LaBella Flat wound Bass Strings in Auckland

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Our Pure Nickel bass guitar strings deliver a rich, warm frequency and a distinctive vintage tone that distinguishes them from modern nickel-plated steel strings. Crafted with care, these round wound bass strings not only evoke the classic sound of the 1960s but also offer exceptional durability.

This set is compatible with Fender® vintage THROUGH BODY Mustang® bass guitars.

Please note, this set DOES NOT work with newer Mustang® models featuring TOP LOADING BRIDGES. For those models, any La Bella short scale set will suffice.

These Pure Nickel round wound bass strings have a wound length of 34"; the distance from the ball-end to where the silk begins is also 34", including a 1.75" flexible tail by the ball-end. They are light tension, with string gauges of .045, .065, .085, and .105. 

Made in the USA with American wire, these strings are packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness.

Off-Label Use: This set is not intended to fit or perform well with other models of bass guitars that also have 30" scales where the strings are installed through the body of the bass.

760FS Deep Talkin’ Bass Flats – Standard 45-105

▾Since the 50s and 60s, La Bella’s DEEP TALKIN’ BASS Stainless Steel Flat Wounds have been the choice of professional bass players and continue to be the standard for the best sounding Flat Wounds on the market.      

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound; hand-polished for incredibly smooth finish
• Standard Tension
• String Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105
• Standard Long Scale Set
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

All standard bass sets are LONG scale length. The 1st (G), 2nd (D), 3rd (A) strings are 38” from ball-end to silk/taper. The 4th (E) string is 36 ¾” from ball-end to silk/taper. Only the silk portion of the string should wrap around the tuning post or else the string will break.

LA BELLA STAINLESS FLATS FOR FENDER MUSTANG thru-body

Since the 1950s, our Deep Talkin’ BassTM  stainless steel flat wound strings have been synonymous with that sought after classic vintage tone. Our proprietary ribbon wire adds a subtle brightness, providing unparalleled longevity and response. Handcrafted with precision, our strings feature a smooth finish for effortless playability.

This set is compatible with Fender® vintage THROUGH BODY Mustang® bass guitars.

This set DOES NOT work with newer Mustang® models that have TOP LOADING BRIDGES. Top loading models take any La Bella short scale set.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound; hand-polished for incredibly smooth finish
• Compatible with Fender® Vintage through body Mustang bass guitars.
• Wound Length of 34″ / the distance from the ball-end to where the silk begins is 34″. This includes a 1.75″ flexible tail by the ball-end.
• Light Tension
• String Gauges: .043, .060, .082, .104
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

Off-Label Use: This set is not intended to fit or perform well with other models of bass guitars that also have 30″ scales where the strings are installed through the body of the bass.

Note:..This same type often will fit other short scales- don’t be afraid to ask as we are bass players too

LTF-4A Low Tension Flats 42-100

La Bella’s Low Tension Flats are the best-selling light tension flat wound string on the market. Adopting the same techniques behind our world-famous Deep Talkin’ Bass strings, the Low Tension Flats deliver the same classic sound but without the floppy-string effect associated with other light tension flat wound strings. These hand-wound and hand-polished strings are equipped with round cores for flexibility, and narrower ribbon wire to achieve that unrivaled smooth feeling strings uniquely characteristic to La Bella Strings.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound
• Round cores for greater flexibility and narrower ribbon for an unrivaled smooth feeling
• Light Tension
• Total Tension in Lbs: 134.90 (1st 36.2, 2nd 34, 3rd 30.5, 4th 34.2)
• String Gauges: .042, .056, .075, .100
• Standard Long Scale Set
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

45-65-80-105 RX-S4D Rx Stainless , 

Not all constructions are created equal. Every string in the Rx Series is uniquely constructed for that particular set. This “Focused Set Design” concept helps achieve all the elements of a perfectly balanced set such as tone, feel, vibrato, and tension. More flexible and lighter in tension compared to our SN & M Series, players will find the RX Series are more comfortable to play on any style bass. The RX Series is just the remedy your bass has been calling for!

• Stainless Steel Round Wound
• More flexible & lighter tension than Standard La Bella M Series
• String Gauges: .045, .065, .080, .105
• Versatile construction appeals to every style bass, genre of music and playing style
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

All standard bass sets are LONG scale length. The 1st (G) string is wound the full length at 48″. The 2nd (D) and 3rd (A) strings are 38” from ball-end to taper. The 4th (E) string is 37” from ball-end to taper.

Not all constructions are created equal. Every string in the Rx Series is uniquely constructed for that particular set. This “Focused Set Design” concept helps achieve all the elements of a perfectly balanced set such as tone, feel, vibrato, and tension. More flexible and lighter in tension compared to our SN & M Series, players will find the RX Series are more comfortable to play on any style bass. The RX Series is just the remedy your bass has been calling for!

• Nickel-Plated Round Wound
• More flexible & lighter tension than Standard La Bella SN Series
• String Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105
• Versatile construction appeals to every style bass, genre of music and playing style
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

All standard bass sets are LONG scale length. The 1st (G) string is wound the full length at 48″. The 2nd (D) and 3rd (A) strings are 38” from ball-end to taper. The 4th (E) string is 37” from ball-end to taper.

LTF-5A Low Tension Flats, 5-String 42-118

La Bella’s Low Tension Flats are the best-selling light tension flat wound string on the market. Adopting the same techniques behind our world-famous Deep Talkin’ Bass strings, the Low Tension Flats deliver the same classic sound but without the floppy-string effect associated with other light tension flat wound strings. These hand-wound and hand-polished strings are equipped with round cores for flexibility, and narrower ribbon wire to achieve that unrivaled smooth feeling strings uniquely characteristic to La Bella Strings.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound
• Round cores for greater flexibility and narrower ribbon for an unrivaled smooth feeling
• Light Tension
• Total Tension in Lbs: 163.20 (1st 36.2, 2nd 34, 3rd 30.5, 4th 34.2, 5th 28.3)
• String Gauges: .042, .056, .075, .100, .118
• Standard Long Scale Set
• Made in the USA with American Wire.

RX▾Not all constructions are created equal. Every string in the Rx Series is uniquely constructed for that particular set. This “Focused Set Design” concept helps achieve all the elements of a perfectly balanced set such as tone, feel, vibrato, and tension. More flexible and lighter in tension compared to our SN & M Series, players will find the RX Series are more comfortable to play on any style bass. The RX Series is just the remedy your bass has been calling for!

• Nickel-Plated Round Wound
• More flexible & lighter tension than Standard La Bella SN Series
• String Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105, .130
• Versatile construction appeals to every style bass, genre of music and playing style
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

Since the 50s and 60s, La Bella’s DEEP TALKIN’ BASS Stainless Steel Flat Wounds have been the choice of professional bass players and continue to be the standard for the best sounding Flat Wounds on the market.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound; hand-polished for incredibly smooth finish
• 5-String Set; Standard Tension
• String Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105, .128T
• Extra Long Set: Distance from Ball-End to Silk is 38″; only the silk portion of the string should wrap around the tuning post
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

This particular set is NOT suitable for basses with bridges that require strings to pass through the body of the instrument.

Please refer to our BASS GUIDE for assistance in choosing the correct scale set CLICK HERE.

We taper our flat wound low B strings 2 1/8″ by the ball-end for better intonation.

Since the 50s and 60s, La Bella’s DEEP TALKIN’ BASS Stainless Steel Flat Wounds have been the choice of professional bass players and continue to be the standard for the best sounding Flat Wounds on the market.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound; hand-polished for incredibly smooth finish
• Standard Tension
• String Gauges: .045-65-85-105
• Short Scale Set: Distance from Ball-End to Silk is 32 1/4″; only the silk portion of the string should wrap around the tuning post
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

This particular set is NOT suitable for basses with bridges that require strings to pass through the body of the instrument.

760FL Deep Talkin’ Bass Flats – Light 43-104

Since the 50s and 60s, La Bella’s DEEP TALKIN’ BASS Stainless Steel Flat Wounds have been the choice of professional bass players and continue to be the standard for the best sounding Flat Wounds on the market.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound; hand-polished for incredibly smooth finish
• Light Tension
• String Gauges: .043, .060, .082, .104
• Standard Long Scale Set
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

The 0760M set was used on virtually every Motown gold record in the 1960s. Donald “Duck” Dunn used the same strings on countless recordings with Otis Redding and Booker T. & the MG’s. They’re the fullest and deepest sounding bass strings ever made. Stainless Steel Flat Wound strings constructed with thick cores to produce full, deep, vintage tone

• Tension: Heavy
• String Gauges: .052, .073, .095, .110
• Standard Long Scale Set
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

Just arrived. the perfect flat wounds for Hofner Beatle and all the Hofner Ignition Owners

Our “Beatle” Bass set is made up of special lengths and gauges. Each handmade string is calibrated to fit the three different bridge types made by Höfner®.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound
• Deep, authentic “Beatles” tone typical of La Bella flat wound bass strings
• Fits Hofner “Beatle” basses and similar models that require 34″ distance from ball-end to silk. Please do not substitute this set for a medium scale set.
• Tension: Light
• String Gauges: .039, .056, .077, .096
• Bass size ball-ends
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

Please do not use this set to replace any of our medium scale bass sets as they will not fit medium scale basses due to the string construction. La Bella makes medium scale bass sets for all of our bass strings.

Our “Beatle” Bass set is made up of special lengths and gauges. Each handmade flat wound stainless steel string is calibrated to fit the three different bridge types made by Hofner.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound
• Deep, authentic “Beatles” tone typical of La Bella flat wound bass strings
• Fits Hofner “Beatle” basses and similar models that require 34″ distance from ball-end to silk. Please do not substitute this set for a medium scale set.
• Tension: Standard
• String Gauges: .050, .065, .080, .100
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

Please do not use this set to replace any of our medium scale bass sets as they will not fit medium scale basses due to the string construction

Since the 50s and 60s, La Bella’s DEEP TALKIN’ BASS Stainless Steel Flat Wounds have been the choice of professional bass players and continue to be the standard for the best sounding Flat Wounds on the market.

• Stainless Steel Flat Wound; hand-polished for incredibly smooth finish
• 5-String Set; Standard Tension
• String Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105, .128T
• Standard Long Scale Set
• Made in the USA with American Wire
• Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness

All standard bass sets are LONG scale length. The 1st (G), 2nd (D) & 3rd (A) strings are 38” from ball-end to silk/taper. The 4th (E) & 5th (B) string are 36 ¾” from ball-end to silk/taper. Only the silk portion of the string should wrap around the tuning post or else the string will break.

This particular set is NOT suitable for basses with bridges that require strings to pass through the body of the instrument.