The available gauges for the marcus a k a fat beams are no different than what is available as standard in other brands 045 145 for a 5 er.
Dr fat beams vs hi beams.
Hi beam stainless steel bass strings are round wound and constructed on a round core which makes them unique and also require more time to construct.
2 the hi beams are brighter with a slight mid scoop whilst the sunbeams are warmer and fuller sounding.
Similar to the hi beams smoother and fatter.
Hi beam stainless steel bass strings are round wound and constructed on a round core which is unique in the industry.
The extra effort dr expends making hi beams results in a bass string that is highly flexible and musically but not harshly bright.
Our fat beam bass strings are hand made with the finest american stainless steel available wound on round cores for increased flexibility and tone.
Njxt bottomline i m a former hi beam user who is on his second set of the marcus.
Fat beams have a bit more zing and hi beams have a firmer low end to my ears.
Anyways if you re looking to get a bright tone without sacrificing the warmth of the sunbeams get the fat beams.
Fat beams are the signature string of innovative world class bassist marcus miller.
Check him out for a variety of reasons as well as to hear some characteristics of these strings.
Hi beams require much more time care and extra steps to make than other bass strings.
They are nicknamed fat because they give enhanced mids compared to hi beams.
They are steel roundwound and have a round core.