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OUR STORY

THE FINE ART OF FINE TUNING™

In 1989, DR Strings re-introduced hand-made round core string making to the general market. Made in the USA with USA sourced materials with highly skilled craftsmanship. DR Strings prides itself on tight quality control, offering a wide range of innovative materials and gauges for players around the world.

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HEAR FROM OUR ARTISTS

I haven't used anything but DR's Pure Blues strings for 20 years. Its is part of the makeup of what I do. They allow my thoughts to flow…They never get in the way of what I am trying to do.

Derek Trucks

ARTISTS

Ida Nielsen talks about early influences and her Sandberg signature bass

Ida Nielsen talks about early influences and her Sandberg signature bass

The Ida Nielsen sits down to talks about her musical background, her years with Prince, her Sandberg signature bass guitar and favorite DR Pure Blues Bass Strings.

Henrik Linder of The Dirty Loops Talks DR Strings

Henrik Linder of The Dirty Loops Talks DR Strings

Henrik Linder of The Dirty Loops tells us why he plays with DR Strings as well as his motivation for playing bass.

Tomi Koivusaari of AMORPHIS and his Custom ESP Eclipse – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse

Tomi Koivusaari of AMORPHIS and his Custom ESP Eclipse – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse

Tomi Koivusaari of AMORPHIS and his Custom ESP Eclipse – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse “DR Strings: My favorite Workhorse “ is a series of guitar and bass players talking about their favorite Instruments. Get insights on how and why these musicians chose the instruments they chose and what makes them different. In this Episode Tomi Koivusaari of Amorphis is showing you his ESP Eclipse. As he always preferred Les Paul style guitars the ESP Eclipse is the perfect fit for him.

Martin Mendez of OPETH and his Sandberg Signature Bass – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse

Martin Mendez of OPETH and his Sandberg Signature Bass – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse

Martin Mendez of OPETH and his Sandberg Signature Bass – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse “DR Strings: My favorite Workhorse “ is a series of guitar and bass players talking about their favorite Instruments. Get insights on how and why these musicians chose the instruments they chose and what makes them different. In this Episode Martin Mendez of the Swedish prog metal band OPETH is showing you his new Sandberg Signature Bass. After playing Fender basses for a long time, Martin recently switched to Sandberg to develop his own signature model.

Victor Brandt of DIMMU BORGIR and his Signature Sandberg bass– DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse

Victor Brandt of DIMMU BORGIR and his Signature Sandberg bass– DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse

Victor Brandt of DIMMU BORGIR and his Signature Sandberg bass– DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse “DR Strings: My favorite Workhorse “ is a series of guitar and bass players talking about their favorite Instruments. Get insights on how and why these musicians chose the instruments they chose and what makes them different. In this Episode Victor Brandt of Dimmu Borgir shows off his new Sandberg “Forty-eight” signature bass. Aside from his pretty “metal” inverted cross pick-up he added a special kind of hold to his bass for some sick stage moves.

Sonny T. of New Power Generation tells us why he plays DR Strings

Sonny T. of New Power Generation tells us why he plays DR Strings

Sonny T. bass player for Prince in New Power Generation talks about why he chooses DR Strings. Watch all our new videos first by subscribing here: http://www.youtube.com/drhandmadestrings Get info on your favorite gear, artists and more: http://www.drstrings.com Like DR Strings on Facebook: http://fb.com/drhandmadestrings Follow DR Strings on Twitter: http://twitter.com/drstrings Check out our Instagram photos: http://instagram.com/drstrings Check out our tumblr: http://drstrings.tumblr.com

Gus G: DR Strings - My Favorite Workhorse

Gus G: DR Strings - My Favorite Workhorse

We caught up with Gus G to get a comprehensive rundown of his favorite guitar. Gus G plays Dragon Skin strings by DR Strings: https://www.drstrings.com/coated-electric-dragon-skin

Fredrik Akesson of Opeth and his PRS P245 Guitar – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse

Fredrik Akesson of Opeth and his PRS P245 Guitar – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse

Fredrik Akesson of Opeth and his PRS P245 Guitar – DR Strings: My Favorite Workhorse “DR Strings: My favorite Workhorse“ is a series of guitar and bass players talking about their favorite Instruments. Get insights on how and why these musicians chose the instruments they chose and what makes them different. This Episode Fredrik Akesson of the Swedish prog metal band OPETH is showing you his PRS P245 Guitar. He always preferred Les Paul style guitars and with the piezo pick up, this guitar is the perfect workhorse for him.

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DR STRINGS & GUILD: A LEGENDARY REUNION

Guild® Guitars and DR® Strings are reuniting, bringing together decades of family legacy, craftsmanship, and innovation. This powerful collaboration marks a new chapter in the evolution of both iconic brands—one that celebrates tradition, elevates performance, and delivers exceptional sound.

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Guild USA & DR Strings: A Legendary Reunion

Guild USA & DR Strings: A Legendary Reunion

Guild Guitars and DR Strings are joining forces once again, combining decades of legacy, craftsmanship, and innovation. Starting in 2025, all Guild USA acoustic guitars will come equipped with DR Dragon Skin+ Phosphor Bronze Strings—enhancing tone, playability, and performance like never before. These strings feature DR’s patented Accurate Core Technology for superior tuning stability, balanced tone, and extended string life. With shimmering clarity and rich projection, they’re the perfect match for Guild’s legendary acoustics. This partnership celebrates 70+ years of tradition while delivering the sound of the future. Learn more: Connect with Guild Guitars: https://www.instagram.com/guildguitars/ https://www.facebook.com/guildguitars https://guildguitars.com/ Connect with DR Strings: https://www.instagram.com/drstrings/ https://www.facebook.com/DRHandmadeStrings/ https://www.drstrings.com/

Jared James Nichols X DR Strings’ Dragon Skin+ — Bringing Blues Power to Life

Jared James Nichols X DR Strings’ Dragon Skin+ — Bringing Blues Power to Life

Jared James Nichols delivers a Blues Power–worthy demo of DR Strings Dragon Skin+ Quantum Nickel coated guitar strings. Hear the difference with JJN and DR Strings! Shop all DR Strings Dragon Skin+ guitar and bass strings 👉 https://www.sweetwater.com/dr-strings-dragon-skin/series?utm_content= Discover more from Jared James Nichols 👇 Signature Epiphone “Blues Power” showcase 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGpXYR78Mco JJN recording techniques 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVkiRhI7eoc Exclusive “Down the Drain” performance at Sweetwater Studios 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EI2c3LJgSw Stream the latest tracks from Jared James Nichols 👇 Apple Music 👉 https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jared-james-nichols/534599711 Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2l7Z2HP9bqMaMFSdPP012g?si=VRU08mSWSouXLquSEKYr9w Amazon Music 👉 https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B008AL3ZSK/jared-james-nichols?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_SSXPIKgPx4XKoccbwC2hvVcbM Tidal 👉 https://tidal.com/browse/artist/5032322 Keep up with Jared James Nichols on social media 👇 Instagram: @jaredjamesnichols 👉 https://www.instagram.com/jaredjamesnichols/ TikTok: @jaredjamesnichols 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@jaredjamesnichols Facebook: Jaredjamesnichols 👉 https://www.facebook.com/Jaredjamesnichols Subscribe and follow for the latest gear news and giveaways! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@sweetwater/videos After you watch, visit Sweetwater.com today for all your music instrument and pro audio needs! 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/shop Visit the DealZone for the best deals on demos, bundles, B-stock, and more 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Dealzone_Demos Shop used gear 👉 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Gear-Exchange The cameras powering Sweetwater 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqOcslWBZxM For more from Sweetwater, follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sweetwater Twitter: https://twitter.com/SweetwaterSound Instagram: https://instagram.com/SweetwaterSound TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@SweetwaterSound #Sweetwater #JaredJamesNichols #JJN #DRStrings #DragonSkin #Demo

Dragon Skin+™ Demo

Dragon Skin+™ Demo

DR Strings invites you to hear the full sound of these premium electric bass strings, available now! Interested in learning more? DR Strings' CEO and VP give you behind-the-scenes insights on their string technology. Check out this vid for an incredible deep dive: https://www.fugu.com/Pages/Players/VideoPlayerFull?mid=6354532675112&typ=8 @drstrings

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