Long Scale Flats?

jlepre · #1 04-15-2013, 09:20 AM

I'm looking for LONG SCALE flats for my Diamond P5. Not looking to spend a fortune, but looking for nice even tone and tension. I don't do much bending, so easy no looking for too much flexibility.

Any thoughts would be great.

ctufankjian · #2 04-15-2013, 09:21 AM

I like Labella Deep Talkin Flats. They have nice tension but most of all TONE... and not too expensive imo
thump thump thump:

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/La-...Set_p_220.html

jlepre · #3 04-15-2013, 09:23 AM

Do they come long scale?

CapnSev · #4 04-15-2013, 09:23 AM

Do you mean "extra long" because of the 35" scale?

ctufankjian · #5 04-15-2013, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlepre

Do they come long scale?

You might want to ask Jason at bassstringsonline, but I would imagine you'd be ok with this. Looking at my 34" fender there's at least another inch-and-a-half before the silk hits.

jlepre · #6 04-15-2013, 09:33 AM

Yes I am looking for Long Scale for the 35 scale. Plus 5 string

FretlessMainly · #7 04-15-2013, 09:49 AM

Sadowsky Black Label.

bluesblaster · #8 04-15-2013, 10:13 AM

sounds like you may need labella extra long scale, I use these on my Ampeg bass, its 34.75" they fit just right.

jlepre · #9 04-15-2013, 10:16 AM

Hmmmmm...so LONG SCALE might not be LONG enough?

jlepre · #10 04-15-2013, 10:20 AM

Is this what I need?

http://www.amazon.com/La-Bella-Elect...6042711&sr=1-7

ctufankjian · #11 04-15-2013, 10:23 AM

I would imagine it would be long enough. 35" has never meant extra long to me, but I could be wrong. I always though 36" plus was extra long.

SLaPiNFuNK · #12 04-15-2013, 11:39 AM

It depends on the instrument:

La Bella Long Scale = 37" Ball to Silk
La Bella Extra Long Scale = 38" Ball to Silk

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctufankjian

I like Labella Deep Talkin Flats. They have nice tension but most of all TONE... and not too expensive imo
thump thump thump:

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/La-...Set_p_220.html

The above site has Extra Long scale La Bella flats available as well

If your instrument has a thru-body design you will need to get Thru-Body specific strings from La Bella.

jlepre · #13 04-15-2013, 11:46 AM

These?
760FL-B-TB

SLaPiNFuNK · #14 04-15-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlepre

These?
760FL-B-TB

Those are for a 5 string thru-body instrument that has a Ball End to Nut length of within 37"

Give me a call and I can help you find exactly what you need if you would like...

818-569-9215

MontzterMash · #15 04-15-2013, 11:54 AM

I have long scale chromes on my 35 inch schecter diamond, and they fit fine. I currently have them strung through the body.

mccartneyman · #16 04-15-2013, 11:57 AM

Sadowsky Black Labels are cheaper than most -- $45 for a fiver -- and they fit my 35" Lakland no problem. nice tension, nice clarity, very even tone across and up & down the neck.

bassman10096 · #17 04-15-2013, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Is this what I need?
http://www.amazon.com/La-Bella-Elect...6042711&sr=1-7

I have them on my 35" Modulus Quantum 5. Sound great. No problems with fit.

jlepre · #18 04-15-2013, 12:27 PM

Thanks Jason. bassstringsonline.com really helped me out.

k31bassman · #19 04-15-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SLaPiNFuNK

If your instrument has a thru-body design you will need to get Thru-Body specific strings from La Bella.

I didn't know there were such flats from La Bella. What's the model (product) number? What's different in the construction?
TIA

SLaPiNFuNK · #20 04-15-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k31bassman

I didn't know there were such flats from La Bella. What's the model (product) number? What's different in the construction?
TIA

Basically any flatwound set is available in this and add -TB to the end.

The E string is the only string different in a 4 string set. The string has about a 2" tapered/silked section. The B string in 5-String sets is like that as well.
They are fairly new and not many of La Bella's dealers have them.