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Nov 11, 2009. #10. Also the difference between the Lo-Riders and Hi-Beams are the cores are different. The Lo-Riders have a hexagonal core, which bites into the windings and gives the string tension. The Hi-Beams have a round core, which makes the strings less tense and a bit floppy.
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Nov 16, 2006 · IMO the difference between the two is more in feel than sound. The hex core of the low riders are stiffer than the round core of the high beams. If you like to bend a lot of notes and use vibrato my nod would go to the High Beams. If you get too much fret buzz or you play hard then maybe the Low Riders are the right choice.
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Jan 23, 2005 · Micco Florida. Aug 18, 2013. #11. I played lo riders for a couple years an switched this year to high beams. Lo Riders do have more tension on them and would probably work well for drop C. That being said, I agree with Michael go with the DDT's. Thats exactly what they are designed to do.
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Jun 15, 2004 · I have used low riders 45-125 for the last 9 months. Great strings, but pretty stiff. There is a lot of high mid content. Today I put on a set of hi-beams in the same gauges and was able to keep the action at the same height. Much more focused to …
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Jul 27, 2000 · Compared to other strings like D'addario's, Ernie Ball's, and Rotosounds they are both much smoother and more flexible with the hi-beams being more so than the lo-riders. The hi-beams have more of a crunchy sound to them that is 150% suited for slap bass, they really sparkle on the top.
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Feb 17, 2008 · The Prosteels are hex core. High beams are round core. The Prosteels have a core that's about twice as thick as the DR High beams. I like the extra tension of the Prosteels, especially 10-14 days after installing them. You can really dig in and keep your action low.
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Feb 14, 2010 · 4,856. Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) - Olomouc (Czech Republic) May 1, 2014. #3. I've recently made the transition from Hi-Beams to Fat-Beams and, has Levin pointed out, they sound a bit fuller on the lows. However, the difference is very subtle. Also, to my fingers the tension is the same for both strings.
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Feb 28, 2019 · Jan 20, 2006. 11,048. 1,293. 4,621. Oct 12, 2007. #5. Fat Beams, from what I understand, are similar to high beams, but are wound even slower on the round core for a more precise wrap, which they claim makes them a bit richer in fundamentals with deeper lows and more pristine highs.
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Nov 10, 2009 · Another great set to try is the DR Fat Beams which reside on my 5-string active Yamaha. Slightly tamed highs (compared to the Hi Beams) but a meatier bottom. Similar feel to the Hi Beams so if you don't appreciate the Lo Rider tension, try the Fats. All this Lo Rider talk is making me salivate to plug in my Ricky tonight.
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Nov 22, 2002 · I think the Fat Beams sound a little more distinctive. They have a bigger, slightly looser sound with a bit more midrange. I think I prefer the Fat Beams, but the Lo Riders were great too. Any differences aren't night and day. Here's a comparison video I found: BrentSimons, GTHintz, Swerve and 2 others.