DR Strings is a manufacturer of guitar and bass strings located in Westwood, New Jersey.
History DR was founded in 1989 by Mark Dronge, son of the Guild Guitar Company's founder Alfred Dronge, and Dr. Benzion Rapoport. At the time, making strings with semi-automatic machinery and computer-assisted machinery was becoming more prevalent. DR strings continues to make their strings by hand, making use of American-made materials in their strings.
Users Some notable users (past and current) of DR Strings include:
Stanley Clarke Johnny Winter Derek Trucks Sting Verdine White Victor Wooten Melissa Etheridge Beyoncé Lady Gaga Bruno Mars Martín Méndez
External links Official site Mark Dronge Interview - NAMM Oral History Library, January 24, 2014
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