Labella 760FS Deep Talkin' Flats Through-Body

billoetjen · #1 05-14-2009, 05:04 PM

Hi,
I tried a search but didn't turn up a thread with this question.

I know what LaBella says over and over about using these through-body. My question is: has anyone got experience trying these through-body?

I love the 760FS (standard gauge) deep talkin' flats on my modified P-bass clone. Especially after they've broken-in. Now I want to try them on my Warmoth fretless with through-body bridge. Has anyone tried them despite the warnings?

Thanks in advance.

Bill

Mr. Ray · #2 05-14-2009, 09:31 PM

You know the saying when all else fails...read the instructions. You will damage the wrap with an extreme break angle.

**T. B. Player** · #3 05-14-2009, 09:34 PM

And don't use any angles with LaBella's tapewounds. One nick in the wrap of a tapewound and the string is worthless.

Mrdak · #4 05-17-2009, 12:06 PM

Without a doubt, the core of the string will crack. Most likely the E.

**Chef** · #5 05-17-2009, 12:39 PM

I've had LaBella 760FL flats on both my 51 precision reissues, for years.
The same sets even.
No breakage here...ymmv, etc.

I did string the B thru the bridge, not the body, on the 5 string...

NorCal Dog · #6 05-18-2009, 09:50 PM

i ran a couple of sets of FL's thru the body for a couple of years with no issues whatsoever

what's THE worst that can happen ? ( by the way, these strings are MASS produced, & you can buy singles 'yall )

go ahead,,, go against the grain,,, i double Dog dare ya....