Designed with the adventurous bassist in mind, DR Strings Nickel Lo-Riders deliver stellar tone and exceptional string-to-string balance. Starting with a hexagonal core, Nickel Lo-Riders give you a robust string feel that’s ideal for your funkiest slap grooves or virtuosic tapping tricks. The nickel-plated steel outer windings emit a balanced tone that projects the right amount of warmth and cut through your band’s mix. Sweetwater bassists turn to Nickel Lo-Riders to string up a wide variety of basses for their groovier sets, as these strings accommodate both vintage and modern scale lengths. Sonically powerful and expertly crafted, Nickel Lo-Rider strings are built to push your groove to the forefront of your music!
Since 1989, DR Strings has championed the art of hand-wound, round-core guitar and bass strings. More than 30 years later, the company's legacy of superior craftsmanship continues, upheld by a dedicated team of expert winders based in the United States. DR Strings meticulously crafts each set using the finest American-made materials, staying true to founder Mark Dronge’s mission: to create the best strings possible. Driven by innovation and a genuine dedication to musicians, DR handmade strings offer exceptional tone, superior feel, and lasting performance.

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