Which non-coated strings sound most likely la Bella black nylons?

[Stephen]

Just got my first ever Jazz bass guitar after 50 years of playing. Learning about dealing with hum from the Single coil pick ups and also having to deal with some grounding and shielding issues.

My absolute favorite strings are Labella black wound nylon flats. From what I've been told, the nylon wrapping is not a good idea when dealing with grounding shield and etc. So I am considering a switch. The Labella's sound brighter than standard flats because of the round wound interior. The combination of the round wound interior plus the nylon creates kind of a hybrid between round round and flat wound strings, closer to flat wound of course but has the brightness and the nylon ads a warmth that I often don't find in many strings.

Would greatly appreciate any suggestions as to what I might explore!

 

[HowieD72]

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[michael_t]

My absolute favorite strings are Labella black wound nylon flats. From what I've been told, the nylon wrapping is not a good idea when dealing with grounding shield and etc. So I am considering a switch. The Labella's sound brighter than standard flats because of the round wound interior. The combination of the round wound interior plus the nylon creates kind of a hybrid between round round and flat wound strings, closer to flat wound of course but has the brightness and the nylon ads a warmth that I often don't find in many strings.

I have no personal experience with tapewounds, so I'm not sure how I may be able to contribute. Tapewounds do have their own unique tonal properties as well as overall feel, so I'm not so sure if there is such a thing as a non-coated string that can sound like La Bella Black Nylons.

 

[Jeff Elkins]

My absolute favorite strings are Labella black wound nylon flats. From what I've been told, the nylon wrapping is not a good idea when dealing with grounding shield and etc. So I am considering a switch.

Congrats on the jazz!

I used those strings on my PJ years ago. I realize it’s not the same beast, but I never had any trouble. I copper shielded the cavity… have you tried a set of tapes on the new bass yet?

If those were my go-to strings, I’d consider changing the pickups once I tested and learned that I had ground issues. You might spend as much cycling through strings until you find something else you like!

 

[Stephen]

Yes, I am strongly considering installing noise canceling pick ups. Of course, there are so many choices and I have done so much swapping in and out of electrical components through all the years of playing that I grow weary of it. Because it is a parts bass, that gives me a lot more freedom to experiment because I'm not messing with a complete vintage instrument.

I'm may very well replaced the pick ups and also get a modern bridge. I do really get when people say that there is nothing like the sound of single coils…

 

[Stephen]

Decided to go with TI Jazz rounds which I've used in the past. Very warm sounding so a nice compromise