Sounds very much to me like this is La Bella's response to the Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats for a "bright modern flatwound".
By the way, I would vote for black for the silk color.
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New La Bella Golden Alloy Flatwounds
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Sounds very much to me like this is La Bella's response to the Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats for a "bright modern flatwound".
By the way, I would vote for black for the silk color.
Yeah blue is a terrible choice. Reminds me of those Randy Jackson signature strings.
La Bella is not going for a bright brilliant round wound sound like the Cobalts flats deliver.
This are going to be a big full sounding flat like their deep talking but with more mids from what I'm being told. I haven't played them yet. I expect to at NAMM but will hopefully have a sample set before hand.
Expected at launch is 4, 5, and 6 string sets. Not sure on gauges and other details"yet."
This are going to be a big full sounding flat like their deep talking but with more mids from what I'm being told. I haven't played them yet. I expect to at NAMM but will hopefully have a sample set before hand.
Expected at launch is 4, 5, and 6 string sets. Not sure on gauges and other details"yet."
I dunno...I don't think EB flats were even a blip on Labellas radar, to be honest. Going after the TI fans was an obvious attempt at capturing that market with their LTFF's, but the rest of their latest offerings (different alloys, ribbons, silk combinations, etc) just seem like the latest in a prolific burst of trying to be the leader in flatwound innovation, comparisons being a more result of consequence at this point, IMO. I'm guessing what we're seeing lately is the result of long R&D that probably predates a lot of the competition, but I could be wrong. In any case, EB brought theirs to market first so it's a moot point, but I fully expect the Labellas to be a far superior product with less hiccups from the outset.
Ugh. Drives me nuts on my Chromes.
As for the OP, I've been looking to accessorize and coordinate with my clock.
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Ok. It is not going to be the color... The official specs and silk color will be announced later.
Labella is fast becoming my go-to string company for flats,tapes,etc.
Still prefer Kalium roundwounds to most everything else.
I'll be very interested in hearing firsthand reports about this flatwound set.
Still prefer Kalium roundwounds to most everything else.
I'll be very interested in hearing firsthand reports about this flatwound set.
I like the idea of a bronze outer wrap for a couple of reasons. Aesthetics - that color will look good on a tobacco burst finish with black hardware. Functionality - bronze, having a higher density than steel, will allow higher string tension. This might allow me to experiment with down tuning without having a too floppy low string.
I'm also wondering if these might be wrapped on a round core wire.
I'm also wondering if these might be wrapped on a round core wire.
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Agree. I see most of what LaBella has been doing lately as genuine innovation. Not copycat chasing somebody else's designs. Their white nylon series has completely redefined tapewound strings AFAIC. I've tried virtually every tapewound on the market and there's nothing that looks, feels or plays like that series does. And the fact they do it in three different formulations tells me somebody at LaBella is putting some serious thought into advancing the state of the art. I also appreciate their occasional limited edition sets that add a little fun and bling to the mix.
Got some good folks over at LaBella. Any time they make an announcement, you can bet I'm gonna be all ears.
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Very cool! I've been wanting to switch a fiver I have over to high-C stringing. But now I think I'm going to wait for these to hit the shelves first. Even if I have to buy a 6-string set to get the C it won't be a problem since I've got the low-B if I change my mind about it after they're on.
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Cool! I'd be really interested in giving them a try when the LaBella DTF's on my Precision finally die out.
.... in 2046 or so.
.... in 2046 or so.
Yeah you would need to do a 6-string set at least at first. Singles will come later I'm sure.
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I'm a flatwound freak. I'll probably try some one on of my basses. I already use Labella strings on a few of my basses. They are distinctive sounding in the studio bringing some massive low end. I have used them for years.
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