La Bella 20PCM Jazz Flats | Stainless Steel Flat Wound | 12-52 Custom Medium | Electric Guitar String Set
La Bella 20PCM Jazz Flats | Stainless Steel Flat Wound | 12-52 Custom Medium | Electric Guitar String Set
The choice of the world's best jazz guitarists. La Bella Jazz Flats were developed with legendary players to create the ultimate flatwound string. Each string is hand-wound and polished in New York, resulting in a super smooth surface that eliminates finger noise. Optimized for high magnetic output and a very bright sound, these flats deliver professional tone with a long playing life. Montances Guitar Wiring is the Official Distributor of La Bella Strings in the Philippines.
- String Gauges:
- Custom Medium Gauge (12-52): .012, .016, .024W, .032, .042, .052
- Included Option: Extra Plain G String (.019P)
Key Features & Tonal Benefits:
- Hand-Wound & Polished Stainless Steel: The super smooth, hand-polished surface eliminates finger noise and squeaks, perfect for clean recording and performance.
- High Magnetic Content: This formula is optimized for increased electronic output, delivering a powerful, bright, and clear signal to your amplifier.
- Custom Medium Tension: Offers a firm, controlled feel preferred by many professional jazz artists, delivering enhanced volume and sustain.
- Wound & Plain G Options: Includes both a wound G and a plain G string, allowing customization for a traditional warmer tone or a slinkier, bend-friendly feel.
Available Options / Set Profile:
- Set Profile: 12-52 Custom Medium Tension (with Dual G-String Options)
- Description: A versatile medium tension set with a super-smooth feel, providing the volume and control needed for archtop guitars and complex jazz chord work.
Technical Specifications:
- Core Material: Hex Core
- Winding Material: Stainless Steel Flat Wound (Hand-Polished)
- End Type: Ball End
- Origin: Made in the USA at La Bella's New York Factory
What’s Inside?
- 1 x Set of La Bella 20PCM Jazz Flats (12-52)
- 1 x Extra .019 Plain G String
Ideal For:
Jazz guitarists seeking a bright flatwound tone, studio musicians needing a noise-free string, players of archtop and hollow body guitars, and guitarists wanting tonal options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Q: Are these flats warm like traditional flatwounds?
- A: No, these are unique. La Bella Jazz Flats are known for a very bright sound, offering the feel of a flatwound with a clear, articulate tone.
- Q: Why is there an extra G string?
- A: To give you options. Use the wound G for a traditional, warmer jazz tone, or the plain G for easier bending and a slinkier feel.
- Q: What is the 31.5" winding length for?
- A: This shorter winding length is specifically designed for guitars with a trapeze-style tailpiece, like many archtop jazz guitars, ensuring a perfect fit.
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.