Labella Deep Talkin Flats

FL Knifemaker · #1 07-11-2008, 06:13 AM

All I can say is HOLY ****!!!!!

Why didn't anyone give these strings some praise before???

These are the most incredible strings I've ever used, flats OR rounds!! I was very disapointed by the zingy almost metallic sound of the TI Jazz Flats, I've tried others, Rotosound as well as the ground round flats......I forget the company that makes them. They all seem sort of dead and flat sounding leaving me rather uninspired.

Now........The Labellas!!! These things have PUNCH and GROWL and even some nice highs. All things considered, I've never been so impressed by any other string. I put them on my favorite P bass, an OLD Aria "Primary Bass" GAWD they sound great!! I'll be buying a few more sets for one of my T-40's and my DS'ed T-45 and mabye a set for something else

I'm in LOVE with these strings

Philbiker · #2 07-11-2008, 06:58 AM

Yeah. I loved these strings on my Dean Edge 5 fretless. I may have to try them on my Jay Turser. I've had D'Addario Chromes on that bass for about 4 months and I don't think I like them as much as I remember the LaBellas. Too bright and clanky.

wateroftyne · #3 07-11-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

Why didn't anyone give these strings some praise before??? .

You haven't been looking hard enough!

Anyone who says flats are 'lifeless' and 'dead' hasn't tried La Bellas...

bluesblaster · #4 07-11-2008, 07:12 AM

I,ve got two jazz bass, one has a set of TI flats (hint-you have to play the **** out of them, brand new they dont impress, when they get broken in.... nice and sweet.) The other has Labella 760FL,s this bass also has the S-1 switch, so when you put the PU,s into series it really thickens up the already fat tone. I tried roundwounds on both basses and have come to the conclusion they both sounded better with flats. Just my opinion mind you.

Big String · #5 07-11-2008, 08:01 AM

Sadowsky Flats are superb too. I think Roger has them made by Labella at his spec. I don't know how close they are to the Deep Talkin' as I have not tried them.

I just got a set of DR Flats and although they are nice there are some weird things about them. First they have a felt which I've never seen on DR's before and the G string has more or thicker felt than the bigger gauge strings. And, the E string is too long for my 34" scale USA Lakland Bob Glaub. I always string through the bridge not the body with all flats since I was told a long time ago it would crack the Flatwound string to run it through the body.

Anyway, the E string is too long and the full gauge of the string comes right up to the tuning post and make a terrible wrap.

FLWing · #6 07-11-2008, 11:08 AM

I've tried a lot of strings and found the Deep Talkin' Flats rate right up there at the top. A friend recommended them primarily because "they last forever", but he forgot to mention the great sounds they produce.

If you want to try to get the 'Motown' sound, try them...I have them on three of my basses.

mrhardy · #7 07-11-2008, 11:12 AM

Geddy jazz and DTF, shss, don't tell anyone. Totally kick butt.

Slater · #8 07-11-2008, 11:33 AM

I've tried several different brands of flats: TI Jazz, DA Chromes, Fender, GHS, etc...

The LaBella Deep Talkin' Flats 760fl are the ones for me!

Papajewrry · #9 07-12-2008, 05:57 PM

I have them on my BG-31 kove em. They were so big the shop did a new set up to accommodate them, I also have carpal tunnel so action was a factor.

Honk'n_down-low · #10 07-12-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Papajewrry

I have them on my BG-31 kove em. They were so big the shop did a new set up to accommodate them, I also have carpal tunnel so action was a factor.

These are pretty heavy gauge strings to they change the tension - do they require being set up or is that just recommended?

hbarcat · #11 07-12-2008, 09:29 PM

I tried several brands of flats and was more or less satisfied with most of them but not really enthusiastic. Then I tried the LaBella's and knew that I'd found my strings.

SubXero · #12 07-13-2008, 06:41 PM

I tried the TI Jazz flats after reading advice from this forum and didn't like them for the same reason, too twangy. I got a set of labella 760fl's and haven't looked back. They are now my favorite strings.

FL Knifemaker · #13 07-15-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SubXero

I tried the TI Jazz flats after reading advice from this forum and didn't like them for the same reason, too twangy. I got a set of labella 760fl's and haven't looked back. They are now my favorite strings.

I ended up giving away my TI Flats. IMHO, I can't understand why they're popular. I'd like the try the heavy Jamerson style DTF's before I buy them. I just ordered 3 more sets of the standard ones. I'm going to put one set on my 79 T-40 and another set DSed T-45. Not sure where the 3rd set will go yet

**Chef** · #14 07-15-2008, 01:17 PM

FL: these have been my favorite flats for years.

click here:
http://imperialguitar.stores.yahoo.net/760fl.html

you're welcome

four2oh · #15 07-15-2008, 02:25 PM

i put some Deep Talking Flats on my '81 Ibanez Musician AJ10 "half-fretted", and OMG sounds great!

RayO5421 · #16 07-15-2008, 02:31 PM

Haven't played the flats but Deep Talkin' rounds are my favorite strings. La Bella is an awesome string company IMO.

#17 07-15-2008, 02:33 PM

La Bella 760FL's have been my #1 Favorite strings for many years and I have them on all my basses. Medium low tension, deep full lows, pleasant highs and Super Smooth feel.

George

fourstringdrums · #18 07-15-2008, 02:35 PM

I've used them for a few years and love them. I used the 760FS (45-105) set until I needed a new pair (new bass) and they weren't in stock. So I decided to try the 760FL set (43-104) and at first I didn't really care for them. The D seemed really zingy compared to the other 3 strings, and the G in comparison to the G was a bit dead. So I went and bought some Fender 9050FL's (50-100) but hated the E string so I put the 760FL's back on. They seem a bit more broken in and balance though the D is still a bit zingy and just feels and even looks different.

But, I just ordered a set of the Jamerson's and should have them tomorrow. Bridge Cables of funk, here I come!

Mastermold · #19 07-15-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wateroftyne

You haven't been looking hard enough!

Anyone who says flats are 'lifeless' and 'dead' hasn't tried La Bellas...

I'm actually having a hard time with my La Bellas (760FLs) having too much life. I've had them on my P for about a month but they still sing too much for the tone I want. The Fender 9050MLs I've used are more dead, but by contrast give me more thump.

I'm keeping the La Bellas on there for now but if they don't settle down eventually I may either try a heavier guage set or perhaps go with another brand. They're good strings, just maybe too bright for me.

Mastermold · #20 07-15-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fourstringdrums

I've used them for a few years and love them. I used the 760FS (45-105) set until I needed a new pair (new bass) and they weren't in stock. So I decided to try the 760FL set (43-104) and at first I didn't really care for them. The D seemed really zingy compared to the other 3 strings, and the G in comparison to the G was a bit dead. So I went and bought some Fender 9050FL's (50-100) but hated the E string so I put the 760FL's back on. They seem a bit more broken in and balance though the D is still a bit zingy and just feels and even looks different.

But, I just ordered a set of the Jamerson's and should have them tomorrow. Bridge Cables of funk, here I come!

Does the 760FS (45-105) set give you more thump? That's the tone I want and maybe the 760FL set is too light for me; I'm thinking of trying the heavier set.