--- product_id: 16301386 title: "DR Strings - Black Beauties - Bass Guitar Strings (45-130)" brand: "dr strings" price: "B/.139" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Dr Strings" url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/16301386-dr-strings-black-beauties-bass-guitar-strings-45-130 store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # 45-130 gauge light strings for versatile tone Enhanced volume & clarity rivaling uncoated strings Proprietary K3 coating for corrosion resistance DR Strings - Black Beauties - Bass Guitar Strings (45-130) **Brand:** dr strings **Price:** B/.139 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Black Beauty, Bold Sound — Own Your Signature Tone ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DR Strings - Black Beauties - Bass Guitar Strings (45-130) by dr strings - **How much does it cost?** B/.139 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/16301386-dr-strings-black-beauties-bass-guitar-strings-45-130) ## Best For - dr strings enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dr strings brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sleek Black Finish:** Stand out visually with a bold, professional aesthetic on stage. - • **K3 Technology Coating:** Patented coating delivers durability without sacrificing sound quality. - • **Long-Lasting Tone Life:** Stay studio-ready longer with strings that resist corrosion and wear. - • **Perfect Fit for Bass Pros:** Optimized 45-130 gauge set tailored for dynamic 5-string bass performance. - • **Unmatched Clarity & Volume:** Experience punchy, clear tones that cut through every mix. ## Overview DR Strings Black Beauties are premium 5-string bass guitar strings (45-130 gauge) featuring the innovative, patent-pending K3 Technology Coating. This advanced coating uniquely preserves the natural, uncoated sound quality while providing superior corrosion resistance and extended tone life. Designed for professional bassists seeking enhanced volume, clarity, and durability, these black-coated alloy steel strings combine cutting-edge tech with a sleek aesthetic, making them a top choice for serious players. ## Description BLACK BEAUTIES Black Coated 5-String Bass Strings Medium (45-130). DR's new, remarkable, proprietary and patent pending K3 Technology Coating is the first coating that makes no apologies and no excuses for not delivering sound equal to uncoated strings. Players tell us that these strings have more volume, less unwanted overtones, greater clarity and articulation then standard, uncoated strings. Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for." Review: Amazing sound and perfect tuning! - I am currently using these DR Strings Black Beauties on my bass, and I couldn't be more satisfied. The sound quality is magnificent—crisp, punchy, and clear. What impressed me the most is how well they hold their tuning; I rarely have to readjust them. Plus, the black coating looks absolutely stunning and feels great on the fingers. Highly recommended for any bass player looking for premium tone and reliability! Review: Best sounding, playing strings I have found for my Rickenbacker 4003! - I own 10 bass guitars and use a variety of DR string models on all of them. One of my favorite DR sets is their Sunbeams, which I use on all of my short scale basses. I was looking for something with a coating to try on my 4003 and had read good things about these Black Beauty strings which I discovered are basically coated Sunbeams, just like the other DR coated strings like the Red Devils! Prior to swtitching over to these I had been running with DR Lo-Riders on my 4003 which I also use on my Fender Jazz Basses. Contrary to the nice top end bite I get from these on my 62 and 73 Jazz, I just wasn't getting the classic RIC tone I wanted out of the 4003 with LO-Riders installed, so this is why I decided to give these a try. I had been running with DR Red Devils on my Fender Jaguar and my Gretch DuoJet for a long time so I already knew that these coated DRs have a great tone, reduced fret clatter and easy on the fingers to boot, so I already knew there was a good chance these Black Beauties were going to deliver what I was looking for. After installing them on the 4003 and adjusting the truss rods to account for the reduced string tension compared to the Lo-Riders I was thrilled with the results! These strings have proven to be the perfect match for the Rickenbacker! I am getting that classic 4001/4003 tone in spades and with the added bonus of less string noise when sliding, and much reduced fret clank when playing fast runs up and down the neck. Because these are coated, you need to take care when installing them that you don't just yank the strings through the bridge as you install them, otherwise you risk scraping off the micro-thin coating. When installed properly, you should not have to worry about the coating coming off with normal use. I use a pick most of the time and have not seen any evidence of the coating coming off where the pick contacts the strings, or in any of the most commonly played sections of the fingerboard. Have to take these 1-2 Star reviews on here with a grain of salt based on my own personal experience with these... I have read a few bad reviews on here complaining about the coating coming off or the strings being dead out of the box. I can't comment on the dead string issue, but in terms of the coating coming off, it sure sounds to me like these folks failed to read the instructions about using care during installation. If you just pull these quickly through the bridge holes like normal strings without regard for the coating, there is a very high probability that you will fracture the coating which will eventually result in the coating cracking off the string over time. I have DR coated strings on 6 of my 10 guitars and none of them have ever had a problem with the coating flaking off or the strings going dead prematurely. Two of my guitars have had a set of Red Devils on them for over 14 months and they still sound great even after hundreds of hours in the studio. In conclusion, I have nothing but high praise for these strings and recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality coated string with great tone and feel. The black strings also look really cool against the black JetGlo finish of my 4003! If you are looking for the same string in a different color, check out the Red Devils or the Cool Blue versions! Same string, just a different color coating. ## Features - DR's new, remarkable, proprietary and patent pending K3 Technology Coating is the first coating that makes no apologies and no excuses for not delivering sound equal to uncoated strings - Players tell us that these strings have more volume, less unwanted overtones, greater clarity and articulation then standard, uncoated strings - Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for - " DR's new, remarkable, proprietary and patent pending K3 Technology Coating is the first coating that makes no apologies and no excuses for not delivering sound equal to uncoated strings - International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0089N46KU | | Best Sellers Rank | #970 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Bass Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Brand | DR Strings | | Brand Name | DR Strings | | Coating Description | coated | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,730 Reviews | | Finish Type | Coated | | Instrument | Bass Guitar | | Item Weight | 159 g | | Manufacturer | DR Strings | | Manufacturer Part Number | BKB5-130 | | Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Model Name | BLACK BEAUTIES | | Model Number | BKB5-130 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Recommended Uses For Product | playing bass guitar in musical contexts | | Set Name | 45-130 | | String Gauge | Light | | String Material Type | Alloy Steel | | UPC | 600781003711 | | Warranty Description | 2-year warranty. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** DR Strings - **Color:** Black - **Instrument:** Bass Guitar - **String Gauge:** Light - **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel ## Images ![DR Strings - Black Beauties - Bass Guitar Strings (45-130) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aVqrEG8hL.jpg) ![DR Strings - Black Beauties - Bass Guitar Strings (45-130) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713Ptdd-XWL.jpg) ![DR Strings - Black Beauties - Bass Guitar Strings (45-130) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TI-CxGyOL.jpg) ![DR Strings - Black Beauties - Bass Guitar Strings (45-130) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+j93lOR1L.jpg) ![DR Strings - Black Beauties - Bass Guitar Strings (45-130) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pi4JzqWcL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Set** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing sound and perfect tuning! *by R***N on May 19, 2026* I am currently using these DR Strings Black Beauties on my bass, and I couldn't be more satisfied. The sound quality is magnificent—crisp, punchy, and clear. What impressed me the most is how well they hold their tuning; I rarely have to readjust them. Plus, the black coating looks absolutely stunning and feels great on the fingers. Highly recommended for any bass player looking for premium tone and reliability! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best sounding, playing strings I have found for my Rickenbacker 4003! *by T***T on December 5, 2013* I own 10 bass guitars and use a variety of DR string models on all of them. One of my favorite DR sets is their Sunbeams, which I use on all of my short scale basses. I was looking for something with a coating to try on my 4003 and had read good things about these Black Beauty strings which I discovered are basically coated Sunbeams, just like the other DR coated strings like the Red Devils! Prior to swtitching over to these I had been running with DR Lo-Riders on my 4003 which I also use on my Fender Jazz Basses. Contrary to the nice top end bite I get from these on my 62 and 73 Jazz, I just wasn't getting the classic RIC tone I wanted out of the 4003 with LO-Riders installed, so this is why I decided to give these a try. I had been running with DR Red Devils on my Fender Jaguar and my Gretch DuoJet for a long time so I already knew that these coated DRs have a great tone, reduced fret clatter and easy on the fingers to boot, so I already knew there was a good chance these Black Beauties were going to deliver what I was looking for. After installing them on the 4003 and adjusting the truss rods to account for the reduced string tension compared to the Lo-Riders I was thrilled with the results! These strings have proven to be the perfect match for the Rickenbacker! I am getting that classic 4001/4003 tone in spades and with the added bonus of less string noise when sliding, and much reduced fret clank when playing fast runs up and down the neck. Because these are coated, you need to take care when installing them that you don't just yank the strings through the bridge as you install them, otherwise you risk scraping off the micro-thin coating. When installed properly, you should not have to worry about the coating coming off with normal use. I use a pick most of the time and have not seen any evidence of the coating coming off where the pick contacts the strings, or in any of the most commonly played sections of the fingerboard. Have to take these 1-2 Star reviews on here with a grain of salt based on my own personal experience with these... I have read a few bad reviews on here complaining about the coating coming off or the strings being dead out of the box. I can't comment on the dead string issue, but in terms of the coating coming off, it sure sounds to me like these folks failed to read the instructions about using care during installation. If you just pull these quickly through the bridge holes like normal strings without regard for the coating, there is a very high probability that you will fracture the coating which will eventually result in the coating cracking off the string over time. I have DR coated strings on 6 of my 10 guitars and none of them have ever had a problem with the coating flaking off or the strings going dead prematurely. Two of my guitars have had a set of Red Devils on them for over 14 months and they still sound great even after hundreds of hours in the studio. In conclusion, I have nothing but high praise for these strings and recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality coated string with great tone and feel. The black strings also look really cool against the black JetGlo finish of my 4003! If you are looking for the same string in a different color, check out the Red Devils or the Cool Blue versions! Same string, just a different color coating. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sounding and looking strings! *by D***N on July 28, 2026* It took a few practices to get used to the feel of the coating, but I like it now, and it sounds great. What I really like about these strings is switching from Ernie Balls (the b string is 130 and the E is 100), the B and E strings are slightly closer in thickness (125 and 105), so there isn’t a giant difference in volume. It doesn’t sound like a bass cannon when you hit the D note or even open B, but it still sounds just slightly meatier when you grab the fifth fret on the B vs the open E. Plus the black looks killer on my Warwick Corvette! ## Frequently Bought Together - DR Black Beauties Bass 5 Strings 45-130 - Ernie Ball Polypro Guitar Strap, Black (P04037) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/16301386-dr-strings-black-beauties-bass-guitar-strings-45-130](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/16301386-dr-strings-black-beauties-bass-guitar-strings-45-130) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*