Labella Deep Talkin Flats

jmcdan3 · #1 02-13-2008, 05:20 PM

Obviously the heavy-gauge set that Jamerson used. Anyone ever try these? I own a 1963 Precision and from what Ive read on these boards, flats are made for these basses. Why is that? Tell me about these strings....I play in a band where Bass dominates (Hip-Hop/Reggae) and need something that will cut through the mix (Also use an Ampeg B100 Rocket).

mario222 · #2 02-14-2008, 11:58 AM

Just put a set on your bass and you will see why labella DTB strings and a P go hand in hand. I personaly havent tried the Jamerson set I use the 760FL(43-104) and it is by far the best flatwound I have ever tried.These strings have a character all of their own. I used to use Roto 77's a diferent beast all together and I loved them(still do) but find the La bella's unique as far as tone and feel go. The Jamerson I heard are pretty high tension stirngs so have that in mind if you are using lower tension ones. Other than that these are nice BIG stings that a lot of of people on this site speak very highly of. You mentioned that the bass has a dominant role in the music you play so you pretty much cant go wrong with these stings. Give them a go!
Mario.

JKT · #3 02-14-2008, 12:23 PM

I have set on my Barker Vertical now and they are terrific strings. They have a unique way of bringing out the inherent low end already there.

If I were to put flats on my P-bass these would be the ones.
The don't slap well but the low end is just huge. And the high end is thick.

JKT

steveg4330 · #4 02-14-2008, 01:45 PM

I've got a '64 P Bass that I recently put Labella 760F's on. I used the 45-105 essentially because I've pretty much always used that gauge of string on the P. I thought of putting 49-109's on it, but decided I'd stay with the tension that my old P is used to..

They are wonderful.. Silky.. Warm.. Smooth..and with a foam mute, through my B-15 I can almost, I do say ALMOST sound a bit like James ...

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Looking at the transcriptions of his various Bass Lines, it is nearly beyond the pale to think that he played all this stuff with just an index finger ( the Hook ) .........

Humblerumble · #5 02-14-2008, 02:03 PM

I have a new set I'll trade for a set of GHS Bass Boomers Medium light 5 string!

**lmfreeman9** · #6 02-14-2008, 02:36 PM

I just got back to playing after a long absence and have been slowly gravitating toward flats.
I have an 80's MIJ P-Bass and I put TI flats on recently. Love the feel, like the sounds.
I also have an old GnL SB-2 which is like a Jazz bass. I put LaBella DT Flats-FM's and Wow!
LOVE THE SOUND love the feel.

I also use AMPEG combos. BA115 and a 100R.
Haven't played it with the band yet.

**lmfreeman9** · #7 02-14-2008, 03:09 PM

Also, PM me for info on Jamerson sets for closeout prices.

::::BASSIST:::: · #8 02-14-2008, 03:54 PM

Caution!

The Jamersons have HUGE tension. I cant think of a set that beats them for tension. I like them, but I use them tuned down to concert with a capo on the 2nd fret. They still have lots of tension, but its not too bad. They sound awesome. Havent heard a set of flats with more lows. All I play is flats. The FLs are great too. Much closer to a regular string in terms of tension. They sound wonderful. I'd reccomend the FLs to the vast majority, unless you love super high tension. The FLs have much more highs than the Jamersons too.

kherber · #9 02-15-2008, 08:59 AM

I use the Jamersons on a '73 P. They're great. They make a sound that could crush cars.

Doc

pbass2 · #10 02-15-2008, 09:38 AM

I have a couple Ps both with Labellas---I wouldn't use anything else.
I also have a B100R. It's a killer combination you have there. You will be in classic tone territory instantly. I've even used that amp at sessions where a B15 wasn't available and nobody blinked. Damn close.

If you haven't used flats before, once you get into that tone, you'll find that you think about "cutting" through the mix a bit differently.
That sound (especially for the music you describe) simply just SITS right in the mix, and therefore speaks out more defined and clearly than a roundwound sound often does.
The note decay, the built-in tone of that bass/string combo--it's like they already sound "produced" with very little EQ fiddling. It gets you in that sonic space in the mix just right.
And I say that as a reggae/dub/hiphop producer as well as a bassist

I can't think of too many things as fun as thumping thumb/palm mute on my labella-strung p to a deep reggae groove!

FenderP · #11 02-17-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ::::BASSIST::::

Caution!

The Jamersons have HUGE tension. I cant think of a set that beats them for tension.

The Rotosound RS77LE feels higher tension to me. I didn't like the Jamerson set when I had it on my bass for a bit. Gauge and tension are close on these two sets, though.

Pilgrim · #12 02-17-2008, 12:39 PM

I love the Labella Deep Talkin' flats - use them on most of my basses. Superb strings at a decent price.

Why do people say they were "made for the P"? Because they were. And vice versa. When the P came out, only flats were in use. Simple.

James Hart · #13 02-17-2008, 08:13 PM

they don't make the Jamerson's in a 5 string set... so I bought the heaviest 5 string set they sell (close in gauge to the Jamerson set). They've been on my bass for about a year and I really dig them!

jmcdan3 · #14 02-17-2008, 08:36 PM

super heavy gauge strings...just what a bass should sound like. im sick of all these new bands with all the treble!!!!!

dbcandle · #15 02-17-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcdan3

Obviously the heavy-gauge set that Jamerson used. Anyone ever try these? I own a 1963 Precision and from what Ive read on these boards, flats are made for these basses. Why is that? Tell me about these strings....I play in a band where Bass dominates (Hip-Hop/Reggae) and need something that will cut through the mix (Also use an Ampeg B100 Rocket).

I *love* La Bella Deep Talkin' flats (I use medium)...
...but I don't know about "cutting through the mix" with them.

I usually hear the term "cutting through the mix" with a more "thin" sound (single-coil pickups), or a string/EQ combination to bring-out the mids.

::::BASSIST:::: · #16 02-18-2008, 01:53 AM

If you check out the myspace link in my sig, the last three songs are me playing my P bass with a NP4 pickup and with Jamersons through a Demeter pre straight into the board. Should give you an idea of what the Jamersons sound like.

jmcdan3 · #17 02-19-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dbcandle

I *love* La Bella Deep Talkin' flats (I use medium)...
...but I don't know about "cutting through the mix" with them.

I usually hear the term "cutting through the mix" with a more "thin" sound (single-coil pickups), or a string/EQ combination to bring-out the mids.

i think that i meant sticking out in the mix. i want a lot of in your face bass that will blow the socks off the people in the front rows. Labella on a precision with a rocket ampeg anyone????

**Freddels** · #18 02-19-2008, 08:46 PM

I have a set of Deep Talkin' Flats on my 30th Ann Stingray and all I can say is "Whoa!"

**lmfreeman9** · #19 02-19-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcdan3

i think that i meant sticking out in the mix. i want a lot of in your face bass that will blow the socks off the people in the front rows. Labella on a precision with a rocket ampeg anyone????

I'm using the FMs 49-109 on a G&L SB-2 with an Ampeg BA115 but haven't played out yet. The sound is thick syrupy old skool bassy bass. I too am sick of all the treble.

jmcdan3 · #20 02-21-2008, 02:57 PM

bumpy bump