La Bella Slappers on 35"

[24hplayer]

Hey guys,

I want to buy this (La Bella Electric Bass Slappers 6 String) stringset, but I am not sure whether they will fit my 35" neck scale, since there's no mentioning for "long scale" on the package.

We don't have them here in stores, and their site is rather laconic.
So if anyone knows, please share the info.

10x

[WJGreer]

I use the Carvin Nickel 6-string set on my 35" scale Skjold 6-string. They work great; I have used nothing else for several years.

Those Carvin strings are LaBella Slappers. Not similar to; they are actual LaBella Slappers. $16 a set. Just sayin'.

[Carver]

I use slappers on all my 35" basses. They work great.

I buy all my strings here:

http://imperialguitar.stores.yahoo.n...-la-bella.html

If you don't see them on their site, give them a call. They probably have it. Best prices on slappers that I've found.

[24hplayer]

Originally Posted by WJGreer

I use the Carvin Nickel 6-string set on my 35" scale Skjold 6-string. They work great; I have used nothing else for several years.

Those Carvin strings are LaBella Slappers. Not similar to; they are actual LaBella Slappers. $16 a set. Just sayin'.

Thanks for the info

But may I ask how do you know it, and where can I get them?
found no Carvin's stings on ebay or any other site I know...

[Carver]

Originally Posted by WJGreer

Those Carvin strings are LaBella Slappers. Not similar to; they are actual LaBella Slappers. $16 a set. Just sayin'.

That's interesting...I'll have to check out those Carvin strings. I've been using nothing but slappers for the past 5-years or so. I've been getting them pretty cheap, but not 16 dollar cheap!

[WJGreer]

Originally Posted by 24hplayer

Thanks for the info

But may I ask how do you know it, and where can I get them?
found no Carvin's stings on ebay or any other site I know...

You have to buy them direct from Carvin. Extra Light Gauge. Light Gauge.

I had read for years that LaBella was private labeling strings for Carvin. About a year ago I made a comment to that effect here, and someone who read the thread decided to call Carvin and ask. They told him that, not only are their nickel bass strings made by LaBella, but that they are identical to Slappers, made on the same assembly line using the same materials.

Now, granted, that may have been sales speak, but I choose to believe it, since the strings are so cost effective and have served me so well for so long.

I will see if I can find that thread.

[DavePlaysBass]

The B string in the Carvin sets is bigger (130 vs 128). I have had some issues with the Carvins on a 34" scale, bridge terminated instrument (see search). But on a 35" instrument, the Carvins would be a good economic alternative.

[millsbass5]

SEE,SEE,SEE?????I've preachedX1,000=that Carvin's stuff is THE u-know- what!!!Even I didn't know 'Bella's supplied Carvin w/those strings.