**The LaBella 760FL Deep-Talkin' Flats LOVE Thread**

[tallboybass]

I'm not sure there's a better string out there, for me at least, as far as tonal balance, tension balance, E string clarity up the neck, bootyliciousness, feel, and just pure-dee Tone.

I like mine clean so they still have highs but most folks like them thumpy and well broken-in.

In my opinion, these babies on a P Bass are perfection, for 'that kind of sound.' They fill out the bottom end of a band amazingly well!

Feel free to share your love for 760FL's!!

 

[el jeffe bass]

Yup, Fender P-bass, La Bella DTF's, sansamp and an ampeg amp=tonal heaven. But then again I'm just an unrepentant Bluesman.

 

[tallboybass]

Yup, Fender P-bass, La Bella DTF's, sansamp and an ampeg amp=tonal heaven. But then again I'm just an unrepentant Bluesman.

I can't imagine a better tone for blues. Fat and filling!

I use mine for a slightly leaner sound but they work for a surprisingly diverse songlist.

Chuck Rainey slapped his on 'Peg' with Steely Dan to good effect.

 

[Thuddy Waters]

Count me the hell in. These are my favorite strings. I've got them on my P Bass and I love how they sound. Even though they're more thumpy than any other string I've ever heard, they still have a sweet high end to them--even after they're well broken in. They have what I can only describe as a glassy thump.

 

[michael_t]

This is why I need at least two P basses.

P + 760FL = Thumpy Fullness.
P + Boomers = Punchy Grind. (My current love)

Just when I thought I'd finally gotten over my breakup with my beloved 760FL, here you are to bring back the memories of the good days with my first love!

 

[MTN.bass72]

Count me in! I'll even throw in a pic..

Admittedly, I'm a late bloomer to the awesomeness that is 760fl's, but I'm debating putting a set on my D Lakin JO as well.
I had almost given up on flats.. these quickly changed my mind.

 

[michael_t]

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Looks like you have them thru-body, which is not recommended by La Bella. Or do you actually have the thru-body version, as in 760FL-TB?

 

[MTN.bass72]

@michael_t ..
Why is it not recommended? Just curious.
I had some work done to the bass after getting it, had the luthier put these on, he strung it this way , I'm guessing because the previous strings were strung this way.
I've never had any issues, and it sounds amae

 

[michael_t]

Why is it not recommended? Just curious.

La Bella does not provide any specific explanation for their explicit instruction against thru-body stringing on their website.

My theory is it has something to do with the type of stainless steel used for the ribbon wrap that can be brittle enough to snap when bent at a sharp angle.

They do offer thru-body version of their flats, which add a piece of flexible material at the ball end.

 

[armybass]

Yes! They have been my main love for flats for over a decade but have become my favorite string period in recent years. I first fell in love with them on a P Bass too but have since found that they sound great on just about anybass. I like TI's too but 760FL are the bees knees for me.

 

[MTN.bass72]

La Bella does not provide any specific explanation for their explicit instruction against thru-body stringing on their website.

My theory is it has something to do with the type of stainless steel used for the ribbon wrap that can be brittle enough to snap when bent at a sharp angle.

They do offer thru-body version of their flats, which add a piece of flexible material at the ball end.

Interesting, thank you for the info.
As I mentioned, I may put a set on my D Lakin JO.. maybe this set will go on it, and a new set on the Duck Dunn

 

[michael_t]

Interesting, thank you for the info.
As I mentioned, I may put a set on my D Lakin JO.. maybe this set will go on it, and a new set on the Duck Dunn

Here's one of the recent threads regarding this very topic:

Unravelling Flatwound String

 

[equill]

They're a perfect match for my fretless.
I expect the backup set to go into action some time around 2024.

 

[ThePresident777]

Not a fan of their B strings because of the piano ends. But the rest is great.

 

[tallboybass]

@michael_t ..
Why is it not recommended? Just curious.
I had some work done to the bass after getting it, had the luthier put these on, he strung it this way , I'm guessing because the previous strings were strung this way.
I've never had any issues, and it sounds amae

The break angle is too sharp over the bridge, making them more prone to breakage.

 

[tallboybass]

This is why I need at least two P basses.

P + 760FL = Thumpy Fullness.
P + Boomers = Punchy Grind. (My current love)

Just when I thought I'd finally gotten over my breakup with my beloved 760FL, here you are to bring back the memories of the good days with my first love!

You're welcome.

I'm always surprised at the growl down low I get with 760FLs on a P!

 

[Mastermold]

Yes! They have been my main love for flats for over a decade but have become my favorite string period in recent years. I first fell in love with them on a P Bass too but have since found that they sound great on just about anybass. I like TI's too but 760FL are the bees knees for me.

I have them on a '64 P-bass, a '13 SR5, and an '08 Jazz (62 AVRI). Great strings. The set on my Jazz is nearly 10 years old now.

 

[BassLover668]

My fav strings on P basses, sounds awesome.

 

[michael_t]

You're welcome.

I'm always surprised at the growl down low I get with 760FLs on a P!

Grrrrrr...! (That's me growling at you.)

 

[slagheap]

yup, they're on my P, too, the thru-body ones.