LaBella flats - two E's much deadier than the rest - is it a rule?

[nemo]

Hello, I really love the LaBella 760FL on my P.
But I have a problem with the E string.

I have bought a first set about six months ago - the E was dead from the begining and the other strings were a bit zingy, but in couple of weeks they very nicely mellowed and have the smoothness and definition. Beautiful sweet sound.

Only the E was undefined and dull, more than the others.

So I have ordered a separate E string in hope that it will have the same development as the other strings - A,D,G.
Nope, the same repeated. E was way dead from the start.

Is it a pattern with this series of strings? What is your experience?
Should I order another separate E and hope to not to get a lemon again?

[GlennW]

I'd suggest you search "witness point" in the Setup & Repair forum.

[nemo]

Thanks for pointing that out.

But this is not the case, I every time do this technique of pressing the string against the saddle point.
I did it also with these two LaBella Es to no avail.

On the contrary, the Sadowsky flats have clear as a bell sound on all four strings. (of course "clear as a bell" meant within the flats sound-frame).

Just the LaBella Es are the bad boys..

And I prefer LaBellas over all other flats brands, the A,D,G are golden!

[nemo]

bump

[unclekebm]

i had to raise my P/U on my '62 RI to even out the volume...
don't forget, as you raise the E side of the P/U, lower the A side (balance)
it worked...i can't wait for these strings to be fully broken in!

[nemo]

Well, it is not about the volume, the E has different timbre.
It is a lot different sounding than other strings even unamplified. I will probably end up ordering another separate string anyways..

I just wanted to check if anybody with this 760FL set ever had a nicely defined sounding E

[king_biscuit]

To answer your question, from a long time La Bella user, yes, this is the rule. Eventually the other strings will catch up more or less.

[pbass2]

Wow, one of the things I like the most about these strings(I have them on two different p-basses) is how even the whole set feels across the bass. I've never experienced the problem you describe.

[Buskman]

Here's another thread very similar to yours:

LaBella Flats for Hofner

[BobaMosfett]

I've had experience with 3 sets, and on 2 of them the G had a problem; the first had really weird overtones, and the second was a lot softer (less loud) than the rest. On the last the D was strangely brighter and louder than the rest.

You could say I'm less than impressed with LaBella...

[Mrdak]

You may not be wrapping enough of the silk around the peg. Make sure you have enough so the string winds down all the way to the bottom of the peg so you have as much downward angle as possible. Although, it is possible you got a couple of bad ones, so don't rule that out. I like the sound of both of those brands also, and found a great blend when using the Sadowsky 100 on the E, and the Labella 760FL set on the rest. I've even used the Sadowsky 40 on the G to get a better snap out of that string. That's a good balance IMO, even if the E and G are hex core, and A and D or round core. The best of both worlds actually.

[nemo]

I have enough windings for sharper angle on the nut.

I like the sound of both of those brands also, and found a great blend when using the Sadowsky 100 on the E, and the Labella 760FL set on the rest

Yep, that was plan B

I might try that before buying another LaBella E..

[Mrdak]

Originally Posted by nemo

I have enough windings for sharper angle on the nut.


Yep, that was plan B

I might try that before buying another LaBella E..

You probably already know labella makes Sadosky flats, and I really think the only difference is the core. Both sound better than any other flat IMO. The Sad's in particular can sound like a roundwound if you pluck'em right. 760FL's are a bit softer sounding, but just a little bit yes?
Go try that combo set "plan B" and tell me what you think...