Labella Medium Scale Copper Whites Source?

[Jeff Elkins]

Back when I owned a 32” scale Rob Allen, I used to get medium scale copper whites from him. He special-ordered them from Labella. They were the perfect string for that bass. The medium scale black tapes were okay, but the copper whites were magic.

It’s been several years, but I find myself in need of those strings again. However, no one answers Rob’s email (it seems he’s not manning that ship any longer). Similarly, Labella has not responded to my inquiry.

Does anyone have a source for medium scale copper whites? Or a relationship with Labella and can find out if they can/will make some sets? I might be willing to bulk order depending on cost.

 

[iiipopes]

If you want La Bella to make a custom run of string sets, you will need to order several gross. And with the current market, they may or may not even take your order, and it will be expensive. Have you contacted Rob Allen to see if he has any sets left over? I'm sure if he does he would make a deal with you to clear NOS. In the meantime, I have medium scale black tapes, which are still available retail, on a Frankenbass using a Jag H neck with an epi Rockbass body, repositioned bridge, Bart J-pickups, etc. which are still available retail.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

Thanks. I’m using the black nylons now, but really miss the spark the copper whites had.

As I mentioned, no one is responding to Rob’s email. I’ve heard he’s moved out of the country and someone else is constructing basses with the last bits of his stock. If I could reach them, I’d definitely inquire about any back stock on strings!

I have a phone number for him somewhere. I might try calling on Monday.

 

[ajkula66]

Try Jason at Fret Nation. He used to be able to get custom stuff from La Bella, but - as previously mentioned - there's a minimum quantity involved.

Good luck.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

Try Jason at Fret Nation. He used to be able to get custom stuff from La Bella, but - as previously mentioned - there's a minimum quantity involved.

Good luck.

Shot him a message. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[Jeff Elkins]

For anyone finding this thread in future, Jason, along with everyone else, is unable to obtain LaBella strings that are no longer in the catalog. Bonus unobtainium if they technically never were in the catalog.

I did manage to score a few NOS sets with Rob's help, once I was able to reach him directly.