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Phosphor Bronze · Phosphor Bronze

DR DSA-12 vs DR RPM-12

DR DSA-12 or DR RPM-12? Both were recorded on the same guitar, by the same guitarist, in the same take. Press play on one, switch to the other while it plays, and decide with your ears. On paper the two sets differ in coating (K3 hard coating vs Uncoated).

Specifications

DR DSA-12DR RPM-12
MaterialPhosphor BronzePhosphor Bronze
Gauge.012–.054 (Light).012–.054 (Light)
CoatingK3 hard coatingUncoated
CoreRound core · handmadeRound core · handmade
Made inUSAUSA

How to run the comparison

The player above starts with the two sets in the A/B slots. Press play, then tap the other slot (or the A and B keys on a keyboard): the phrase continues from the same point. Try all five styles, and use the blind test if you want to forget which is which.

Where to buy

DR DSA-12DR RPM-12

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DR DSA-12 · DR RPM-12