--- product_id: 10389504 title: "DR Strings Beauties-Black Coated Steel 6 Bass Guitar Strings, 30-125 Gauge, Round Core (BKB6-30)" brand: "dr strings" price: "€ 94.31" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Dr Strings" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/10389504-dr-strings-beauties-black-coated-steel-6-bass-guitar-strings store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Enhanced brightness & output 6-string bass, 30-125 gauge Jet black K3 coated steel DR Strings Beauties-Black Coated Steel 6 Bass Guitar Strings, 30-125 Gauge, Round Core (BKB6-30) **Brand:** dr strings **Price:** € 94.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖤 Elevate your bass game with Black Beauties — where style meets legendary tone. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** DR Strings Beauties-Black Coated Steel 6 Bass Guitar Strings, 30-125 Gauge, Round Core (BKB6-30) by dr strings - **How much does it cost?** € 94.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/10389504-dr-strings-beauties-black-coated-steel-6-bass-guitar-strings) ## Best For - dr strings enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dr strings brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Bright, Defined Tone:** Steel wrap over round core delivers crisp, clear sound with balanced harmonics and solid low-end fundamentals. - • **Flexible Playability:** Round core design reduces finger fatigue, perfect for marathon jam sessions and professional gigs. - • **Sleek Jet Black Aesthetic:** Transform your bass with a bold, sophisticated look that stands out on stage and in the studio. - • **K3 Coating for Ultimate Durability:** Ultra-hard black coating resists corrosion and sweat, extending string life without sacrificing tone. - • **Reduced Fret Noise & Enhanced Clarity:** Coating minimizes fret clatter and unwanted overtones, giving you pristine articulation every time. ## Overview DR Strings Black Beauties are premium 6-string bass guitar strings featuring a jet black K3 coating that delivers unmatched durability and a bright, modern tone. With a 30-125 medium gauge and round core construction, these strings offer flexible playability and reduced fret noise, making them a top choice for professional bassists seeking both aesthetic edge and superior sound performance. ## Description Black Beauties bass guitar strings with K3 Technology. The K3 coating is the first coating that players report, "sound as good or better than uncoated strings." DR's remarkable and proprietary K3 Technology coating is the first coating that makes no apologies and no excuses for not delivering sound equal to uncoated strings. Players tell us that these strings have more volume, less unwanted overtones, greater clarity and articulation than standard, uncoated strings. Yet, they provide the same protection due to corrosion and perspiration as well as increased tone life that coated strings are known for. Review: Best sounding, playing strings I have found for my Rickenbacker 4003! - I own 10 bass guitars and use a variety of DR string models on all of them. One of my favorite DR sets is their Sunbeams, which I use on all of my short scale basses. I was looking for something with a coating to try on my 4003 and had read good things about these Black Beauty strings which I discovered are basically coated Sunbeams, just like the other DR coated strings like the Red Devils! Prior to swtitching over to these I had been running with DR Lo-Riders on my 4003 which I also use on my Fender Jazz Basses. Contrary to the nice top end bite I get from these on my 62 and 73 Jazz, I just wasn't getting the classic RIC tone I wanted out of the 4003 with LO-Riders installed, so this is why I decided to give these a try. I had been running with DR Red Devils on my Fender Jaguar and my Gretch DuoJet for a long time so I already knew that these coated DRs have a great tone, reduced fret clatter and easy on the fingers to boot, so I already knew there was a good chance these Black Beauties were going to deliver what I was looking for. After installing them on the 4003 and adjusting the truss rods to account for the reduced string tension compared to the Lo-Riders I was thrilled with the results! These strings have proven to be the perfect match for the Rickenbacker! I am getting that classic 4001/4003 tone in spades and with the added bonus of less string noise when sliding, and much reduced fret clank when playing fast runs up and down the neck. Because these are coated, you need to take care when installing them that you don't just yank the strings through the bridge as you install them, otherwise you risk scraping off the micro-thin coating. When installed properly, you should not have to worry about the coating coming off with normal use. I use a pick most of the time and have not seen any evidence of the coating coming off where the pick contacts the strings, or in any of the most commonly played sections of the fingerboard. Have to take these 1-2 Star reviews on here with a grain of salt based on my own personal experience with these... I have read a few bad reviews on here complaining about the coating coming off or the strings being dead out of the box. I can't comment on the dead string issue, but in terms of the coating coming off, it sure sounds to me like these folks failed to read the instructions about using care during installation. If you just pull these quickly through the bridge holes like normal strings without regard for the coating, there is a very high probability that you will fracture the coating which will eventually result in the coating cracking off the string over time. I have DR coated strings on 6 of my 10 guitars and none of them have ever had a problem with the coating flaking off or the strings going dead prematurely. Two of my guitars have had a set of Red Devils on them for over 14 months and they still sound great even after hundreds of hours in the studio. In conclusion, I have nothing but high praise for these strings and recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality coated string with great tone and feel. The black strings also look really cool against the black JetGlo finish of my 4003! If you are looking for the same string in a different color, check out the Red Devils or the Cool Blue versions! Same string, just a different color coating. Review: Amazing sound and perfect tuning! - I am currently using these DR Strings Black Beauties on my bass, and I couldn't be more satisfied. The sound quality is magnificent—crisp, punchy, and clear. What impressed me the most is how well they hold their tuning; I rarely have to readjust them. Plus, the black coating looks absolutely stunning and feels great on the fingers. Highly recommended for any bass player looking for premium tone and reliability! ## Features - BLACK STRINGS FOR A UNIQUE LOOK - jet black coating gives any 6-string bass a sleek, sophisticated look - BRIGHT MODERN TONE - steel wrap wire over a round core creates defined tone with balanced harmonic content, with solid fundamentals all the way down to your low B - LONGER STRING LIFE - K3 coating protects strings from corrosion for longer string life - ENHANCED ATTACK AND OUTPUT - black K3 coating is ultra-hard to maintain string brightness and enhance output - FLEXIBLE FEEL - Round core construction gives BLACK BEAUTIES a flexible feel that’s less fatiguing to play over long sessions ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001HN7VKG | | Best Sellers Rank | #877 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #5 in Bass Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Nickel plated | | Brand | DR Strings | | Brand Name | DR Strings | | Coating Description | coated | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,381 Reviews | | Finish Type | Coated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00600781001748 | | Included Components | Bass guitar strings | | Instrument | Bass Guitar | | Item Type Name | BLACK BEAUTIES - Black Coated Steel 6-string Bass Guitar Strings, 30-125 Gauge, Round Core | | Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | KMC Music Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | BKB630 | | Model Name | DR Strings BLACK BEAUTIES 6-string Bass Guitar Strings | | Model Number | BKB6-30 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Playing the bass guitar | | Set Name | Medium, 30-125 (6-String) | | Sound Profile | Clear, defined, with reduced overtones | | String Gauge | Medium | | String Material Type | Nickel Steel | | UPC | 600781001748 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Warrantied against manufacturing defects. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** DR Strings - **String Gauge:** Medium - **Color:** Black - **Instrument:** Bass Guitar - **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel ## Images ![DR Strings Beauties-Black Coated Steel 6 Bass Guitar Strings, 30-125 Gauge, Round Core (BKB6-30) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YxmY1lgvL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Set** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: When will this item be back in stock?** A: We have plenty in stock and usually ship same day. Thanks! **Q: does the string come long scale** A: There long enough I have them on a peavy cirrus custom longest neck out **Q: Are these strings safe to use on a fretless bass?** A: I’ve been using these for well over a decade on a fretless and the fingerboard is fine. I did get some fingerboard scraps before I switched to coated strings. **Q: What are gauges in the 6-string bass set?** A: Gauges for the BKB6-30 set: 30-45-65-85-105-125 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best sounding, playing strings I have found for my Rickenbacker 4003! *by T***T on December 5, 2013* I own 10 bass guitars and use a variety of DR string models on all of them. One of my favorite DR sets is their Sunbeams, which I use on all of my short scale basses. I was looking for something with a coating to try on my 4003 and had read good things about these Black Beauty strings which I discovered are basically coated Sunbeams, just like the other DR coated strings like the Red Devils! Prior to swtitching over to these I had been running with DR Lo-Riders on my 4003 which I also use on my Fender Jazz Basses. Contrary to the nice top end bite I get from these on my 62 and 73 Jazz, I just wasn't getting the classic RIC tone I wanted out of the 4003 with LO-Riders installed, so this is why I decided to give these a try. I had been running with DR Red Devils on my Fender Jaguar and my Gretch DuoJet for a long time so I already knew that these coated DRs have a great tone, reduced fret clatter and easy on the fingers to boot, so I already knew there was a good chance these Black Beauties were going to deliver what I was looking for. After installing them on the 4003 and adjusting the truss rods to account for the reduced string tension compared to the Lo-Riders I was thrilled with the results! These strings have proven to be the perfect match for the Rickenbacker! I am getting that classic 4001/4003 tone in spades and with the added bonus of less string noise when sliding, and much reduced fret clank when playing fast runs up and down the neck. Because these are coated, you need to take care when installing them that you don't just yank the strings through the bridge as you install them, otherwise you risk scraping off the micro-thin coating. When installed properly, you should not have to worry about the coating coming off with normal use. I use a pick most of the time and have not seen any evidence of the coating coming off where the pick contacts the strings, or in any of the most commonly played sections of the fingerboard. Have to take these 1-2 Star reviews on here with a grain of salt based on my own personal experience with these... I have read a few bad reviews on here complaining about the coating coming off or the strings being dead out of the box. I can't comment on the dead string issue, but in terms of the coating coming off, it sure sounds to me like these folks failed to read the instructions about using care during installation. If you just pull these quickly through the bridge holes like normal strings without regard for the coating, there is a very high probability that you will fracture the coating which will eventually result in the coating cracking off the string over time. I have DR coated strings on 6 of my 10 guitars and none of them have ever had a problem with the coating flaking off or the strings going dead prematurely. Two of my guitars have had a set of Red Devils on them for over 14 months and they still sound great even after hundreds of hours in the studio. In conclusion, I have nothing but high praise for these strings and recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality coated string with great tone and feel. The black strings also look really cool against the black JetGlo finish of my 4003! If you are looking for the same string in a different color, check out the Red Devils or the Cool Blue versions! Same string, just a different color coating. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing sound and perfect tuning! *by R***N on May 19, 2026* I am currently using these DR Strings Black Beauties on my bass, and I couldn't be more satisfied. The sound quality is magnificent—crisp, punchy, and clear. What impressed me the most is how well they hold their tuning; I rarely have to readjust them. Plus, the black coating looks absolutely stunning and feels great on the fingers. Highly recommended for any bass player looking for premium tone and reliability! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings! (and style) *by M***A on January 14, 2026* Insanely good strings, great feel on the fingers, and the sound is exactly what i needed, be aware that these are coated so you won't be grounding your bass when touching the strings! (If you have hum on the bass) Normal roundwounds without coating made my fingers bleed while playing songs with a lot of slides, this one never made that happends, pretty happy with these strings, would recommend! ## Frequently Bought Together - DR Strings Beauties-Black Coated Steel 6 Bass Guitar Strings, 30-125 Gauge, Round Core (BKB6-30) - DR Strings Black Beauties-Black Coated Bass Guitar Strings 45-105 (BKB-45) - DR Black Beauties Bass 5 Strings 45-130 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/10389504-dr-strings-beauties-black-coated-steel-6-bass-guitar-strings](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/10389504-dr-strings-beauties-black-coated-steel-6-bass-guitar-strings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-12*