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  • La Bella Low Tension Flexible Flats 42-118 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, Long Scale
La Bella

La Bella Low Tension Flexible Flats 42-118 5-String Bass Guitar Strings, Long Scale

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Brand
La Bella
Set gauges
42w, 56w, 75w, 100w, 118w
Wrap material
Stainless Steel
Construction
Flat Wound
Core shape
Round Core
Anchor
Ball
Scale length
Long Scale (Standard)
Ball to taper length
36.75” (934mm)
Total length
48” (1220mm)
Silk type
Burgundy Silk at tail end (top) of the string
Number of strings
5 string

**PLEASE NOTE** These strings measure 36.75" / 93cm from the ball end to the start of the silk winding. These strings have Burgundy Silk at the top end of the string only.

Unsure what scale length string you need?  Click here!

La Bella Strings is taking a new approach to flat wound bass strings. The result is the Low Tension Flexible Flats series. Using the same techniques that have made the Deep Talkin’ Bass strings the best-selling flat wounds on the market, La Bella has adjusted the construction to create a lighter and more flexible alternative to the classic heavier flats.

The Low Tension Flexible Flats deliver the same classic sound but without a floppy-string effect associated with other light tension flat wound strings. These hand-wound and hand-polished strings are equipped with round cores for flexibility and narrower ribbon wire to achieve that unrivalled smooth feeling uniquely characteristic to La Bella Strings.

SKU: LBLTF5A

Are these strings the correct length for my bass?

We insist that players use the measurement of ball-end (anchor) to top nut of their current set of strings.  This measurement is more accurate than scale length as it takes into account through-body stringing, and more complex or alternative bridges.  In many cases the set of strings required will be longer than the bass’s stated scale length!  Use these references:

If ball-end-to-nut length is:

Up to 32” choose Short Scale

32”-34” choose Medium Scale

34”-36” choose Long Scale

36”-38” choose Extra/Super Long Scale

If you have a bass where you cannot see the ball-end i.e. a thru-body bass, you will have to measure your string once it has been removed. Before removing the string be sure to make a mark on the string with a permanent marker just behind the nut so you know where to measure to. Then once you’ve taken it off the bass, you can measure from the ball-end to the mark you made on the string.

Re: Delivery. All orders placed on weekdays before 3:45pm will be despatched that same day.  All of our delivery options can be found at checkout or on our delivery page.

Re: Returns. We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, please contact us at info@stringsdirect.co.uk.

For further information visit our Returns & refunds page.

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