La Bella 760N Deep Talkin’ | 4-String Bass String Set | 60-115 Standard | Black Nylon Tapewound
La Bella 760N Deep Talkin’ | 4-String Bass String Set | 60-115 Standard | Black Nylon Tapewound
Discover a truly unique voice for your bass. La Bella's Deep Talkin' Black Nylon Tape Woundstrings feature an incredibly smooth outer wrap, expertly wound to create a warm, deep, vintage tone with remarkable sustain. While ideal for the "mwah" of a fretless bass, their versatile sound and feel have made them a secret weapon for acoustic and fretted electric bass players alike. Montances Guitar Wiring is the Official Distributor of La Bella Strings in the Philippines.
- String Gauges:
- 4-String, Long Scale (60-115): .060, .070, .094, .115
Key Features & Tonal Benefits:
- Black Nylon Tape Winding: Provides an incredibly smooth, glass-like surface that is gentle on your fingers and fretboard, eliminating unwanted noise.
- Warm Vintage Tone & Sustain: Delivers the deep, organic sound of an upright bass with a long, singing sustain that blooms after the initial attack.
- Multi-Instrument Versatility: Ideal for fretless basses but equally effective at adding a unique warmth and thump to fretted electric and acoustic bass guitars.
- Fretboard Friendly: The soft nylon wrap is ideal for all fretless fingerboards, including epoxy, reducing wear and tear.
Available Options / Set Profile:
- Set Profile: 4-String Standard Tension, Long Scale
- Description: A unique, ultra-smooth set that provides a deep, warm, and woody tone with less metallic attack than traditional flatwound or roundwound strings.
Technical Specifications:
- Core Material: Steel (Roundwound Underneath)
- Winding Material: Black Nylon Tape
- Tension: Standard
- Scale Length: Standard Long Scale (36.75" - 38" winding)
- Origin: Made in the USA at La Bella's New York Factory
What’s Inside?
- 1 x Set of 4 La Bella 760N Black Nylon Tape Bass Strings (60-115) in MAP Packaging
Ideal For: Fretless bassists seeking the ultimate 'mwah' sound, jazz and R&B players wanting a deep tone, acoustic bass guitarists needing warmth, and players who dislike finger noise.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Q: Are these strings flatwounds?
- A: They are unique. A roundwound string is underneath the smooth black nylon tape wrap, giving them a deep, fundamental tone unlike typical roundwounds.
- Q: Will these strings damage the fingerboard on my fretless bass?
- A: No, they are ideal for fretless basses. The incredibly smooth nylon tape is very gentle on all fingerboard types, including wood and epoxy.
- Q: How do these compare to La Bella's stainless steel flatwounds?
- A: Black Nylon Tapes are even warmer and deeper, with less metallic attack. They are often described as having an 'upright bass' or 'woody' quality.
About La Bella Strings (Brand Story):
La Bella Strings is one of the oldest and most respected string manufacturers in the world, with a heritage dating back to the 17th century and based in New York since 1913. Renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation, La Bella strings are crafted by hand in their Newburgh, NY factory. They are the choice of professional musicians across classical, jazz, and rock genres, defining the sound of generations with legendary precision and consistency.