DRAGON SKIN CLEAR COATED BASS STRINGS DRAGON SKIN™ Bass Strings feature DR’s K3™ clear coating on the stainless-steel wrap wire to prevent dirt and perspiration from reaching the round core wire, preventing corrosion. The proprietary K3™ coating, which is applied to all strings in the set, is ultra-hard and doesn’t dampen vibration like softer coatings do. The strings have more projection, fewer unwanted overtones, greater clarity and articulation than uncoated strings. K3™ Coated applied to the wrap wire is extra hard to maintain string brightness while extending life The coating eliminates unwanted overtones, helping projection, clarity and articulation The stainless steel wrap wire on a round core maintains brightness and body