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06-08-2011, 10:03 PM
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I finally (after 12 years) decided to try a set of La Bella 760FL's to replace my Thomastik JF344's. Thought I'd see what they're all about.
WOW!
Nice slightly tighter feel (easier to play on my right hand). Tone is thicker, less twangy. Looking forward to how these will sound in a week or two.
Many thanks to the folks who hyped these.
All in all..... I'm really digging these!! Big City Strings seems to have the best price on them as well. |
06-09-2011, 09:23 AM
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06-09-2011, 09:33 AM
|  | keepin' the beat since the 60's | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Studio City, SoCal, USA | | | I have the LaBellas on my P, and TIs on my Jazz and I am really torn about what ones I like best.
The LaBellas have more bottom and a thicker tone. This is the traditional P sound that we all know and love.
The TIs have a really mid-bass tone, no heavy bottom and no high end to speak of. The tone control has nearly no effect at all now, but the sound is SO PUNCHY with all EQ flat! At rehearsal last night my bandmates were really enjoying the sound, I have my first gig with the TIs Saturday night. The sound is like the ultimate recorded bass sound - clear and distinct, but not ringy, like rounds would give.
I'll know more after Saturday. Of course the ultimate test would be to swap the strings from one bass to the other.
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06-09-2011, 12:23 PM
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06-09-2011, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Gio S  The TIs have a really mid-bass tone, no heavy bottom and no high end to speak of. The tone control has nearly no effect at all now, but the sound is SO PUNCHY with all EQ flat! ...........The sound is like the ultimate recorded bass sound | After a couple of days I have to say..... I miss the Thomastiks.
So much drier and focused. That's not to say the La Bellas aren't great...... Just not a great match after all for my Tele Bass. |
06-09-2011, 09:57 PM
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06-09-2011, 10:05 PM
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Endorsing: Alleva-Coppolo, Black Diamond, EA, Jule Amps, IGiG | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BrookLYNNNN | | | yeah I've gone back and forth several times....the TIs always win in the end that's what I keep on my Precisions....but I've really been into the Black Diamond coated strings on my jazz recently....a great blend between round and flat! |
06-10-2011, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by analog-cabin After a couple of days I have to say..... I miss the Thomastiks.
So much drier and focused. That's not to say the La Bellas aren't great...... Just not a great match after all for my Tele Bass. | Bwahaha!
They always come back.
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06-10-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CapnSev Bwahaha!
They always come back. | it's true...... |
06-10-2011, 10:19 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | I'm one of thise freaky people out there who thinks flats should sound like flats, so I could never get used to the TI's. They sounded so much like rounds to me and would never go dead. I'd rather play rounds when I want a roundwound sound.
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06-10-2011, 10:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia | | | I think flats that have more of a rounds sound have their place. I play on several songs where I fingerstyle really fast instead of using a pick. The flats go easier on your fingers. |
06-11-2011, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM I'm one of thise freaky people out there who thinks flats should sound like flats, so I could never get used to the TI's. They sounded so much like rounds to me and would never go dead. I'd rather play rounds when I want a roundwound sound. | I admit the TIs have a bit more mid definition compared to other thumpier flats, but TIs most certainly die and when they do I can't think of a better sounding and feeling flat. Maybe you haven't given them long enough? I have a 4 year old set on my AC KBP5 and had a 6 year old set on my '69 Precision....both totally nail that sound and then some....I get that traditional flat lovers are thrown off by their tension but they definitely die and sound insanely wonderful! |
06-11-2011, 07:49 AM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | Ya, I like to hear other bass players who use them. But there were other reasons I didn't care for them as well. I know you TI guys are super into them...they're just not for me.
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06-11-2011, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM I'm one of thise freaky people out there who thinks flats should sound like flats, so I could never get used to the TI's. They sounded so much like rounds to me and would never go dead. I'd rather play rounds when I want a roundwound sound. | +1 |
09-21-2011, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by analog-cabin ...Nice slightly tighter feel (easier to play on my right hand)... | I'm curious about this statement....I've seen lots of threads describing the Labella's having alot more tension, but your experience is that there's not much difference?
I want to try them too but am hesitant because I just can't do high-tension strings.
Same for the Pyramid Golds, alot say they're high-tension, alot say they're not.....so confusing... 
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09-21-2011, 10:58 AM
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09-21-2011, 11:41 AM
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09-21-2011, 11:47 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway | | | I have the Jamerson set on one bass. I love em. Big fat sound...but sometimes it irritates my that my E string is so damn dead. No sustain whatsoever, when you need it. I would like to have strings like the Labellas with some sustain.
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09-21-2011, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jongor I'm curious about this statement....I've seen lots of threads describing the Labella's having alot more tension, but your experience is that there's not much difference? | I switched my P from TIs to Labella 760FL (I think that's the model) and the D & G string are the same gauge as the ones in the TI set, just a heavier E & A. Tonally, though, they are completely different. I don't care for the lighter G & D, though... still a little too zingy. I've since put these on my G&L and my P is wearing the Jamerson set. I think I'm going to grab another set of Jamersons for the G&L as they just have THAT tone and tension that I need and love. I heart them. |
09-21-2011, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by analog-cabin After a couple of days I have to say..... I miss the Thomastiks.
So much drier and focused. That's not to say the La Bellas aren't great...... Just not a great match after all for my Tele Bass. | I had the same experience with my Tele bass. I tried the La Bellas for a while and went right back to the Thomastiks.
The Thomastiks didn't work for me on my Precision, but neither did the La Bellas. I ended up buying some Pyramid Flats and found the tone I was looking for.
For me, it seems like the Pyramids split the difference between the La Bella's and the Thomastiks, both in tone and string tension- more thump than the Thomastiks, a little brighter sounding up top than the La Bella's.
I haven't tried the Pyramids on the Telebass, but it's going to happen! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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