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

[michael_t]

What do you think of the FL's, vs the GHS, vs the Low Tension Flats?

I once had the FL's on the same P bass that's wearing the GHS P Flats right now.

The 95E on the GHS rings out cleaner with more focus and definition while the 104E on the 760FL tended to get a little muddy. Also, the GHS 45G is less "twangy" and better-balanced with the rest. And no buzzing issues, I might add...

No personal experience with the LB Low Tension Flats.

 

[J.Wolf]

thanks Michael, I may give that GHS set a shot.

I really like the tone and feel of thinner gauge flats, but the LTF's might be a little too soft for my caveman right hand.

 

[TomB]

thanks Michael, I may give that GHS set a shot.

I really like the tone and feel of thinner gauge flats, but the LTF's might be a little too soft for my caveman right hand.

I think of the LTF’s as the TI for those that like Labellas. TI feel, close to DTF voice.

 

[J.Wolf]

Thanks. I played them briefly on a fretless 6 which was a whole different animal so it was hard to gauge what they would be like on a fender bass. Felt great on the 6 though!

 

[Jackfunk1964]

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!!

Love,love , love

 

[Sandwell]

thanks Michael, I may give that GHS set a shot.

I really like the tone and feel of thinner gauge flats, but the LTF's might be a little too soft for my caveman right hand.

If you're thinking of going with GHS I highly recommend the balanced tension CM3050 set, similar gauges to the 760fl set with a little less tension under the fingers, I found the light set GHS a little too loose on the E and A.

 

[Jackfunk1964]

I have used Labellas exclusively for 25 years,and up until a few years ago never used thru body strings.I had the same regular deep talkin 105-45 set on a 53 p for years with no problems.A friend who worked at a music store once gave me two sets of early 70's fender strings,I really liked those as well.

 

[Jackfunk1964]

I have used Labellas exclusively for 25 years,and up until a few years ago never used thru body strings.I had the same regular deep talkin 105-45 set on a 53 p for years with no problems.A friend who worked at a music store once gave me two sets of early 70's fender strings,I really liked those as well.

Those old fenders were something like a 102 -43,or something like that.I was looking for a similar gauge when I had to restring a MIA p but couldn't find anything.

 

[TomB]

Those old fenders were something like a 102 -43,or something like that.I was looking for a similar gauge when I had to restring a MIA p but couldn't find anything.

The current Fl set is 43-60-82-104. Isn't that pretty close?

 

[Jackfunk1964]

The current Fl set is 43-60-82-104. Isn't that pretty close?

Yea,it is.I know they have changed over the years but that might have been the gauge.These were from like 71.Could have sworn they were 102-43 though.My memory isn't what it used to be.

 

[TomB]

Yea,it is.I know they have changed over the years but that might have been the gauge.These were from like 71.Could have sworn they were 102-43 though.My memory isn't what it used to be.

What did you just say ?

 

[Jackfunk1964]

The only plus is that I get to meet new people everyday.

 

[AngelCrusher]

I’ve been playing the 43-104s on my Sadowsky and I am loving these strings. Prior strings were Chromes, which I find to be great and used for 2 years, but there is a crisp, barky thing happening in the high mids that is not always what I want, so I decided to have some fun and try something else.

The Labellas have awesome high end - the mids are focused a little higher than the Chromes, which works great on the Sadowsky P/J. It is an amazing tone that doesn’t really sound classic since the bass is active. I would say it just sounds thick and full while remaining defined. I got hired to play on a house record, and it was a pure pleasure to use the Labellas. Just rubbery groove tone that fit the mix perfectly and the strings feel incredible under my fingers.

Couple things - on one tune I wanted an 80’s synth like slap tone and it was crazy how close I got without any pedals and just using both pickups full on. Slapping on these sounds awesome.

Other thing is if you use a Jazz bass, especially an active - the bridge pickup soloed sounds insanely good. It’s so much thicker than what you would normally expect. It helps to have an active bass for this, but it really makes the back pickup on a pj a viable go to tone.

Besides how smooth these are, the stand out feature to me is how well balanced they are from string to string.

 

[michael_t]

I have used LaBella Black Nylon tapes for years my most favorite string ever here is what they look like on my two (2) main G&Ls

I thought this thread was all about the 760FL Deep Talkin' Flats...

 

[Hot Rats]

I put a set of .043 - .128 strings on my jazz bass and what I got is basically two different sets of strings sound-wise. The B & E strings sound nice and thumpy like really nice worn in Flats. The A, D & G strings sound crispy, lots of highs and finger noise. The inconsistency is very noticeable and I don't know if I can deal with it long enough for these to "break in". So, do you think these strings will even out or do I possibly have a bunk set?

 

[TomB]

I think they will even out. Mine always do, even the B.

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

The 2 1/2 year-old set of 760FL's on my '72 P-Bass still sound good to me. I have a piece of foam weatherstripping under the bridge cover.



- Steve

 

[zombywoof5050]

I can't imagine how I missed seeing this thread for 2+ years.
Anyway, the LaBella model 760FL has been my absolute favorite set of strings for well over a decade now, and I have them on all three of my basses (Precision, Jazz, & Wal).

 

[Mastermold]

had a buzzy G string, my repair guy suggested going to a slightly heavier string. Went to a .45 from the .43 and problem solved.

I had that issue too, just swapped the whole set out for a set of Chromes (100-45) and buzz problem was solved. I've had good luck generally with the FL set, however, and have them on many basses without issue.

 

[SoulReflection]

I had that issue too, just swapped the whole set out for a set of Chromes (100-45) and buzz problem was solved. I've had good luck generally with the FL set, however, and have them on many basses without issue.

They go on to any bass I have, including the lowly Rogue VB100!