Product DescriptionSince 1989, dry has been committed to crafting hand made, superb-quality instrument strings By blending the best of old-fashioned handmade craftsmanship With cutting edge materials or string coatings, dry continues to push the boundaries of the string-making process That commitment to quality is what has brought countless top-flight bassists and guitarists to string-up with DRs - from u2s Adam clayton to phishs Trey Anastasia and everywhere outside and in between For reliable tone - acoustic or electric - you can rely on the handcrafted strings from dry with the dry Extra-Life black beauties bass strings, youll snag the signature crisp tone, clarity, and volume of drs traditional handmade strings Yet, youll get the added bonus of drs super-thin coating on the plain strings and on the wrap wire, which extends the life of your favorite strings And, just as the name suggests, drs Extra-Life black beauties sport a stealth-style black coatingFrom the ManufacturerBLAcK BEAUTIESA Black colored Bass Strings arenAt just about the sleek and sophisticated look They feature a round core wire and a stainless-steel wrap wire to maintain brightness and feel All strings in the set are coated with a jet-black version of DRAs K3A ultra-hard coating, delivering longevity, more projection, fewer unwanted overtones, and outstanding clarity and articulation