RHON MATTHISON
"For over 21 years I’ve often been asked how I get my tone. Three things contribute to that, and DR Strings is one of them. Hi-Beams and Fat-Beams have the feel and response I’m looking for. Smooth under the fingers with a tone that’s clear, punchy, and full.
PRODUCTS
Hi-Beam™
Stainless Steel Round Core Bass Strings
Model: MR5-45
Hi-Beam™ stainless steel bass strings are round wound and constructed on a round core which is unique in the industry. Hi-Beams require much more time, care and extra steps to make than other bass strings. The extra effort DR expends making Hi-Beams results in a bass string that is highly flexible and musically but not harshly bright. They are renowned for durability, unusually long life, consistency and string-to-string balance. They don’t eat your frets. Hi-Beams are the string to choose for brightness, punch and ease of playing. Hi-Beam bass strings require much more time, care and extra steps to make than other bass strings.
Fat-Beams™
Stainless-Steel Round Core Bass Strings
Model: FB5-45
FAT-BEAMS™ bass strings blend the finest American stainless-steel wrap wire on a round core but are made with a slower and high compression winding process to produce more pronounced mids, bright highs and a super-fat bottom. They produce an overall fuller sound with a solid punch when it’s needed.
BIO
Rhon Matthison BionnHailing from Falmouth, Trelawny, Rhon Matthison is a multifaceted musician who has turned his early church-based love for music into a successful career spanning over two decades. A bassist, music director, producer, and mixing engineer, Rhon has built a reputation for musical excellence and professionalism, working with some of the most respected names in gospel and reggae music. He currently serves as Music Director for Sherwin Gardner, Kevin Downswell, Island Tribe Collective, and Christopher Martin, leading bands and shaping dynamic live performances for audiences around the world. As bassist and music director for Christopher Martin, Rhon has helped deliver world-class live productions across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa. Throughout his career, Rhon has also worked with internationally recognized artists including Todd Dulaney, Jonathan Nelson, CeCe Winans, and Prodigal Son, contributing both as a bassist and music director on various projects and live productions. Beyond the stage, Rhon is an accomplished producer and mixing engineer, bringing creative and technical expertise to studio recordings and live productions alike. His production and engineering work includes contributions to Petra-Kaye’s debut album Sing Praises, along with various other recording and live music projects. As music director for the Evolu-Cian Band, Rhon has partnered with the JCDC to elevate Jamaica’s national gospel competitions, mentoring musicians and helping shape the next generation of performers. With a blend of live performance mastery, studio expertise, and strong musical leadership, Rhon Matthison continues to be a trusted collaborator for artists, producers, and event organizers across the Caribbean and internationally.
