Source for Labella Mustang Flats

ACLucas · #1 03-18-2011, 10:31 AM

Does anyone know of an active source for Labella's Mustang-Specific (760FL-MUS) flat-wounds? Elderly's back-ordered indefinitely and no one else that I can find has them listed at all. Any assistance (even if you've seen them in your local shop recently) is appreciated. Thanks.

OldDog52 · #2 03-22-2011, 02:24 PM

Bump. ?

honeyiscool · #3 03-22-2011, 02:28 PM

I wasn't aware that La Bella made flats suitable for through body loading.

I use GHS on mine.

emor · #4 03-22-2011, 03:05 PM

LABELLA 760FL MUSTANG ELECTRIC BASS SET - Elderly Instruments

ACLucas · #5 03-22-2011, 05:50 PM

They appear to have been a limited run in 2009 and are not listed in their current catalog. Maybe interest here would encourage them to make them again; maybe not.

That same catalog suggests that they have or will make all of their long-scale 760F's in a thru-body version.

Quote:

Thru-Body Flat Wound String
(Available in all of the above sets)
La Bella Strings introduces the first successful flat wound bass
string meant specifically for electric basses where the strings
pass through the body.
These flat wound bass strings are specially designed for
instruments with string openings through the body. This design
adds a unique resonance as the strings pass through the solid
wooden body and over the bridge from underneath. With this
configuration, the resulting sharp angle located at the bridge can cause the flat wound outer wrap to crack, fray or break with standard strings. To avoid any damage to the string. La Bella
Strings has engineered a durable yet flexible section near the
ball-end. Both the string and great sound remain intact.

http://www.labella.com/catalog.pdf

honeyiscool · #6 03-23-2011, 02:15 PM

Wouldn't those be too long for a Mustang? 32" strings work fine, but 34" scares me.

ACLucas · #7 03-23-2011, 02:24 PM

I think so too. Just thought it was interesting because all of their flats used to carry the thru-body warning.

lowliferumble · #8 04-08-2011, 01:07 PM

You should try this place. Same town as Labella , nobody has a better inventory of Labella Strings, and nobody sells them cheaper. Plus they have awesome customer service!!!!

Welcome To Imperial Guitar & Soundworks

ACLucas · #9 04-08-2011, 02:08 PM

Great. Thank you.

Pilgrim · #10 04-08-2011, 10:07 PM

Second the motion for Imperial Guitars - VERY nice folks, unbeatable prices.

**mwesth** · #11 04-09-2011, 12:11 AM

But no mustang flats:-(

**mwesth** · #12 10-20-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwesth

But no mustang flats:-(

FYI: The LaBella Mustang flats are back at Elderly.com

Just ordered a set, hope they will cross the pond in a hurry

**mwesth** · #13 10-29-2011, 08:21 AM

And now the new set is on my Mustang.. Sounds great, can't wait to try them out with my band.
Kudos to Elderly for good service!

lokerola · #14 10-29-2011, 10:09 AM

Cool - I need to order a set, thanks for the update that Elderly has them.

**mwesth** · #15 11-09-2011, 02:22 PM

Played the Mustang flats at rehearsal last night... Chromes sounds good on my Mustang, but these are amazing in the mix. (-: Better balanced both tension- and soundwise than Chromes.
The E string is silkwrapped at the ball end, the rest is plain.
Highly recommended!

ia02 · #16 11-09-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwesth

Played the Mustang flats at rehearsal last night... Chromes sounds good on my Mustang, but these are amazing in the mix. (-: Better balanced both tension- and soundwise than Chromes.
The E string is silkwrapped at the ball end, the rest is plain.
Highly recommended!

So these are OK through the body?

**mwesth** · #17 11-09-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ia02

So these are OK through the body?

Yup

ACLucas · #18 12-09-2011, 09:12 AM

Ordered and shipped. Appreciate the heads up. Warm regards.

**mwesth** · #19 12-10-2011, 03:38 PM

You're welcome. Love the sound and feel.

TomB · #20 12-10-2011, 04:28 PM

So I'm confused... are these short or long scale, or are both lengths available? Thanks.