La Bella LTF-4A Low Tension | 4-String Bass String Set | 42-100 Light | Round Core Flatwound
La Bella LTF-4A Low Tension | 4-String Bass String Set | 42-100 Light | Round Core Flatwound
Searching for classic flatwound thump without the high-tension fight? La Bella's Low Tension Flats are the market-leading solution. Delivering the iconic sound of our Deep Talkin’ Bass strings, this revolutionary design uses a flexible round core and narrow ribbon wire for a responsive, comfortable feel. Get the legendary tone you crave without the "floppy" effect—just pure, smooth vintage sound. Montances Guitar Wiring is the Official Distributor of La Bella Strings in the Philippines.
- String Gauges:
- 4-String, Long Scale (42-100): .042, .056, .075, .100
Key Features & Tonal Benefits:
- Stainless Steel Flatwound on a Round Core: Provides the authentic, deep vintage thump of classic rock with enhanced flexibility and a fundamental-focused sound.
- Narrower Ribbon Wire & Hand-Polished Finish: Delivers an unrivaled smooth feel for silent, effortless gliding that reduces finger fatigue during long sessions.
- Balanced Light Tension Design: Engineered to eliminate the "floppy" effect common in other light tension flatwound strings while maintaining responsiveness.
- Extended Longevity: Flatwound construction ensures these strings maintain their tone and smooth feel far longer than traditional roundwound strings.
Available Options / Set Profile:
- Set Profile: 4-String Light Tension, Long Scale
- Description: A light, balanced set designed to provide the classic flatwound tone with the flexible, supple feel typically associated with roundwound strings.
Technical Specifications:
- Core Material: Round Core
- Winding Material: Stainless Steel Flat Wound (Hand-Polished)
- Tension: Light
- 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 LTF-4A Low Tension Flats Bass Strings (42-100) in MAP Packaging
Ideal For:
Vintage tone seekers with delicate instruments, journeyman bassists needing less fatigue, crossover players new to flats, and studio musicians requiring a silent string.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Q: Will these strings feel "floppy" like other light gauge flats?
- A: No. They are engineered with a round core to maintain a responsive feel and eliminate the "floppy" effect common in other light tension flats.
- Q: How do these sound compared to the "Deep Talkin' Bass" 760FL set?
- A: They share the classic deep, punchy La Bella flatwound character. The Low Tension Flats just have a lower output and a more flexible feel.
- Q: What is a "round core" and why does it matter?
- A: A round core is more flexible than a hex core and provides warmer sustain. It's the key to this set's famously comfortable feel.
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.