La Bella 500P Professional | Polished Flats | Medium Hard Tension | Classical Guitar Strings
La Bella 500P Professional | Polished Flats | Medium Hard Tension | Classical Guitar Strings
Play the string trusted by a generation of great artists. Developed in the 1970s, the La Bella 500P Professional set remains the standard for excellence expected by all serious guitarists. Featuring clear high-density nylon trebles and smooth, polished stainless steel basses, this set is designed to satisfy the demands of professional concert and recording performers. Montances Guitar Wiring is the Official Distributor of La Bella Strings in the Philippines.
- String Gauges:
- Treble Gauges: .029, .033, .040
- Bass Gauges: .033, .0375, .043
Key Features & Tonal Benefits:
- Polished Stainless Steel Wound Basses: The incredibly smooth, polished surface is tarnish-proof and eliminates finger noise for flawless studio recordings.
- High-Density Clear Nylon Trebles: Provides superior aural transparency and sound projection, ensuring every note is heard with exceptional clarity and brilliance.
- Acclaimed Professional Standard: The preferred string of world-class artists since the 1970s, offering the standard of excellence for all serious guitarists.
- Medium-Hard Tension: Provides a powerful feel and projection while maintaining comfortable playability for long performance sessions.
Available Options / Set Profile:
- Set Profile: Medium-Hard Tension
- Description: A medium-hard set designed for professional concert performance and recording, offering high projection with a silent, polished bass feel.
Technical Specifications:
- Core Material: High-Density Clear Nylon (Trebles) / Nylon Multifilament (Basses)
- Winding Material: Polished Stainless Steel Wound
- Tension: Medium-Hard
- End Type: Tie End
- Origin: Made in the USA at La Bella's New York Factory
What’s Inside?
- 1 x Set of 6 La Bella 500P Professional Classical Strings
Ideal For:
Concert performers, studio recording artists, serious classical guitar students, and luthiers who demand a professional, time-tested string that is completely noise-free.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- Q: What makes the basses on this set special for recording?
- A: The basses are polished to a completely smooth surface. This eliminates the finger squeak that can be picked up by sensitive microphones during recording.
- Q: How does the tension compare to other La Bella classical sets?
- A: This 500P set is Medium-Hard tension. It has slightly more tension than our Medium sets, offering more power for concert use.
- Q: Are these strings good for all styles of classical music?
- A: Yes. As a long-standing professional standard, their clarity and balanced tone make them a superb choice for a wide variety of classical repertoire.
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.