TYLER JACKSON
"In over thirty-five years of playing professionally, I was never fully satisfied with any string brand until I found DR. DR banjo, mandolin, and bass strings give me the rare combination of superior tone, balance, and durability that helps my instruments perform at their optimum level. Thanks, DR!
PRODUCTS
Veritas™
Phosphor Bronze Round Core Acoustic Guitar Strings Reinforced with Accurate Core Technology™
Model: VTA-12
Veritas™ Acoustic Guitar Strings maintain their tone, tuning stability and intonation thanks to our Accurate Core Technology™, a process of coating the round core wire, which locks the wrap wire in place and extends string life by protecting the core from corrosion. A phosphor bronze wrap wire delivers a traditionally bright tone and natural feel. All Veritas™ Acoustic sets include both standard plain steel AND Xenon Power-Plain™ strings, which produce a bigger tone to balance with the wound strings.
Legend™ Flatwound
Polished Stainless Steel Round Core Bass Strings
Model: FL-45
Flatwound bass strings have provided the "thump" behind countless famous basslines.
Legend™ polished flatwound bass strings combine the warm, fat tone of a polished wound wrap wire with the balanced harmonics and flexible feel of a round core wire. These strings feel smooth and comfortable, adding to the pleasure of dropping bass notes deep into the pocket. Made to fit 34 or 35" scale basses and also available in short scale. These strings will make your tone a LEGEND.Rare™ Mandolin
Phosphor Bronze Hexagonal Core \with Loop End Mandolin Strings
Model: MD-11
Rare™ Mandolin Strings are designed to last longer than typical mandolin strings. They have a tone that will surprise and please the experienced player. Crisp and warm, DR Rare phosphor mandolin strings stand out whether you are playing in a group or as a featured soloist.
Original Style Banjo
High Carbon Steel Hexagonal Core Banjo Strings
Model: BA5-10
Original Style Banjo strings achieve a new standard of tone, durability and playability. The 5-string set offers 1 wound string and 4 plain steel strings, with the wound string using nickel-plated steel wound over a high-carbon hexagonal core wire. The entire set is designed for brightness that makes a player stand out in any picking circle.
BIO
Tyler Jackson is a world-renowned tenor banjoist and upright bassist. When he was just twelve Buddy Griffin noticed his talent on ukulele and approached Tyler about learning the tenor banjo. Griffin spent the next year pouring decades of banjo experience and wisdom into Tyler. After just one year, he was already playing gigs and being used as a sideman on recordings. When Tyler got an opportunity to play in Branson, he jumped at the chance. This is where he was featured on tenor banjo, playing on the Branson Belle riverboat, the Buck Trent show, and the Jim Stafford show. Jackson's musical ambitions continued in High School, where his interest grew to include the double bass. At the same time, Tyler had kept his interest in the tenor banjo and continued to push the envelope for what could be done, drawing from jazz musician influences such as Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker, and Wes Montgomery. In 2004 he released his first tenor banjo CD “First Impression”, produced by his close friend and mentor, Buddy Wachter. Tyler studied jazz double bass at the University of North Texas under Lynn Seaton. With the help of Seaton, he began to fine-tune his skills as a professional bassist in multiple genres. It was during this period that he was asked to work for Ray Price and the Cherokee Cowboys. Touring with Price took him all over the world and allowed him to play countless venues across North America, including the Grand Ole Opry, Massey Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Gruene Hall, as well as the Stagecoach Festival, Austin City Limits Live, and more. In 2007-09, Ray Price teamed up with Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard to form the highly successful “Last of the Breed” tour. Tyler can be seen on A&E's “Last of the Breed” DVD and heard on the live CD as well. Besides his tenure (2006-2013) with the late Ray Price, Jackson has worked with many well-known artists spanning several genres, including David Grisman, Earl Klugh, Howard Alden, John McEuen, Randy Travis, Jim Cullum, and Dale Watson. Currently residing in Edmond, OK, Tyler is married to Kristin Jackson, a phenomenal musician in her own right, and has two beautiful children, Matthew and Hannah. Tyler is currently the Assistant Curator at the American Banjo Museum and continues to tour, gig locally, and record.
