DR Strings Hi-Beams Medium 5-String Bass .125 Low B String

DR Strings introduces the Hi-Beams Medium 5-String Bass .125 Low B String. Renowned for its musicality, flexibility and durability, the Hi-Beams blend a stainless-steel wrap wire wound on a round core to produce a bright yet balanced tone with serious punch. Their round core and stainless-steel wrap also provide an unparalleled string life and consistency. With gauges ranging from .045 to .125, the Hi-Beams suit virtually any 5-string bass and playing style. is proud to offer the Hi-Beams, DR Strings’ signature bass strings that don’t sacrifice playability for tone.

Round Core and Stainless-Steel Wrap Provide Flexibility and Longevity

The Hi-Beams’ round core and stainless-steel wrap wire are constructed to optimize flexibility, longevity and consistency. The round core reduces finger fatigue for marathon practice or performance sessions, while the stainless-steel wrap wire withstands corrosion and oxidation to extend string life well beyond typical coated or uncoated strings. This combination also provides exceptionally even, string-to-string output for a balanced tone across the fretboard.

Punchy, Bright Tone Without Harshness

While the Hi-Beams produce a punchy and bright tone, their round core helps eliminate the harsh, brittle overtones common to other stainless-steel bass strings. The end result is a clear, present sound with articulate lows, pronounced mids and shimmering highs—perfect for any musical genre or playing style seeking a flexible, dynamic bass tone.

Fits Most Standard 5-String Basses

With gauges ranging from .045 to .125, the Hi-Beams Medium 5-String Bass .125 Low B String set accommodates most standard 5-string basses. The .125 low B string in particular provides tight, controlled lows on 35″ and longer scale basses. Combined with the Hi-Beams’ inherent flexibility and reduced finger drag, the .125 gauge low B makes drop-tuning or lower tunings an effortless option for extended range and a thunderous bottom end.

Premium Bass Strings Brought To You By DR Strings

For over 30 years, DR Strings has been a leader in handmade, premium bass strings engineered for professional tone and performance. DR Strings is dedicated to developing groundbreaking string technologies for a wide range of playing styles, scales and tunings. That dedication to innovation and quality is on full display in the Hi-Beams Medium 5-String Bass .125 Low B String set.