DR StringsSunbeam - Phosphor Bronze AcousticRound Core 12-54

My Epiphone Hummingbird Inspired by Gibson model has the most amazing sound with these DR Sunbeam 12-54 strings. Depth, brightness and beautiful tone and long sustain, second to none. Round core seems easier on fingers. Play daily and strings holding up well. Me too.

I like you have tried all brands of acoustic guitar strings. DR Sunbeams (light gauge .12-.54) are the best to my ears and fingers. A brighter phosphor bronze string that lasts a long time and gets better sounding with age. They defy typical uncoated string decay.Like them so much, bought a set for my other acoustic, an all hog dread. Same result. These are the best strings out there.

I tried these on a recommendation and I like them a lot. Really bright for my Guild D35. I've been using D'addario light gauge bronze for years and these are stiff competition. If you play a lot, and change your strings a lot, these are a super value. If you play less often and hope your strings will still sound new, you may find the value diminished. I love this is a young made in America company so my recommendation is to give them a shot. The sound with a new set is excellent.

Bought these strings for my Gibson Hummingbird after reading positive reports from other Hummingbird players. I have a buddy who is good at swapping out strings. He reported that the G and B strings were dead on arrival, meaning they had no life in them. The other four strings were fine. So my friend pulled a couple of D'Addario strings from another package to complete the job. I would have returned the strings if it hadn't been so much trouble to remove the good strings and wind them back into the package. I was extremely disappointed all the way around. I guess the final sound -- the blend of Sunbeam and D'Addario -- is OK. But the experience doesn't inspire me to purchase Sunbeam strings again.

I've been playing guitar for around 7 years now, on and off (I still suck). All that time I've been using the same acoustic, an Epiphone AJ 220S dreadnought, with light strings. I've used a lot of different strings, Ernie Balls, D'addario, Elixirs, Gibsons, fifteen different types of Martins, Dean Markleys, John Pearse, probably more. Might just be my case but this is the first time I've tuned my guitar up and was just blown away. These things are bright and PUNCHY man! Like I had to do a double take because I've never had this nice and crisp of a tone on my guitar. I'm trying not to fanboy out over it too much because I haven't had them on long enough to say anything about the life span, but I'm thoroughly impressed. This jumbo dreadnought has always had a deep and sort of mellow sound even with new strings, and it legitimately sounds like a different guitar right now. I noticed another review that said these strings sounded too bright, and I could believe that they would be if put on a really shallow guitar. I'll have to come back and do an update on how long they keep this sound, but if you dig a really bright and crisp tone these seem like winners. Oh, and the playability is just fine, it doesn't suck to play haha.

First off, I hate to write a negative review about this company, as I LOVE their Rare strings. I tried the Sunbeams, and luckily bought 2 sets, because it took me 8 strings to get 6 to work. It wasn't until I'd installed a string incorrectly, destroying it, that I found the instructions printed inside the box. I still don't know what they were talking about, and I won't buy these again. They are 2x as much as Rares, they don't sound noticeably better or have any advantage I can see or hear, not for my style of playing at least. I'm back to my Rares and they sound better than ever.

These are my favorite by far. I've tried quite a few other strings, (Elixir, D'Addario, Martin, Cleartone, JP, etc), but always come back to these. They sound really really good, but do require a bit more care and feeding compared to hex core strings. It's important to crimp the ends prior to clipping the excess string, as the round core will slip if you don't. Once it slips, you've got a dead string. No bueno. However, with the proper care, these strings will reward you greatly.Tonally, they are very balanced, with neither excessive brightness nor mellowness. They start out fairly bright with lots and lots of overtones, but after a day or two will focus down to the fundamental while still readily producing overtones, but more as support.String feel is very good. The round cores seem to bend and fret easier than hex cores of the same gauge. They also hold pitch incredibly well. Once strung up and stretched correctly, they are rock solid. Only very hard playing will take them out of tune.I can't say much about corrosion resistance, as my hands are dry and generally friendly to string life.These are my favorite strings. If you're looking for something a little different than the standard hex cores, give these a shot.

For those who crave a comfortable, round core feel and a tone that isn't too harsh, DR Strings hit the spot. They offer smooth playability and a medium brightness that sits well in the mix, perfect for those seeking balance and comfort. While not the brightest out there, their warmth and responsiveness make them a solid choice for many players.I like these a lot. Sunbeams are a great value. I would highly recommend them if you want to try the round core experience. Otherwise, something like D'Addario XL16s are fine.

If you like a more treble chiming sound, the these strings do the job!!

DR Sunbeams are much easier to play compared to other strings of the same gauge. Very bendy. Tone is bright and colorful. Low end is also great. Not too hard on the fingers bcoz of the round core (the hex core strings start to hurt fingers after hours of playing.)

These are, without doubt, the the best strings I have had on my Epiphone Hummingbird.

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Diese handgefertigten Saiten von SUNBEAM sind die besten Saiten die ich je auf der Martin D28 drauf hatte (gekauft habe ich SUNBEAM Round Core RCA 12).Ein sehr sauberes Klangbild, wunderbare Einzeltöne und beim strumming sehr warm und klar. Sehr schönes Sustain, es macht Spaß damit zu spielen. Kaum ein Nachstimmen erforderlich nach dem Neuaufziehen. Ich kann sie nur wärmstens empfehlen, sie sind ihr Geld absolut wert.