ANDREA ARCANGELI
I’ve tried a lot of different strings over the years, but nothing compares to DR’s Black Dragon. The first thing that grabbed me was the look – the deep black finish instantly makes my instrument stand out. But what really keeps me coming back is the feel and the tone. These strings have a perfect balance of punch and warmth. The low end feels tight and powerful, while the highs stay crisp without ever being harsh. Whether I’m playing heavy riffs or more melodic lines, the response is consistent and inspiring. On top of that, the durability is impressive. I can play hard night after night and still get reliable tuning stability and tone that doesn’t fade. They just feel solid and dependable, which gives me more confidence on stage and in the studio. I love using DR Black Dragon because they bring out the best in both my playing and my instrument – great sound, killer look, and long-lasting performance.
PRODUCTS
Black Dragon™
K3™ Black Coated Multi-Scale Bass Strings with Accurate core Technology
Model: DBSMB5-45
Black Dragon™ bass strings combine the superior sound, effortless playability and extra long life of the Dragon Skin+ with the vibe of the Black Beauties.
Accurate Core Technology™ upgrades the architecture by creating grooves on the core to cradle the wrap wire, allowing them to give clarity and definition to even the lowest notes of a 37" scale string.
The difference is real.BIO
I started approaching bass guitar at the age of 16, playing with friends and practicing playing along all the albums I used to listen to. My first goal in musical career arrived in early 1999 when my first band River Of Change gained a contract from Last Episode Records for what will be my first official full length “Were Reality Cannot Enter”. In later 2000 I became the official bass player for Italian prgogster DGM and still I am. With DGM I released 8 official full length (Scarlet Records, Frontiers Records), 2 official live album (Frontiers Records) and I took part to many gigs and tour around the world. In 2000 I was called by a power metal band called CONCEPT as official bass player, I recorded 2 official full length for that band under Underground Symphony records. In 2003 I was involved in a project called SOLISIA, a symphonic metal band, which I recorded 2 official full length (Scarlet Records) and toured in some of the biggest festival in Europe. In 2009 I founded together with Diego Reali the hard rock/Heavy Metal band called HEVIDENCE which I recorded 2 official album (UltimHate Reocrds, Frontiers Records) and toured around Europe. In 2013 I became the official bass player for the metal band NOVERIA and still I am. With this band I recorded 4 official full length under Scarlet Records and toured around Europe. In 2017 I became the official bass player of Ark Ascent band, based in UK. With Ark ascent I published 2 official full length. I took parts in many other bands as a session bass player both in studio and live and I’m still collaborating with various artists and projects in many kinds of music.
