Hi-Beams. So, in summary, if you are like me and want a versatile string with a unique feel, these strings are perfect. I prefer to have a hi-fi string and then roll off the treble when I want a darker sound - you can always cut frequencies, but you can't put them back in if they aren't there to begin with. This is why I almost never use flatwound strings - they sound great, but when I need that treble back for another song, I have to switch instruments. These sound good on every bass I've tried them on, and will likely be my go-to string for quite some time. Until I feel the need to try something new again, that is.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Medium gauge 5-string
*by B***0 on January 25, 2025*

I needed a stainless steel set of strings featuring a low B at .130 gauge for 5-string bass. This set is perfect because the G, D, A & E strings are .045- .105... which is the same gauge I use on 4-string basses. I use DR Hi-Beams on an Ibanez multi-scale, fanned fret bass, Soundgear SRMS805 and Ernie Ball MusicMan Stingray 5 HH. These strings are almost identical in life span and tone as Dunlop Super Bright Stainless Steel string which are the best round wound strings on the market, in my opinion. But....Dunlop 5 sets feature a .125 gauge Low B.... and I prefer the .130 of the DR set. The low B sounds good, punchy with good highs and mids.... not floppy or dull..... and fretted notes on the Low B sound just as good as the same notes on the E string, which is an issue with lesser brands of Low B strings. DR strings have longer than average life. The round wound tone sounds excellent with crisp highs, cutting mids and thumping lows. Nice piano-like full tone. Highly recommended for 5-string bassists who like highs and mids to go with their lows.

## Frequently Bought Together

- DR Strings HI-BEAMS - Stainless Steel 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, 45-125, Round Core
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