DR Strings HI-BEAMS Stainless Steel 5-String Bass Strings - Light (40-120)

Hand-Wound Round Core Brilliance with Supple Light-Gauge 5-String Playability

DR Strings HI-BEAMS™ Stainless Steel 5-String Bass Strings are world-renowned among modern bassists for their brilliant top-end clarity, extended harmonic life, and effortlessly flexible feel. Handcrafted in Westwood, New Jersey, HI-BEAMS are meticulously hand-wound on a traditional round core, setting them apart from stiffer, mass-produced hex-core stainless strings.

The Light .040–.120 gauge combination provides lower physical string tension and effortless playability across all five strings without sacrificing low-end impact or mid-range growl. The round core construction allows the stainless steel wrap wire to conform completely along the entire length of the core, yielding superior flexibility, smooth tactile comfort under the fingers, and rich acoustic sustain. The .120 gauge low B string delivers a tight, focused fundamental frequency that tracks clearly without sounding muddy or flabby.

Designed for standard 34-inch and 35-inch scale 5-string electric basses, the LMR5-40 set is ideal for players who demand immediate dynamic response, light touch, and fast fingerstyle or slap technique. Whether tracking in the studio or performing live, DR Hi-Beams deliver bright, modern tone that stays vibrant gig after gig.

Sanctuary Tone & Intent Profile

• Best For: 5-String Electric Basses, Fast Technical Fingerstyle, Slap Bass, Funk, Fusion, Solo Bass, and Studio Session Work
• Tone Profile: Super bright and punchy with soaring high-end sizzle, clear mid-range growl, fast dynamic response, articulate low B tracking, and supple low-tension round-core flexibility
• Compared To: Standard hex-core stainless steel 5-string light sets (which feel stiffer under the fingers) and traditional nickel strings
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "Handcrafted in Westwood, New Jersey, this 40-120 light 5-string set pairs DR's flexible round core with stainless wrap wire. It offers exceptionally supple string feel and low tension across all five strings, giving you effortless slap speed, fluid fingerstyle runs, and a clear, articulate low B string."

Key Specifications:

• Brand: DR Strings
• Series: HI-BEAMS™ Stainless Steel Bass
• Model Number: LMR5-40
• String Type: 5-String Bass Set
• Material: Premium Stainless Steel Wrap Wire
• Core Wire: Hand-Wound Round Core
• Gauges: .040, .060, .080, .100, .120
• Scale Length: Long Scale (Fits up to 35" scale 5-string basses)
• Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Westwood, New Jersey, USA