DR Strings LO-RIDER™ Bass Strings are for players who are into slapping, popping and tapping. With a stainless-steel wrap wire on a hexagonal core, they deliver a combination of high end, depth and a bit of stiffness that makes harmonics very accurate. Great consistency and superior string-to-string balance are hallmarks of all DR strings, but LO-RIDER™ strings provides more depth of tone and are a bit stiffer than HI-BEAMS™. The stainless steel wrap wire produces a balanced brightness that cuts through the band The hexagonal core delivers a bit of stiffness for super-accurate harmonics Hexagonal Core Wire on a Ball End with a Stainless Steel Wrap Wire