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

[Thuddy Waters]

I have a set of 760FLs on my homemade P bass that's only 2 weeks old, and I can cop the Jamerson thump pretty damn well already, IMHO.

Below is a clip I recorded this morning. (played it with the single-finger hook like Jamerson, so it made my rhythm a bit "slinky")

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Well done. I could listen to that all day.

 

[tallboybass]

I have a set of 760FLs on my homemade P bass that's only 2 weeks old, and I can cop the Jamerson thump pretty damn well already, IMHO.

Below is a clip I recorded this morning. (played it with the single-finger hook like Jamerson, so it made my rhythm a bit "slinky")

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Wow, just beautiful...thanks for sharing!

 

[Tony In Philly]

I use DTF's on both of my Fender Bass VI's. They make them actually sound like the basses they were intended to be rather than the almost baritone guitar tones they had with the round wounds that the original owners (and later myself) had installed on them. Once I started with flats on these basses, most of my other basses started getting flats as well. I guess you could say I'm a "flat convert"; only a few of my basses still have rounds.

 

[BobbyT]

I have a set of 760FLs on my homemade P bass that's only 2 weeks old, and I can cop the Jamerson thump pretty damn well already, IMHO.

Below is a clip I recorded this morning. (played it with the single-finger hook like Jamerson, so it made my rhythm a bit "slinky")

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This sounds great! Nice playing and tone.

760FLs may be in my future! I love the Jamerson set but not towards the end of a four hour wedding reception...

 

[David2501]

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.

They don't recommend them for through body since they snap and unwind if bent at an angle, this recently happened at my tuning pegs when I tried to put some 760FLs on a 32" without realizing, and unwound before much tension was applied (this is the same reason there's a leader at the end of the strings)

 

[Selim]

So what is it in particular about the 43 - 104 set that people like over the 45-105 & 109 gauge?

 

[Yahboy]

So what is it in particular about the 43 - 104 set that people like over the 45-105 & 109 gauge?

Tension and stiffness become higher on 45-105 / 49-109 set.
I have 2 packs of 49-109 in my drawer and i have no dare to string on my squier CV 60P , but somebody mention that G string sound good in heavy set.

 

[tallboybass]

So what is it in particular about the 43 - 104 set that people like over the 45-105 & 109 gauge?

Tension and stiffness become higher on 45-105 / 49-109 set.
I have 2 packs of 49-109 in my drawer and i have no dare to string on my squier CV 60P , but somebody mention that G string sound good in heavy set.

Exactly, the tension goes up quite noticeably with the 105-45 set.

The 760FX set (96-39) doesn't get enough love either. Same basic sound with lower tension. A good string to try before going all the way to the Low Tension Flexible Flats.

 

[AMJBASS]

Agreed with pretty much everything said. The 43-104 set is wonderfully balanced, and sounds great recorded or live. My favorite set of strings for a vintage or vintage style P-Bass!

 

[TC.65]

Just put a set of the 760FL's on my PBass tonight and all I can say is WOW!!! These are at the top of my list in every way. Tone, Tension, Feel, and Balance. I should have tried these sooner. They seem to be more versatile than I thought they would be. I'm really Loving the tone of these strings!

 

[MTN.bass72]

Just put a set of the 760FL's on my PBass tonight and all I can say is WOW!!! These are at the top of my list in every way. Tone, Tension, Feel, and Balance. I should have tried these sooner. They seem to be more versatile than I thought they would be. I'm really Loving the tone of these strings!

My exact thought when I finally put a set on my Duck Dunn

 

[tallboybass]

Just put a set of the 760FL's on my PBass tonight and all I can say is WOW!!! These are at the top of my list in every way. Tone, Tension, Feel, and Balance. I should have tried these sooner. They seem to be more versatile than I thought they would be. I'm really Loving the tone of these strings!

Same here, they are So Versatile! I do everything with a P Bass w/760FL's. Keep them clean and they will remain bright, or let them fully break in for the thumpy tone...your choice. I have had the same set on since April, just leave them in some DeNatured Alcohol overnight when I want them bright, which is most of the time for my main gigs.

 

[TC.65]

Same here, they are So Versatile! I do everything with a P Bass w/760FL's. Keep them clean and they will remain bright, or let them fully break in for the thumpy tone...your choice. I have had the same set on since April, just leave them in some DeNatured Alcohol overnight when I want them bright, which is most of the time for my main gigs.

Yeah they seem to have a seem to have a smoothness yet with a punch if that makes any sense? My PBass has a SD Quarter Pound pickup that is quite hot and aggressive along with a Babicz Bridge. That combination with these strings seems to be a special kind of mixture. There is a good amount of lows with plenty of mids and just enough high end. My tone has never been better!!!

 

[tallboybass]

Yeah they seem to have a seem to have a smoothness yet with a punch if that makes any sense? My PBass has a SD Quarter Pound pickup that is quite hot and aggressive along with a Babicz Bridge. That combination with these strings seems to be a special kind of mixture. There is a good amount of lows with plenty of mids and just enough high end. My tone has never been better!!!

Believe it or not, they get brighter with age if you play them then soak, then play, repeat. Mine are much brighter than they were at first...I have no explanation for this, but when they come out of the alcohol, they're BRIGHT!!

 

[TC.65]

Believe it or not, they get brighter with age if you play them then soak, then play, repeat. Mine are much brighter than they were at first...I have no explanation for this, but when they come out of the alcohol, they're BRIGHT!!

I may not soak them but will probably wipe them down quite often. I think I have found the final ingredient in my tone search.
Ampeg V4B Reissue & 212AV+Fender PBass with SD QP pickup+LaBella 760FL's=PURE BLISS!!!

 

[shawshank72]

Tension and stiffness become higher on 45-105 / 49-109 set.
I have 2 packs of 49-109 in my drawer and i have no dare to string on my squier CV 60P , but somebody mention that G string sound good in heavy set.

I had them on my CV Sonic Blue and it was magnificent.

 

[MR PC]

The Fl's are wonderful. Tension, flexibility, thump. Buy 2 sets, and mix them up over time for complete satisfaction...besides, it's always good to have spares on hand. Sometimes changing one string for a session makes a world of difference in the track balance.

 

[tallboybass]

The Fl's are wonderful. Tension, flexibility, thump. Buy 2 sets, and mix them up over time for complete satisfaction...besides, it's always good to have spares on hand. Sometimes changing one string for a session makes a world of difference in the track balance.

Very often I will soak just the E string to brighten it up to match the others. It gets deader quicker than the rest of the strings...

 

[tallboybass]

Still in love...put a second set of 760FLs on a very bright Jazz Bass. It sounded great on a 'direct box to PA' gig!

 

[J.Wolf]

just tried these for the first time, WOW. I had no idea. They really bridge the gap perfectly between what I love about LTF's and DTB's. plenty of rich lows and mids with a nice pliable feel and thumpy but not at all murky. LOVE EM on my Wilkins P.