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

[59jazz]

GHS Precision flats & Chromes are what I have been using for years. Last night while cleaning out my used string drawers, I found a set of 760FS strings. Put them on my 60's themed P bass and WOW! Dig the sound and especially the feel, but a bit too tight for me. Just ordered a set of FL's. I could never understand why people described GHS flats and DA Chromes as "sticky" feeling. Now that I tried out the 760's, I understand now; SLICK!

 

[Mastermold]

GHS Precision flats & Chromes are what I have been using for years. Last night while cleaning out my used string drawers, I found a set of 760FS strings. Put them on my 60's themed P bass and WOW! Dig the sound and especially the feel, but a bit too tight for me. Just ordered a set of FL's. I could never understand why people described GHS flats and DA Chromes as "sticky" feeling. Now that I tried out the 760's, I understand now; SLICK!

How do you like the GHS precision flats by comparison? I’ve been using Chromes and LaBellas for years but not tried those.

 

[59jazz]

Really like the GHS Precision flats, they're on my Road Worn P Bass. That bass sounds identical to Tim Drumond's bass on Neil Young's "Harvest" album; flat and thuddy. I'm using the lite gauge which allows me to dig in a bit harder, they're nice and supple too. To me the LaBella's sound much fuller, deeper and clearer. I have the EB Cobalt flats (brite & zingy-ish) on my 70's themed bass and the 760FL's will go on my 60's replica P.....looks like the one on your avatar.

 

[SoulReflection]

I recently took advantage of a special sale on Thomasik Flats, thinking I would compare them to the LaBella's on my Mustang PJ. But, I love the Mustang the way it is so I may put them on my Jag SS and do an A/B test, once I brush up on my recording skills.

Has anyone done this already on their bass of choice?

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I recently took advantage of a special sale on Thomasik Flats, thinking I would compare them to the LaBella's on my Mustang PJ. But, I love the Mustang the way it is so I may put them on my Jag SS and do an A/B test, once I brush up on my recording skills.

Has anyone done this already on their bass of choice?

I know a lot of people love the Thomastik Jazz Flats, but I prefer La Bella 760FL which is a very different sort of string. Thomastik Jazz Flats only come in one gauge and it's too light in my opinion. Even after adjusting the setup on my '62 AVRI Jazz Bass, I found them to loose and buzzy. They sound good, with a strong midrange presence and clarity which apparently lasts a long time, but they lack the old school thump of the La Bellas which I've come to prefer. I'd be willing to give them another try if Thomastik ever were to release a version in a slightly heavier gauge

- Steve

 

[Ian Trusheim]

I recently did a live stream concert with my band: Ian Trusheim’s “Frequency Exchange.”
Nothing like Labella flats (FL) and foam!!

All original music, written by yours truly; Tune in and check it out

 

[PBandJazzBass]

Been using the La Bella's on my main BG (Highway 1 Precision) for years and can't imagine using anything else on that bass.

 

[ZB5]

I just strung up my 08 MIA P with 760FLs a few days ago after years of being a mostly happy TI user (they sing on my Jazz but they just haven't given me that tension / old school thump I like on a Precision). 3 days in and I'm in tonal heaven with the most lovely feeling strings I've played, and I know they are nowhere near broken in. The zing goes away with a foam mute and is pure Duck Dunn / JJ without all the effort (tried the 1954s for about a month last year before realizing there was no point to work quite that hard for the tone). This has everything I love about those strings, and a little more. I'm way late to the 760FL party, but I can't imagine ever taking these off this bass, and am now contemplating switching all my basses to this set of Labellas. Damn impressive and so much fun to play.

 

[MTN.bass72]

I just strung up my 08 MIA P with 760FLs a few days ago after years of being a mostly happy TI user (they sing on my Jazz but they just haven't given me that tension / old school thump I like on a Precision). 3 days in and I'm in tonal heaven with the most lovely feeling strings I've played, and I know they are nowhere near broken in. The zing goes away with a foam mute and is pure Duck Dunn / JJ without all the effort (tried the 1954s for about a month last year before realizing there was no point to work quite that hard for the tone). This has everything I love about those strings, and a little more. I'm way late to the 760FL party, but I can't imagine ever taking these off this bass, and am now contemplating switching all my basses to this set of Labellas. Damn impressive and so much fun to play.

Agree with all you said... love them on my Duck Dunn

 

[ZB5]

Agree with all you said... love them on my Duck Dunn View attachment 3920235

That's a beautiful bass! Haven't had the pleasure of playing a Lakland but have admired them from afar!

 

[MTN.bass72]

That's a beautiful bass! Haven't had the pleasure of playing a Lakland but have admired them from afar!

It's absolutely amazing! To me at least. It just does everything I need it to do, easily. It sounds monstrous..
I recently got a Lakland Skyline 44-01 .. had been wanting to try one out for forever ... I understand why so many folks like them, but I just dig the Duck Dunn more.. so I'll be selling the 44-01

 

[tallboybass]

I recently did a live stream concert with my band: Ian Trusheim’s “Frequency Exchange.”
Nothing like Labella flats (FL) and foam!!

All original music, written by yours truly; Tune in and check it out

Wow, this is great...wonderful job!!

 

[Ian Trusheim]

Wow, this is great...wonderful job!!

Thank you for checking it out, I truly appreciate it.

 

[Fender4Me]

Absolute P Bass Perfection for sure!

 

[GIBrat51]

Out of 23 basses, I only have 5 that don't wear flats of some kind. One wears Roto TruBass 88 Tapes; one wears TI Jazz Rounds; two haven't had the rounds replaced quite yet; and one currently has no strings at all. But, as much as I like La Bella DTFs, I only have two basses that wear 760FLs:
This Epiphone EA-260, and the violin bass on the right; a Chinese Starfire. The EA-260 had FLs when I got it about 11 years ago; it finally got a new set last month when I took the bass apart for some serious maintenance and heavy cleaning. I could have put the old ones back on, but the black silk on both ends (yes, they were that old) was ratty, and the red silk on the new ones is much more stylish... The Starfire had generic Chinese rounds on it for years, and I never changed them because I didn't buy it to play. I bought it to learn how to work on basses. But, it still plays pretty well, even after after years of me torturing it, so... plays and sounds much better, now. However, I also have DTFs on two other basses;
my Dano Longhorn and one of my Dano DC 59 Pro's. They wear 39 -96 760FXs, because... well, 'cause they're Danos, and that's what they're supposed to wear. And, it's easy to see why. Light as they are, they can still rattle your eyeballs, while having a decent midrange - and a little top end, too. More of my basses wear La Bella flats than any other brand...

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I started this thread earlier this year to see if people could hear the difference between my 1972 Fender Precision and my friend @Robert Strickland 's all-original '62 model. Both were wearing a broken in set of La Bella 760FL's at the time. Take a listen if you have moment.

- Steve

 

[TomB]

I started this thread earlier this year to see if people could hear the difference between my 1972 Fender Precision and my friend @Robert Strickland 's all-original '62 model. Both were wearing a broken in set of La Bella 760FL's at the time. Take a listen if you have moment.

- Steve

I had forgotten this thread, but weighed in today. Thx for the reminder - bass fun!

 

[tallboybass]

I started this thread earlier this year to see if people could hear the difference between my 1972 Fender Precision and my friend @Robert Strickland 's all-original '62 model. Both were wearing a broken in set of La Bella 760FL's at the time. Take a listen if you have moment.

- Steve

That is some great playing! I guessed correctly since I had a mid-70's P and remembered that sound.

 

[negativeions24]

Been playing bass off and on for 20 years now, and only got bit by the flatwound bug about 10 years ago. I've tried just about every brand of flatwound out there...Chromes, Fenders, EB Cobalts, GHS Precisions, Dunlops, Rotosounds, TIs. Realizing I've never tried a set of the venerated LaBella Deep Talkin' Flats, I got a 760FL set for my MIM Fender Zone and installed them over the weekend. WOW! What great strings! Deep, articulate, and glassy smooth. I regret not trying them sooner! Already bought another set for another bass. I love my Dunlop flats, but these are on another level...strongly recommended to anyone sitting on the fence.

 

[miles'tone]

I've never tried Labella flats, got a set of 760FL on their way to go on a new to me Stingray. Nordymute in transit also.
All three are due to land on Monday.
I've been a P bass player for years but recently had an inspired daydream!
I hope it all comes together as well as it sounds in my mind!
Will report back soon..