La Bella Pure Vintage | Pure Nickel Roundwound | 9-42 to 11-50 | Electric Guitar String Set

La Bella Pure Vintage | Pure Nickel Roundwound | 9-42 to 11-50 | Electric Guitar String Set

Stop chasing vintage tones—string it up. In the 50s and 60s, nearly every American guitar factory shipped their instruments with La Bella Pure Nickel strings. We've reached into our archives to bring back that exact formula. For the most iconic and authentic vintage sound, play La Bella Pure Vintage. These strings deliver the warm, round, and rich tone that defined early rock, blues, and surf music. Montances Guitar Wiring is the Official Distributor of La Bella Strings in the Philippines.

• String Gauges:
• PV942 Light (9-42): .009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042
• PV1046 Regular (10-46): .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• PV1150 Blues Light (11-50): .011, .014, .018, .028w, .038, .050

Key Features & Tonal Benefits:

• 100% Pure Nickel Winding: Provides a uniquely warm, round, and rich tone with reduced finger noise and a smoother feel compared to steel windings.
• Authentic 1950s/60s Construction: Made to the exact specifications of the strings supplied to American guitar builders on the most iconic guitars of that era.
• Versatile Vintage Tone: Delivers the foundational sound of early rock 'n' roll, blues, and surf music, perfect for bringing vintage character to any guitar.
• Hex Core Stability: Utilizes a hex core to ensure reliable tuning and consistent string performance, marrying vintage tone with modern construction benefits.

Available Options / Set Profile:

• Set Profile: 6-String Pure Nickel Roundwound (Light to Blues Light)
• Description: A series of historically accurate, low-output strings that deliver the smooth feel and warm, articulate tone prized by vintage enthusiasts.

Technical Specifications:

• Core Material: Hex Core
• Winding Material: Pure Nickel Round Wound
• End Type: Ball End
• Origin: Made in the USA at La Bella's New York Factory

What’s Inside?

• 1 x Set of 6 La Bella Pure Vintage Electric Guitar Strings in MAP Packaging

Ideal For:

Vintage guitar enthusiasts, rockabilly and surf guitarists, blues players seeking warmth, and studio musicians wanting authentic period-correct tone with a low-output character.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: What's the difference between "Pure Nickel" and "Nickel-Plated"?
• A: Pure Nickel strings have a warmer, rounder, and less bright tone than nickel-plated steel strings. They were the standard in the 50s and 60s.
• Q: Are these the actual strings used on vintage guitars from the factory?
• A: Yes. La Bella supplied strings to nearly every American guitar factory in the 50s and 60s, and this is the authentic recreation of that formula.
• Q: Do these strings have a high output?
• A: Pure nickel has a naturally lower magnetic output than steel. This results in a warmer, clearer, low-output tone prized by vintage enthusiasts.

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.