How does the tension of the 760FS set compare to a set of Rotosound RS77LDs? I didn't like the tension on the Rotosound flats at all, but I would love to find a medium set of flats that had similar tension to Rotosound roundwounds.
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La Bella Deep Talkin': Best. Strings. Ever.
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Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
I have a set on a Cort Curbow 5 that I seldom play. They're fine. Nothing particularly remakable about them. They're a lot higher tension than most of the strings I use; had to adjust the truss rod after I put 'em on.
I put a set on my 5 string about 3 weeks ago. Tone I would rate as ok for now...hasn't really settled probably. I've got maybe 10-15 hours of playtime on them. However, I've got a big problem....I'm already seeing rust spots on them! I've got fairly oily skin and I sweat a lot, but I've never had this problem nearly this quickly. The TI Jazz flats I've had on my fretless for close to 5 years are only just now showing some spots.
The La Bellas, at similar gauges to the Rotos, will feel less stiff, in my experience. The 760FS set will be more supple than that set of Rotos.
Now, if you want a similar stiffness to a set of 45-105 rounds, I suggest the 760FL set, or maybe even the 760FX set.
Have you guys who are praising the deep talking strings tried warwick black label?
As far as steel strings go I'm digging those, but thinking about ordering some labellas to see how they stack up
As far as steel strings go I'm digging those, but thinking about ordering some labellas to see how they stack up
Just ordered the Jamerson set for my Squier VM P bass. I have DR flats on now and before that chromes. Hopefully my P bass is up for the job. From what I have read they're really high tension strings.
Funny, I've just removed the 0.052-0.110 "1954" set (same as JJ gauges, I think
) from my Jazz Bass, because the tension is so high that notes come out a bit 'plinky' and piano-like with my (fairly weak) plucking 
.Put on a set of 760FMs instead and these are exactly where it's at, as far as I'm concerned
. It's just like the OP said, he had a tone rattling round inside his head' and found it with the LaBellas - this set is just right for me and they only get to sound better as they get older, IMO 
.If only they were easier to find in Europe
...Labella makes Sadowsky flats, too. And by all accounts they're DRASTICALLY different. So I wouldn't be at all surprised if they do make something special for Carvin. Though in Carvin's case, I'd have reservations about "special."
I am playing 40-100 chomes at the moment.
Does anyone have experience in how their tension compares to 760FM's ?
I want to try them - if they have a similar, or preferably higher tension, that would be great. I just fear they might have less (as I heard labellas are generally less tension than chromes).
Does anyone have experience in how their tension compares to 760FM's ?
I want to try them - if they have a similar, or preferably higher tension, that would be great. I just fear they might have less (as I heard labellas are generally less tension than chromes).
The tension on FMs is fairly high. It might not feel high if you have low action because they are very thick making them easy to push down. They have a much darker sound than chromes though.
I vowed that I would never buy another set of LaBella strings after a very bad experience with a set of acoustic bass guitar strings with non metallic cores. Three of them broke before reaching standard pitch. I took the "E"'string off and threw it in the trash. It sounds like flats are their speciality. I'm tempted to try a set of 760's. I can't imagine liking them any better than TI Jazz flats I put on my Jazz in late June.
Every string company has bad runs or batches once in a while, part of the game.
To me the TIs are wonderful strings but a different kettle of fish compared to LaBellas. I like them both but for different reasons. What it comes down to is that strings have their own voice, and though each might have similar qualities it still won't mean you'll like them or not. In the end I find I can't make a decision until I've heard them, and even then it has to be on a particular instrument. I've had some surprising results with strings that just don't work on certain basses.
Just musing here...
