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New LaBella flatwound strings
- Thread starter Phaidrus
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How’s intonation with the 107? I remember being unable to intonate the E string of the Jamerson 110 set.
The other reason why I'm afraid to buy the Jamersons - the first being my neck warping. The core of that set is thicker then the other DTFs, maybe that's why it's hard to intonate.
I understand the string is still sharp with the saddle all the way back?
I am really liking these strings now they are worn in.
Stronger fundamental when compared to the Labella LTF, a little more tension, but not a great difference in feel.
A little less harmonic content, but in a good way.
I thought I had found my strings with the LTF, but these are a definite challenger.
I like the LTF more than the Dunlops flats and TI’s for my taste and sound.
Spent a lot of time with those as well.
Stronger fundamental when compared to the Labella LTF, a little more tension, but not a great difference in feel.
A little less harmonic content, but in a good way.
I thought I had found my strings with the LTF, but these are a definite challenger.
I like the LTF more than the Dunlops flats and TI’s for my taste and sound.
Spent a lot of time with those as well.
Yes, I think so, a little less going on which helps it push through, it is subtle though.
In a mix, I like the LTF if playing with just one guitar, but when playing with 2 guitars and keys I think I prefer these.
I also think these shine more at gigging volumes.
By myself, I think I might just prefer the LTF, close though….
Are those few here using these still liking them? These sound interesting if holding true to claims.
I must admit they have been on and off my Precision a few times, deciding if I like these or the LTF better.
However I played my first gig with them last night and at volume they were awesome.
They are staying on now!
I play with fingers, but found if I dug in, I could get pick like attack, and with the treble rolled off, just a beautiful bass tone.
I will definitely get another set should I get the chance.
i have used them for a week on a normal Fender precision bass. had the 760FS on before them. i do not consider these strings low tension. they feel somewhere between the FS and the FM with the exception of the smaller gauge A string. the thing that is different from the Deep talking Flats is that they are less deep talkin and a little more clear because of the thinner core i imagine. these seem to be hex core. nowhere on the packaging says that they are round core.
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They are available on the main website now. I'm late to the party and just heard about these. Somehow I missed the roadie email or something.
I'm interested if anyone can find demo vids or audio samples for comparison.
I bought a set recently (direct from La Bella - they arrived 2 days later) and plan to put them on a jazz bass, but I won’t be able to do that until September. So if anybody does put them on a jazz, I’m all ears!
These strings are advertised by La Bella as the most articulate flats available and I’m hoping they will be close to the old Sadowsky blacks, which are the most articulate flats I’ve used - also made by La Bella.
I’m looking forward to your impressions! The Sadowsky Black Label flats were/are my favorite flatwound, and I wonder why they were discontinued?! I hoarded a handful of sets from people on TB back when they were still making them, but would love to find a similar replacement. I find the current Fender flats have some similar midrange characteristics, but lack the same depth of punch and don’t seem to retain the tone as long.
- Hex core for better intonation and to prevent string buzz
- Standard Tension
Good to know, but i never have intonation problem happen and string buzz on few pack of LTF4A i been use and install for customer.
Funny that i experience with sitar effect on hex core DTF760FL myself.
Put the Olinto flats on my ‘66 P bass (actually a PJ as of 40 years ago) and initial impressions are as noted above.
They def have a familiarity with the LTFs (which were on the bass prior) in how they feel under the fingers of both hands. Comfortable but with enough stiffness (again like the LTFs) to be able to dig in, and also set your action low if you prefer.
