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Labella RX-S5D

Just posted this to see if anyone has tried the Rx series roundwounds from Labella and had any dead strings. I've been through many different companies and this is the first time I've encountered a string with this much of an issue. This particular d string sounds like the core is twisted and loose somewhere in there. It actually rattles when I pluck it. I tried to rule out everything on my end from the tuner post to the possibility of twisting the core during winding. I still couldn't make it any better. What's strange too is that as I was bringing this string to pitch it didn't feel very stable and I could just tell it was a problem string. It's sad because the rest sound really nice and I can tell it's not a second rate string build by any means. Labella has been around a very long time and I wasn't expecting them to be the string that was defective my first time trying them. Just wanted to see other people's experiences and ask how the customer service experience was. I've emailed them and told them about my defective string and gave them a courteous message and hopefully they don't mind sending me a fresh set or something else to give me a good impression of their operation.
 
Quick update the journey of Rx strings. So after contacting Labella in NY they wanted to mail me a replacement string. After sending a picture of my receipt and my address they were happy to help and it's great to see them stand behind their products. Even if Rx isn't the strings for me I still appreciate how fast they got back to me. It was around 8pm Sunday night on their time. Once I get everything sorted I'll be updating with a full run down on tone and feel of these strings. I'm hoping to be able to give them a fair shake when the string comes in.
 
Just bumping this thread along. So the rep I talked to about 10 days ago said they would mail me a replacement string but I haven't gotten anything yet nor an update from them of any sort. I did manage to score a set of Dean Markley SR2000 and they are really cool strings. They made me raise my bridge but being exposed core it's to be expected. I got to say that I really like the tone. I'm not sure if I like them better than my 2 favorites Blue steels and Ken Smith Rockmasters but at least I got 5 intact and functional strings and they sound good. Hopefully these last a while because I'm not expecting anything from Labella and I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't send anything.
 
I have been using Labella stainless steel strings for about 8 years now and never came across a dead string. I am sorry your experience is not as good. It's odd Labella has not followed through with what they said, but I suggest calling them ASAP and tell them you just bought one of their competitor's packs because they can't get it together. I am more confused why they did not send you a full set for your troubles. Good luck.

Labella RX-S5D: I feel these strings have more midrange content to them than ANY other stainless steel string on the market. In addition, the high end on these is not super shrill sounding.
 
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It's a mystery to me. I was absolutely kind to the rep and I wasn't demanding like some people would be. What's a shame is on paper they have what I'm going for which is mid range and a certain character. If it was me and someone reported a complete defective string I would be sending out a whole set. Or a string and some other merchandise. I feel like you should never be worried about how your string is going to perform. If I was a studio or live artist or even a pro tech I'd be pissed. Luckily I was able to set my Warwick down for a week but it ended up being 2 weeks. First to wait for labella to send me the string they promised and second one waited for the dean markleys or that string to show up. Well the sr2000 markleys showed up so on they went. Funny thing is I mentioned to the labella rep that I'm active on here and I was going to be sure to post how great the service was. I guess that didn't matter. It's funny because I could be famous and someone important and they wouldn't even realize it. Lol that's why as a company you need to take care of everyone as if they were your favorite customer. You just never know.
 
Just posted this to see if anyone has tried the Rx series roundwounds from Labella and had any dead strings. I've been through many different companies and this is the first time I've encountered a string with this much of an issue. This particular d string sounds like the core is twisted and loose somewhere in there. It actually rattles when I pluck it. I tried to rule out everything on my end from the tuner post to the possibility of twisting the core during winding. I still couldn't make it any better. What's strange too is that as I was bringing this string to pitch it didn't feel very stable and I could just tell it was a problem string. It's sad because the rest sound really nice and I can tell it's not a second rate string build by any means. Labella has been around a very long time and I wasn't expecting them to be the string that was defective my first time trying them. Just wanted to see other people's experiences and ask how the customer service experience was. I've emailed them and told them about my defective string and gave them a courteous message and hopefully they don't mind sending me a fresh set or something else to give me a good impression of their operation.
I just installed a set of RX nickels and had the same issue exactly with the E string.
 
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I just installed a set of RX nickels and had the same issue exactly with the E string.
I don't doubt you for a second. I created a thread on here about the hard rockin steels line that they discontinued in favor of these atrocities. I am running a set of them on an Ibanez bass and they are great. They remind me of the tone I get from Ken Smith Rockmasters which are another great string but ghs winds those. I've played Sadowsky strings and they are really good too. Labella is the factory that makes those for Roger. I just don't get how they can make good strings for other people but the strings with their own name on it sucks. It's like they are 2 different string makers. If you want the aspects of Rx strings without the worry of defective strings in your set check out Dunlop super bright nickel. I'm playing those right now and they are great. I've always had good strings from Dunlop. Also blue label sadowsky nickels or Dean Markley Blue Steel nickels would be good. Ken Smith Burners are nickel and I'd trust a pack of those to not be bad. Oh and by the way still no d string as promised by the Labella rep. It's been a couple months since I posted that. I bet if those guys read this about me saying how their rx strings suck that's probably why I'll never see that string. Lol oh well I'm not paid for endorsing anyone so I don't care.