lownote Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 A friend told me to try La Bella FLs, claiming they're not as stiff to play as the others. Can anyone endorse that, I'm not in a position to experiment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Yes, the FL are the lower tension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Yup - I've got them on my bass. They aren't 'low tension' as such - they are 43-104 gauge off the top of my head. But they feel perfectly comfortable to play. There are some specific 'low tension' Labellas available too but i haven't tried those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I still found them too stiff, but I'm a TI guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Stiffness and tension are probably not the same thing - flats by their nature are less pliable than rounds. Tension-wise, I find 760FLs to be somewhere between Roto Jazz 77s (very tight) and TI Jazz flats (very loose) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Forrer Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 TI Jazz Flats would probably be the softest flats on the market. Had mine on for around 19 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 The only flats I have experience of are Daddario chromes. Are the LB fls stiffer or less stiff than them, anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisanthony1211 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I have the FS' on one bass and the FL's on another, I've also used Chromes quite a bit, I personally prefer the FS, that very small increase in gauge makes quite a difference, I would say the FL' are no stiffer or higher tension than chromes, although it's all quite subjective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Chromes feel a bit stiffer to me. I prefer the TIs or for a cheaper set the Fender 9050CLs feel OK. I think the Fender strings are made by D'Addario so not sure why they might be so different to Chromes but to me they feel 'easier' to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1487189548' post='3237965'] Stiffness and tension are probably not the same thing - flats by their nature are less pliable than rounds. Tension-wise, I find 760FLs to be somewhere between Roto Jazz 77s (very tight) and TI Jazz flats (very loose) [/quote] This ^ Roto 77s i had were really stiff, even tho the gauge was just 40-100. Really put me off flats. But then I discovered Labellas and TIs, both of which are different, but both are much easier on the hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 FL's are Labellas light gauge 43-104 FS are the standard gauge 45-105 There's also an FX which are their extra light gauge 39-96. It's all down to personal preference though as we all feel things slightly different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Has anyone tried the FGS version? From LaBella's site: [i]Our proprietary golden alloy ribbon wire used for the exterior wrap adds a tonal mid-range unlike any other flat wound on the market. La Bella Gold Flats also offer more attack and are slightly softer to the touch than our traditional stainless steel flat wounds.[/i] http://www.labella.com/strings/category/4-string/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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