LaBella 760FLs on my Jazz = gold

Mastermold · #1 08-23-2009, 11:27 AM

That seems to be the magic combo (for me at least). I've been experimenting with different flats on different basses for some time now. I expected the TI flats I had on my 62 Jazz reissue would stay but I wasn't entirely happy with the tone -- not enough thump or bottom end. So I tried a (already broken in) set LaBella 760FLs on that bass this weekend and found the darker tone and extra tension really brought out the mojo, curing everything I'd been dissatisfied with. I still think TI flats sound great on P-basses, but on Jazz basses I'm now of the opinion LaBella 760FLs are the perfect string if you like thick, percussive old-school tone like I do. Try them if that's your thing.

bluesblaster · #2 08-23-2009, 11:39 AM

I love em on my american jazz with the S-1 on series mode. The TI,s on my 64 J are very broken in and sound really good on that bass but the low tension Im not crazy about, might just put FL,s on that one too.

Ryan Mohr · #3 08-23-2009, 06:16 PM

I currently am between these and Fender 7250s for my Fender Classic '60s Jazz Bass. It is currently strung with Sadowsky blue nickels, but I want a warmer, fatter, thicker, and darker string.

Mastermold · #4 08-23-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Mohr

I currently am between these and Fender 7250s for my Fender Classic '60s Jazz Bass. It is currently strung with Sadowsky blue nickels, but I want a warmer, fatter, thicker, and darker string.

Sounds like you need to try the LaBella 760FL set, but just know you're going to need to be patient for them to break in. The set I put on this weekend was already on another bass last year for nearly six months so they were well primed. If you've not used flats before, they take a few weeks to season properly and LaBellas can take a few months even with daily playing. But they also last for several years so it's worth the wait.

markjazzbassist · #5 08-23-2009, 11:42 PM

amen brotha. i love my vintage fender jazz with labella 760FLs. THE tone for me

denton57 · #6 08-24-2009, 03:00 PM

I have a similar experience with the slightly larger 760fs labellas. Just the perfect feel and tone. I have no string gas! The best I have tried. I have a one year old set on my 72p and it is just the best sounding bass I have ever owned. I had these same strings on a CS 64 jazz and it was a great combo. But on the P it brings a smile to my face everytime. Very vintagey..

On my next jazz I might get the 760fls. I like a slightly smaller string on jazzes versus P's

Huge labella supporter!! Try 'em if you haven't!

BrennP90 · #7 08-29-2009, 02:18 PM

I'm thinking about trying these instead of TI flats, how is the tension compared to the TI's? I tried hard to get used to the TI Flats but I can't get used to the super low tension.