@@thahacksaw Didnt Jaco use rounds for most of his career? I know he used flats very early on but I never really followed what strings Jamerson or Jaco used like that, as my playing is the exact opposite of their styles.
I started watching your videos as a 15 year old bass player, glad you are still here and still grooving. The internet did not lie these strings are the bomb on my hofner copy and P bass!
I’ve had theses on my J-bass, P-bass, and Hofner for years now. I get lots of compliments on the tone from fellow bass players who see me play (I’m not a pro). LaBellas are the best and you can actually call the company and someone answers and gives great info!
Totaly agree. .49 - 1.09 set for 12 years on my original 1964 Precision, and producers love that tone. So do I. I learned to understand bass players that throw a tantrum when a string snaps, completely denying to change the complete set, just changing the broken string and complaining about the next 2 - 3 years not having the same tone on their instrument.
Ever try this set on a j bass. I have a 70's style j and have the 760m set on the way. Everyone who uses flats on a j usually goes light gauge and typically uses a more modern sounding flat.
I am watching this video on my phone's speaker and those bass sounds are all coming through, Cristal clear and warm, and deep, even on my phone, of which, usually bass sounds get lost when listening To music on this same phone.
Took me long enough to watch this video. Great demo & explanation, Ed. I currently have Rotosound flats on my P bass. I get lots of compliments on my tone & sound. I’m going to get a set of LaBella Deep Talking strings when I decide to change the strings. Your video just sealed the deal for me. Thank you.
when i bought the epiphone viola and hofner ignition both had roundwound strings . soon had them strung with labella deep talkin flats for beatle basses and the sound was greatly improved , really brought out the deep woody tone that violin basses are known for .
Having watched this video I bought the same set of La Bella deep talkin’ flats for my Cat bass and they are just perfect. Thanks for the recommendation Ed! Very much appreciated.
Ed Friedland is the shit. I remember his articles in Bass Player magazine years ago (2006-2009) and just finally got his Walking Bass book I've been wanting for years. Yeah it's from 1993 but it teaches you the right way. Ed Friedland you are the man, and I just got the short scale version for the Mustang P/J bass, .043 to .104 (I typically prefer light strings for aggressive attack ala Geddy Lee). But this brand is really good. Tight tension, old school sound, with a tad bite. And very smooth on the fingers.
I just got a Hofner and I am a classical guitarist playing with nails, I'm wanting flatwounds both for tone but also to be less harsh on my nails. Saw your comment thought I would ask if you had tried the LaBella tape wounds on either. I'm thinking the tape wounds will be even easier on my nails but still the tone I want and left hand feel. Just looking for opinions from players that know more about bass strings than I.
760M ... WOW! Totally Orgasmic difference on my American Standard!! My Nate Mendel has La Bella 760N for another AWESOME feel and sound!! Thanks La Bella!! I don't pass out compliments easily. You deserve this one! Bellisimo!!
I had the Jamerson sets. The sweetest sound, ever, but the tension is a neck-killer. So, I went down to the FMs. Less tension, and "no major loss," if any, when it comes to tone and bottom!
Yeah I had the original sit on my P bass for two years but finally decided to retire them and bring it down a notch and switched to the standard set, I mean the original set have a great sound once they’ve broken in but they are such a headache, it would Make more sense to make a .50 -105 set, The standard set definitely has the thumb and that deep mellow 60s tone, but They just don’t have the boom that the Og set has,
@@thescatman5029 It’s amazing that slight change in gauge has a noticeable change in tension but not in sound. I’m guessing I’ll have to go with the 760fms. And I really don’t want to destroy my neck. As I plan on having them on a P bass permanently.
I don´t get why UA-cam didn't show me your videos until I went throught my subscriptions. I thought you stopped making videos a long time ago or something similar! I'm glad I'm back!
I LOVE flats... have the 760 short scale on my Davelectro (converted to lefty Dnelectro) I also LOVE the Mamoun's Falafel shirt! I did a lot of gigs in the village, and lived on Mamouns in the late 70's.
I agree about the low tension flats. When I first put them on I was convinced they were the best flats I've ever played. After about a year on the bass though, the E and A have basically none of the clank you'd expect from an old flat. Gone back the 760fs, and 760fl if you can find a set that actually works
I got back into playing bass after nearly a decade. First thing I did was get a P-Bass [G&L LB-100]. Second thing I did was was buy a set of LaBella Deep 760s. Third thing I did was put the 760s on the LB-100. I've been smiling ever since.
I switched from Elixir to Labella deep talking bass. They sound a little brighter than the low tension strings. My Fender pj bass with maple fretboard was just a little too bright. The Labellas solved that problem.
G&L Tribute Fallout + Labella DTB760 + OMG mode + a little bit of treble sounds great. Then again the nordy and P bass sound pretty good too. Guess I like my bass to sound like an old school bass with the fundamental pounding through clearly.
I had to send this over to my laptop to listen and the 760 s definitely had it. I was considering the low tensions for another bass I had, but there was such a difference.
I have 39 basses at the moment but have yet to string one up with Labella's, I am using TI jazz flats and love them . I must get a set of Labella's and check them out.
In the last 5 years I started trying flatwounds. I think I'll try them on my L2000 or Stingray . I've got a set of La Bella white tape wound on a fretless jazz bass I love those too .
I've got 760s on my jazz and my 4001 and they seem to indeed have a percussive attack I absolutely love, I've been think about another precision simply to have these strings on it
After trying a range of different flats over the years, I'm pretty well convinced that LaBella DTFs are the best for me. I have the 'Beatle bass' set on my Hofner, and they just sound so good. In saying that, I'm also pretty happy with Galli flats and tapes. Must be something about family-run companies!
Agreed. I keep a set on one new Pbass and TI on the other 65 because they are easier on the old neck, and hands ;-) . BTW as you know, but others might not, a Pbass w/ labella flats is a great combo for jazz.
Thanks for your very good playing and advice. Can I ask if there was any reason you went as heavy as the 49-109 set but not to the 52-110 "Jamerson" set?
is it possible that you have any approximate numbers about your set up with these labellas? i mean how do you set up your neck relief and the action. is it according to the fender recommendations like .012 neck relief at the 8th fret and 5/64 to 6/64 first to fourth string action? or is it more relief and higher action given that you also a double bass player and used to higher action? I need a piece of advice, sir :) and a big thanks for all that you are doing and for your great books!
Tucson for me also. I have LaBella 760s on my P bass and Tele bass. I like the higher tension. I just did a bit of work on a 1971 Gibson EB-0. I put on a set of Rotosound 77 jazz flatwounds. The Labellas are very smooth to the touch. The Rotosound are not very smooth to the touch.
Roto flats are REALLY gnarly, Steve Harris uses them, On a set-neck bass like the Gibson, with a notoriously weak neck/headstock joint? I'd use LaBella Low Tension flats, or the 760 FL (light) set.
I can't play them! Too tight, and that outer wrap is tough on my fingers. However, Rotosound makes one of my favorite upright bass strings believe it or not, the RS4000 set.
@@BassWhispererTV The trick with the 77's is to get them very close to the neck, closer than any other set of strings. They are so stiff they allow you too do this.....then oil the crap out of them and play every day. After a while they will break in and be a little looser. People ask me which strings I am using all the time they sound that good.
What is your opinion on the black tapewounds by Labella? I'm a classical guitarist so I have fingernails, but I'm very much not going to use a pick. The rounds scratch on my nails and hurt them a bit, not to mention I know I will prefer the flat sound. But I am thinking that Tapewounds may be easier on my classical guitar nails even more. But I also don't want to sacrifice sound. I'm playing a Hofner Icon series bass. But really just looking for opinions. I imagine I'll end up with several sets and change them depending on the sound I want recording, but still would like to hear an opinion from someone that has played bass more than I.
I have a Schecter Riot. I have been string hopping for some time now. I had D'addario flats on my starter bass, that is gone now. I have an issue where I get a clanky sound when I attack harder (by default lol). If I ease up, it goes away u less I play a bunch of 1/8th notes. I'm not hitting the pickup. I've swapped to D'addario tape wounds and have the same issue. I even had the issue with La Bella tape wounds, which are low tension. I remeber my old flats being like cables. You mentioned that the low tension flats were not for you due to how you attack. I've raised my action to the point where my hand hurts. The clank goes away except with 1/8th notes again. Do you think I can lower my action if I got back to high tension flats and eliminate the clank? I don't think I play incredibly hard and I know it is something I need to work on. I just get caught up in the moment. I play finger style with no slap. Thank you for your input.
Hey Ed, I saw that you used the Nordymute during the demo. I have one as well but find that the mutes too much. So I went back to foam under the strings. The problem with that is as we all know is that there isn't enough time to remove and replace on the gig. So my question is, do you have an opinion on the Bass Mute by Ellio Martina? It would seem to solve the problem and give different degrees of muting which would be useful. But it's a lot of money to spend to find out, $96.50, for the least expensive model. Thanks in advance.
I’d have to look for that, not familiar with it. The Nordymute actually works perfectly on my Nordy Cat bass…. But it has been overkill on other basses. When I use foam under the strings, I just plan on it staying there.
@@BassWhispererTV I do the same with regards with the foam under the strings....which is limiting. What the Bass Mute by Ellio Martina offers is the ability to have varying degrees of muting from NO muting, light muting to thud. Which is attractive for the gig I currently have. Been playing a MVP-62 with D'Addario Chromes.....what a great bass. Also have an MVJ-66 with rounds for modern stuff.....another outstanding bass.
I find them to be thumper than D'Ads. TO me, Chromes have a mid-scoop that makes them nice for slap, but the 760 FM has .049-.109... good choice for me.
Yeah, in fact the strings have been on more than one bass. I put them on brand new in 1998 on my 88 MIJ P bass, but then they migrated over to the 73 P. But the P bass itself doesn't need much adjustment. Once in a while the truss rod needs moving... not much else.
Off topic maybe...but I'll ask anyway... Any suggestions on how to fix a weak/dead/muffled E string on a short scale Fender American Performer Mustang bass? Tried changing strings but it didn't help. Bass is currently strung with La Bella 760F-MUS strings (mustang specific). The difference in string tone from A to E is particularly evident when playing closer tho the neck (even more so when playing with a pick) Or is this a common issue with short scale basses? It's my first short scale bass so nothing to compare it to... I can't hear anything being wrong with Ed's E string tone when playing short scale though. Anyway, great work Ed, as usual :)
The other suggestion is get a Fallout bass! The Tribby is awesome, in fact... I’ve come to prefer the bigger neck profile. No string through body, a killer bridge, a waaaay better pickup! And $599.
I have a Mustang P/J bass with La Bellas on it and I have the exact same problem. I always play with a pick and the E string sounds pretty bad compared to the other strings. It's also my first short scale as well as my first set of flat wounds so I'd like to know how to fix it, too.
Hey, has anyone tried this strings on a Jack Casady signature Epiphone? I have chromes on mine but feel the G string too bright in comparison with the others so it doesn't sound organic, looking for another set that may deliver warmth on that G.
It's the third pickup position on a G&L L-1000 or Fallout. Position 1 (towards the neck) is humbucker wired in parallel, position 2 is single coil (I believe it's the coil closer to the bridge?), and position 3 is wired in series but with one of the coils running through a capacitor, which sounds like boosting the bass waaay up; I believe how it works is that 2 coils wired in series already provide a volume boost compared to a single coil or running them in parallel (in parallel both coils are wired directly to the tone stack; in series one coil runs into the other coil before going to the output), but by cutting the highs from one of the coils it turns that volume boost into effectively a bass boost. I have zero experience wiring electronics, but from what I've read I _think_ that's kinda how it works. Position 3 is called "OMG mode" because when you flip the switch for the first time, aren't expecting what is about to happen, and are hit with the bass and volume boost one's first reaction is "OH MY GOD".
Put a set of LaBella DTB on my 5 string Ibanez sr505 today. WoWWSEIRSS these things sound great. They are definitely fat. Saved my ernie ball strings they are much brighter. I doubt I use them again on the Ibanez.
Just leaving this here, as everyone seems to sing LaBella's praises. In my experience they are wildly inconsistent, and in a pack there is always something funky (even though my sample size is fairly small). I'm saying this for both bass and guitar strings. A strange untraceable buzz, one string that's much more quiet than the rest, a string with peculiar length compared to the others, etc. I tried 3 packs in total, will stick to other manufacturers. They seem as if there ways much handwork included in making them, but the manufacturer didn't really care too much.
I am gigging bassist with almost twenty five years in playing local clubs. Not all strings are great alot of them fart out.The same strings that work recording won't live humidity kills strings
There are ways to cure them I've heard.... Allegedly Ronnie Baker (Philly Int'l) coated his with mayo and let it dry.... Sounds stinky to me. I say, just play them. Sweat, dirt, smoke (in some places), food... all good ways to knock the zing out to them...
The day I put LaBella 760FS strings on my Fender p bass, was the best decision I ever made. The tone, and feel, are perfect.
These are the strings that Ed Friedland played. That's good enough for me.
Aww shucks!
Add in Pino Paladino, which makes the case absolutely, positively 110% closed 😜
@@thahacksaw What gauge did Jamerson use
@@JonHop1 different ones from Jaco Pastorius 🤣
@@thahacksaw Didnt Jaco use rounds for most of his career? I know he used flats very early on but I never really followed what strings Jamerson or Jaco used like that, as my playing is the exact opposite of their styles.
Spoiler alert: YES- best flats ever. I love these flats and use them on mostly everything that has flats in my arsenal. Great vid Ed!
I started watching your videos as a 15 year old bass player, glad you are still here and still grooving. The internet did not lie these strings are the bomb on my hofner copy and P bass!
I’ve had theses on my J-bass, P-bass, and Hofner for years now. I get lots of compliments on the tone from fellow bass players who see me play (I’m not a pro). LaBellas are the best and you can actually call the company and someone answers and gives great info!
but their website is a complete and utter mess with 404s and the like
Yep. Completely agreed, particularly that .049- .109 set. Just perfect. Thanks Ed!
Ed, you're a beacon for bass players everywhere mate. Love your stuff. All the best from myself and the rest of the Aussie bass playing fraternity
A beacon? Oh, that's because I didn't wear a hat.. ;) But seriously... Thanks!
@@BassWhispererTV No worries mate. Keep on thumpin' !
@@BassWhispererTV Ha. Good one.
Totaly agree. .49 - 1.09 set for 12 years on my original 1964 Precision, and producers love that tone.
So do I.
I learned to understand bass players that throw a tantrum when a string snaps, completely denying to change the complete set, just changing the broken string and complaining about the next 2 - 3 years not having the same tone on their instrument.
Exactly! If I ever break one of these strings, I'll set the whole dang thing ablaze downriver in a Viking Funeral ship.
Ever try this set on a j bass. I have a 70's style j and have the 760m set on the way. Everyone who uses flats on a j usually goes light gauge and typically uses a more modern sounding flat.
I am watching this video on my phone's speaker and those bass sounds are all coming through, Cristal clear and warm, and deep, even on my phone, of which, usually bass sounds get lost when listening To music on this same phone.
Truth. Similar to how great the bass on Motown songs still sounded while playing through crappy car speakers on AM radio back in the day.
I have had the DTF's on my P-bass for about five years, just keep getting better.
Took me long enough to watch this video. Great demo & explanation, Ed. I currently have Rotosound flats on my P bass. I get lots of compliments on my tone & sound. I’m going to get a set of LaBella Deep Talking strings when I decide to change the strings. Your video just sealed the deal for me. Thank you.
when i bought the epiphone viola and hofner ignition both had roundwound strings . soon had them strung with labella deep talkin flats for beatle basses and the sound was greatly improved , really brought out the deep woody tone that violin basses are known for .
I have repeatedly watched your video just to watch and hear you play all those fine bass lines, regardless of the type of strings!
Having watched this video I bought the same set of La Bella deep talkin’ flats for my Cat bass and they are just perfect. Thanks for the recommendation Ed! Very much appreciated.
Ed Friedland is the shit. I remember his articles in Bass Player magazine years ago (2006-2009) and just finally got his Walking Bass book I've been wanting for years. Yeah it's from 1993 but it teaches you the right way.
Ed Friedland you are the man, and I just got the short scale version for the Mustang P/J bass, .043 to .104 (I typically prefer light strings for aggressive attack ala Geddy Lee). But this brand is really good. Tight tension, old school sound, with a tad bite. And very smooth on the fingers.
That G&L sounded great. thanks Ed
Love your videos ED! You speak bass better than most, and always very informative.
That Precision bass sounds incredible.
It's a good one!
How's it sound when HE"S not playing it ? Bustin' on ya, but I'm sure you know what I mean.
Thanks for the comparison! I'll go for the in-between option for my shortscale: FL-S set.
Got these on my Hofner and Rickenbacker, love the smaller gauge and lower tension!
I just got a Hofner and I am a classical guitarist playing with nails, I'm wanting flatwounds both for tone but also to be less harsh on my nails. Saw your comment thought I would ask if you had tried the LaBella tape wounds on either. I'm thinking the tape wounds will be even easier on my nails but still the tone I want and left hand feel. Just looking for opinions from players that know more about bass strings than I.
Good enough for me too! That's just what I wanted to hear!
760M ... WOW! Totally Orgasmic difference on my American Standard!! My Nate Mendel has La Bella 760N for another AWESOME feel and sound!! Thanks La Bella!! I don't pass out compliments easily. You deserve this one! Bellisimo!!
I had the Jamerson sets. The sweetest sound, ever, but the tension is a neck-killer. So, I went down to the FMs. Less tension, and "no major loss," if any, when it comes to tone and bottom!
Yeah.. those Jamersons are too much for some necks.
don't try them on thinner neck basses, like jazz-type basses!
@@michaelfuria4257 I tried it on my 62 P Reissue. Curved my neck like crazy. It's all good. The 760FMs are good, as well...real good!
Yeah I had the original sit on my P bass for two years but finally decided to retire them and bring it down a notch and switched to the standard set, I mean the original set have a great sound once they’ve broken in but they are such a headache, it would Make more sense to make a .50 -105 set, The standard set definitely has the thumb and that deep mellow 60s tone, but They just don’t have the boom that the Og set has,
@@thescatman5029 It’s amazing that slight change in gauge has a noticeable change in tension but not in sound. I’m guessing I’ll have to go with the 760fms. And I really don’t want to destroy my neck. As I plan on having them on a P bass permanently.
I don´t get why UA-cam didn't show me your videos until I went throught my subscriptions. I thought you stopped making videos a long time ago or something similar! I'm glad I'm back!
The algorithm sucks. It’s not a level playing field, but whatever…. Glad you found it.
@@BassWhispererTV Thank you for making videos, Ed!
I LOVE flats... have the 760 short scale on my Davelectro (converted to lefty Dnelectro) I also LOVE the Mamoun's Falafel shirt!
I did a lot of gigs in the village, and lived on Mamouns in the late 70's.
I also survived a good part of my life on Mamouns, also the pizza place on the corner... I got the shirt at their New Haven store.
Thank you so much, Ed!
I agree about the low tension flats. When I first put them on I was convinced they were the best flats I've ever played. After about a year on the bass though, the E and A have basically none of the clank you'd expect from an old flat. Gone back the 760fs, and 760fl if you can find a set that actually works
Next bass I build I’ll give them a shot. Thanks as always for your amazing content.
I got back into playing bass after nearly a decade. First thing I did was get a P-Bass [G&L LB-100]. Second thing I did was was buy a set of LaBella Deep 760s. Third thing I did was put the 760s on the LB-100.
I've been smiling ever since.
Update. I got a Markbass cab and plugged it into my old Mesa head.
Still smiling.
Thank you. The P sounds fantastic. Of course, when comparing it to shortscale instruments, it will have more clarity.
I use those strings on all my P-basses. Loving the grooves you play. 🙏🏿💯
Thanks. I really use that one lick every time it seems. It's just my default, and once I turn the camera on, I can't remember anything else!
@@BassWhispererTV l have experienced that many times! 🙄
Great demo Ed! I love the LaBella 760 FLs and also DR Legends on my G&Ls. I'll have to try the heavier 760 FMs some day.
Great tones!
Best wishes from Cornwall UK.
I switched from Elixir to Labella deep talking bass. They sound a little brighter than the low tension strings. My Fender pj bass with maple fretboard was just a little too bright. The Labellas solved that problem.
G&L Tribute Fallout + Labella DTB760 + OMG mode + a little bit of treble sounds great. Then again the nordy and P bass sound pretty good too. Guess I like my bass to sound like an old school bass with the fundamental pounding through clearly.
Me too!
I had to send this over to my laptop to listen and the 760 s definitely had it. I was considering the low tensions for another bass I had, but there was such a difference.
Yeah, they also work better for pick style.
Thank you for the lesson!
INCREDIBLE !!
I have 39 basses at the moment but have yet to string one up with Labella's, I am using TI jazz flats and love them . I must get a set of Labella's and check them out.
Try them on a P bass!
@@BassWhispererTV I will for sure.
Convincing, I'm gonna try those on my Eastwood Classic 4. Gonna be interesting. Thanks
In the last 5 years I started trying flatwounds. I think I'll try them on my L2000 or Stingray .
I've got a set of La Bella white tape wound on a fretless jazz bass I love those too .
I've got 760s on my jazz and my 4001 and they seem to indeed have a percussive attack I absolutely love, I've been think about another precision simply to have these strings on it
Great video
After trying a range of different flats over the years, I'm pretty well convinced that LaBella DTFs are the best for me. I have the 'Beatle bass' set on my Hofner, and they just sound so good. In saying that, I'm also pretty happy with Galli flats and tapes. Must be something about family-run companies!
Great review.
i know how you feel!
the way i play i need a brigther flatwound strings.
the d'addario chrome flatwounds works for me
Great video, fantastic sounds 👌
Thank you 😋
@@BassWhispererTV I put a set on my pbass yesterday and they sound great!
Agreed. I keep a set on one new Pbass and TI on the other 65 because they are easier on the old neck, and hands ;-) . BTW as you know, but others might not, a Pbass w/ labella flats is a great combo for jazz.
Great video. Wondering have you played the Labella Olinto flats by comparison ?
Thanks for your very good playing and advice. Can I ask if there was any reason you went as heavy as the 49-109 set but not to the 52-110 "Jamerson" set?
is it possible that you have any approximate numbers about your set up with these labellas? i mean how do you set up your neck relief and the action. is it according to the fender recommendations like .012 neck relief at the 8th fret and 5/64 to 6/64 first to fourth string action? or is it more relief and higher action given that you also a double bass player and used to higher action? I need a piece of advice, sir :) and a big thanks for all that you are doing and for your great books!
That is how a bass guitar should sound... Divinely bass. Quite often other bass strings sound more like a guitar than a bass guitar.
Love the LaBella string line. Have Em on a number of my basses
I have Em7b5 on my basses. I think I'll go to A7alt next.
@@hallanvaara6106 thinking about throwing some Dm7's on mine
Tucson for me also. I have LaBella 760s on my P bass and Tele bass. I like the higher tension. I just did a bit of work on a 1971 Gibson EB-0. I put on a set of Rotosound 77 jazz flatwounds. The Labellas are very smooth to the touch. The Rotosound are not very smooth to the touch.
How rough are the Roto jazz flats in comparison?
I’ve played Rotosound round and was hoping their flats were at least smoother as a flat.
@@jasonbent97 the rotosound felt like I could feel the grooves between the wraps. Labella are very smooth.
Roto flats are REALLY gnarly, Steve Harris uses them, On a set-neck bass like the Gibson, with a notoriously weak neck/headstock joint? I'd use LaBella Low Tension flats, or the 760 FL (light) set.
Ever tried 760fs (standard)? I’m wondering how much it differs in feel and time to the 760fm (medium)
Heck yeah, labella's are more expensive and worth every penny! I love those strings and love that sound!!!!!!
Rotosound Jazz Flats 77. The Monel steel and high tension....wow!
I can't play them! Too tight, and that outer wrap is tough on my fingers. However, Rotosound makes one of my favorite upright bass strings believe it or not, the RS4000 set.
@@BassWhispererTV The trick with the 77's is to get them very close to the neck, closer than any other set of strings. They are so stiff they allow you too do this.....then oil the crap out of them and play every day. After a while they will break in and be a little looser. People ask me which strings I am using all the time they sound that good.
What is your opinion on the black tapewounds by Labella? I'm a classical guitarist so I have fingernails, but I'm very much not going to use a pick. The rounds scratch on my nails and hurt them a bit, not to mention I know I will prefer the flat sound. But I am thinking that Tapewounds may be easier on my classical guitar nails even more. But I also don't want to sacrifice sound. I'm playing a Hofner Icon series bass. But really just looking for opinions. I imagine I'll end up with several sets and change them depending on the sound I want recording, but still would like to hear an opinion from someone that has played bass more than I.
That massive bridge :O
Really good review!!
Not even watching. Yes. They are. My favorites
those must have some serious string tension
Does the 760 flat wound have a darker or rounder tone? I'm confused what the LaBella 760s do to the tone compared to normal stock bass strings
Hi. Are these strings good for Elvis Presley songs and 1950's songs? Thanks.
I have a Schecter Riot. I have been string hopping for some time now. I had D'addario flats on my starter bass, that is gone now. I have an issue where I get a clanky sound when I attack harder (by default lol). If I ease up, it goes away u less I play a bunch of 1/8th notes. I'm not hitting the pickup. I've swapped to D'addario tape wounds and have the same issue. I even had the issue with La Bella tape wounds, which are low tension. I remeber my old flats being like cables. You mentioned that the low tension flats were not for you due to how you attack. I've raised my action to the point where my hand hurts. The clank goes away except with 1/8th notes again. Do you think I can lower my action if I got back to high tension flats and eliminate the clank? I don't think I play incredibly hard and I know it is something I need to work on. I just get caught up in the moment. I play finger style with no slap. Thank you for your input.
Definitely gonna have to get a short scale bass.
You'll fall in love with the G string! Creamy and punchy!
@@BassWhispererTV and no dead notes on the 5th, 6th, or 7th frets......
Hey Ed, I saw that you used the Nordymute during the demo. I have one as well but find that the mutes too much. So I went back to foam under the strings. The problem with that is as we all know is that there isn't enough time to remove and replace on the gig. So my question is, do you have an opinion on the Bass Mute by Ellio Martina? It would seem to solve the problem and give different degrees of muting which would be useful. But it's a lot of money to spend to find out, $96.50, for the least expensive model. Thanks in advance.
I’d have to look for that, not familiar with it. The Nordymute actually works perfectly on my Nordy Cat bass…. But it has been overkill on other basses. When I use foam under the strings, I just plan on it staying there.
@@BassWhispererTV I do the same with regards with the foam under the strings....which is limiting. What the Bass Mute by Ellio Martina offers is the ability to have varying degrees of muting from NO muting, light muting to thud. Which is attractive for the gig I currently have. Been playing a MVP-62 with D'Addario Chromes.....what a great bass. Also have an MVJ-66 with rounds for modern stuff.....another outstanding bass.
I wish LaBella made a long or extra long set that had 50-70-85-105 like D'Addario Chromes. But maybe their D and G has enough thump in 45-65 ?
I find them to be thumper than D'Ads. TO me, Chromes have a mid-scoop that makes them nice for slap, but the 760 FM has .049-.109... good choice for me.
I can dig it! But I have 🙋♂️. Have you made any adjustments to P bass in the last 20+ years?
Yeah, in fact the strings have been on more than one bass. I put them on brand new in 1998 on my 88 MIJ P bass, but then they migrated over to the 73 P. But the P bass itself doesn't need much adjustment. Once in a while the truss rod needs moving... not much else.
Off topic maybe...but I'll ask anyway...
Any suggestions on how to fix a weak/dead/muffled E string on a short scale Fender American Performer Mustang bass? Tried changing strings but it didn't help. Bass is currently strung with La Bella 760F-MUS strings (mustang specific). The difference in string tone from A to E is particularly evident when playing closer tho the neck (even more so when playing with a pick)
Or is this a common issue with short scale basses? It's my first short scale bass so nothing to compare it to...
I can't hear anything being wrong with Ed's E string tone when playing short scale though.
Anyway, great work Ed, as usual :)
Well, that's a common issue with many short scale string sets, but not typically LaBella. Hard to diagnose in writing, but maybe try another string...
The other suggestion is get a Fallout bass! The Tribby is awesome, in fact... I’ve come to prefer the bigger neck profile. No string through body, a killer bridge, a waaaay better pickup! And $599.
I have a Mustang P/J bass with La Bellas on it and I have the exact same problem. I always play with a pick and the E string sounds pretty bad compared to the other strings. It's also my first short scale as well as my first set of flat wounds so I'd like to know how to fix it, too.
Hey, has anyone tried this strings on a Jack Casady signature Epiphone? I have chromes on mine but feel the G string too bright in comparison with the others so it doesn't sound organic, looking for another set that may deliver warmth on that G.
What would be your second choice if you cant get La Bella
Does the Drive come from the amp?
Must be, there's nothing else plugged in.
Hi Ed, what would be your recommendation for for flats for a jazz style fretless?
Ironically, on fretless I prefer rounds! I'm a Jaco-era guy, and that's what I dig.
@@BassWhispererTV sound wise, you're probably right, but i don't DIG the fretboard digging... (-:
What is this OMG mode ?
Have the same question…
It's the third pickup position on a G&L L-1000 or Fallout. Position 1 (towards the neck) is humbucker wired in parallel, position 2 is single coil (I believe it's the coil closer to the bridge?), and position 3 is wired in series but with one of the coils running through a capacitor, which sounds like boosting the bass waaay up; I believe how it works is that 2 coils wired in series already provide a volume boost compared to a single coil or running them in parallel (in parallel both coils are wired directly to the tone stack; in series one coil runs into the other coil before going to the output), but by cutting the highs from one of the coils it turns that volume boost into effectively a bass boost. I have zero experience wiring electronics, but from what I've read I _think_ that's kinda how it works.
Position 3 is called "OMG mode" because when you flip the switch for the first time, aren't expecting what is about to happen, and are hit with the bass and volume boost one's first reaction is "OH MY GOD".
I love the '54 set on my j bass, if you have a decent neck they wont hurt it one bit. Fat gauges and high tension will make a man out of ya.
Put a set of LaBella DTB on my 5 string Ibanez sr505 today. WoWWSEIRSS these things sound great. They are definitely fat. Saved my ernie ball strings they are much brighter. I doubt I use them again on the Ibanez.
How significant is the difference in feel between the .109 set and the .105 set on your short scales?
I notice it, but they’re also on different basses, so I can’t compare directly.
@@BassWhispererTV thanks for the reply. I ended up buying the 109 set for my Gibson dc jr bass. They’re perfect for my tastes!
Who woulda known James Jamerson knew what good strings were....
If you go to Mamoun's and play LaBella flats, all your critical worldly needs have been met.
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Just leaving this here, as everyone seems to sing LaBella's praises. In my experience they are wildly inconsistent, and in a pack there is always something funky (even though my sample size is fairly small). I'm saying this for both bass and guitar strings. A strange untraceable buzz, one string that's much more quiet than the rest, a string with peculiar length compared to the others, etc. I tried 3 packs in total, will stick to other manufacturers. They seem as if there ways much handwork included in making them, but the manufacturer didn't really care too much.
All these guys in these videos they never turn their guitar up loud enough
The low tensions are better to me!
I am gigging bassist with almost twenty five years in playing local clubs. Not all strings are great alot of them fart out.The same strings that work recording won't live humidity kills strings
La Bella all the way - have them on my Warwick, the quality shines through in the mix.
wait that MUTE..what was that..did you make that?
The Nordy Mute.
god i can’t wait to have 23 year old strings
There are ways to cure them I've heard.... Allegedly Ronnie Baker (Philly Int'l) coated his with mayo and let it dry.... Sounds stinky to me. I say, just play them. Sweat, dirt, smoke (in some places), food... all good ways to knock the zing out to them...
Believe me, you don't want to age 23 years instantly! LOL..
@@michaelfuria4257 no, just the strings please!! haha
I just hear chuck rainey
No
No? What strings do you like?
I love the '54 set on my j bass, if you have a decent neck they wont hurt it one bit. Fat gauges and high tension will make a man out of ya.