Acoustic Perfection: Why Dragon Skin+ Coated Strings Are a Game-Changer

Acoustic Perfection: Why Dragon Skin+ Coated Strings Are a Game-Changer

There are thousands of acoustic guitar string designs out there, and as guitarists ourselves, we know searching for the “perfect” strings can feel like searching for Bigfoot. Well, the search may be over. With the arrival of DR Dragon Skin+ coated acoustic guitar strings, it’s no exaggeration to say artists everywhere have a game-changing new option for their guitars.

DR Handmade String is already one of the world’s most respected instrument string manufacturers, having produced high-quality strings in the U.S. since 1989. While they offer a variety of popular acoustic guitar strings, including Veritas, Sunbeam and Rare, the Dragon Skin+ series is blazing a new horizon.

Coated guitar strings have risen in popularity over the past three decades because of their extended life and more consistent tone. DR even has existing coated acoustic strings such as their Black Beauties and Red Devils strings. However, Dragon Skin+ strings are specifically designed to address the biggest complaints about coated strings while keeping all the benefits. Read on to learn how these strings are unlike anything else you’ve heard or felt before.

A Patented Coating for Extra-Long Life

One of the biggest complaints about coated acoustic strings is that the coating gives them a slick feel, making certain licks and progressions more difficult to play. Dragon Skin+ solves this problem with a micro-thin coating (U.S. Patent #8487168) around the wrap wire that barely feels like it’s there. Furthermore, unlike a film-coated string, you can still feel the ridges between each coil, giving you more grip. It has the same character as an uncoated string with the extended life of a coated string, lasting months between changes. The tension is fine-tuned as well so the strings feel comfortable and balanced beneath your fingers.

Accurate Core Technology for Amazing Sound

Ather major complaint regarding coated strings is that they deaden the sound, making it too warm, dull and low-resonance for certain styles. To this end, DR uses Accurate Core Technology™ in every Dragon Skin+ string. Locking grooves on the core wire hold the wrap wire in place. Without any slipping, the strings are brighter and more tuning-stable. They also have a remarkable projection, ringing even louder than your favorite uncoated strings.

Numerous Options for Every Guitarist

Finally, anyone who’s ever said there aren’t enough options for coated acoustic guitar strings hasn’t met the Dragon Skin+ lineup. Choose Dragon Skin+ 80/20 bronze strings for the brightest tone and phosphor bronze strings for the fullest, warmest sound. And unlike some manufacturers, you’re not just limited to standard light and medium gauge options. You can get extra-light, custom light and bluegrass gauges for the ultimate brightness and playability. DR even makes Dragon Skin+ strings for 12-string acoustic guitars.

Breathe Fire with Your Acoustic Guitar

We think even the most ardent uncoated string loyalists will be swayed when they try Dragon Skin+ acoustic guitar strings. Use the same strings that are trusted by Ovation Guitars, Godin Guitars and other high-end bands to get more from any instrument.