La Bella 20PXL Jazz Flats | Stainless Steel Flat Wound | 09-39 Extra Light | Electric Guitar String Set
La Bella 20PXL Jazz Flats | Stainless Steel Flat Wound | 09-39 Extra Light | Electric Guitar String Set
Experience the classic jazz tone with a featherlight touch. La Bella's 20PXL 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. The extra-light gauge offers superior comfort and playability, optimized for a bright, modern jazz tone. Montances Guitar Wiring is the Official Distributor of La Bella Strings in the Philippines.
- String Gauges:
- Extra Light Gauge (09-39): .009, .011, .015, .020w, .030, .039
- Included Option: Extra Plain G String (.014P)
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.
- Extra Light Tension (09-39): The flexible, low-tension feel is incredibly easy on the fingers, making fast runs and intricate jazz chording effortless.
- Archtop/Trapeze Tailpiece Fit: Designed with a shorter 31.5" winding length, ensuring a perfect fit for guitars with a trapeze-style tailpiece.
- High Magnetic Content: The Stainless Steel formula is optimized for increased electronic output, delivering a powerful and clear signal even with light gauges.
Available Options / Set Profile:
- Set Profile: 09-39 Extra Light Tension (with Dual G-String Options)
- Description: The lightest gauge set in the series, designed for maximum comfort, speed, and reduced finger fatigue, while retaining a bright flatwound voice.
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 20PXL Jazz Flats (09-39)
- 1 x Extra .014 Plain G String
Ideal For:
Jazz guitarists seeking maximum playability and comfort, studio musicians needing a noise-free string, players of archtop guitars with trapeze tailpieces, and guitarists with a light touch.
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, ensuring the winding does not wrap around the tuning post.
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.