From the LaBella string catalogue, Fact Hunt for Flatwound strings

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Just reading the pdf catalogue & found this:

"Thru-Body Flat Wound String
(Available in all of the above sets)
La Bella Strings introduces the first successful flat wound bass
string meant specifically for electric basses where the strings
pass through the body.
These flat wound bass strings are specially designed for
instruments with string openings through the body. This design
adds a unique resonance as the strings pass through the solid
wooden body and over the bridge from underneath. With this
configuration, the resulting sharp angle located at the bridge can
cause the flat wound outer wrap to crack, fray or break with
standard strings. To avoid any damage to the string. La Bella
Strings has engineered a durable yet flexible section near the
ball-end. Both the string and great sound remain intact."

The 'above sets' include all the Deep Talkin' Bass, Original 54's etc.

Interesting, the number of times I've heard 'you shouldn't string them through body' & how many breakages I heard blamed on that!

Cheerz, John

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