Detail 01
Round-core construction
DR states this provides its recognizable feel and flexibility.
Product detailSKU #1273887997863
DR StringsSunbeams SNMR-45 Medium Short Scale 4 String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A short-scale, medium-gauge nickel-plated roundwound set built on DR’s round-core construction, with brightness, warmth, flexibility, and a soft feel stated as key characteristics.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Traditional bass players seeking brightness and warmth
- Fretless players; Tony Franklin specifically says he loves Sunbeams on his fretless
- Players who prefer the feel and flexibility of round-core construction
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a string set for other than short-scale 4-string bass
- Players specifically seeking stainless-steel wrap wire
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
Nickel-plated wrap wire
DR describes nickel warmth, softness of feel, and increased response to magnetic pickups compared with stainless steel.
Detail 03
45-65-85-105 gauges
This is the stated medium-gauge set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass is short scale and uses four strings.
- 02Confirm the medium 45-65-85-105 gauge set suits your needs.
- 03These are roundwound, nickel-plated strings with a round core.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What bass is this set made for?
It is a short-scale 4-string bass string set.
02What are the gauges?
45-65-85-105.
03Are these roundwound strings?
Yes. They are roundwound nickel-plated bass strings.
04What does Tony Franklin say about Sunbeams?
He says, “Sunbeams amaze me. I love them on my fretless.”
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51273887997863
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