La Bella “Chicago Style” pure nickel strings

[franzbassist]

Anyone else digging these?  I absolutely love them.

 

[BassBod]

Do tell more...not heard of them 😳

[franzbassist]

Apparently they were developed for Chicago Music Exchange by La Bella.

• Pure nickel roundwound wrap on a hex core.
• No silks at either end.
• Lots of different gauges and scale lengths.
• Tension I would say is medium-high.
• Tone is pure nickel: warm, with sweet highs
• Feel is wonderful, they are so smooth your fingers fly over them with much less squeak.

[Little Dragon]

Interesting. Who sells these?

[onlyfenderbass]

On 30/03/2019 at 14:30, Little Dragon said:

Interesting. Who sells these?

Exclusive for Chicago Music Exchange.

[ClassicVibes]

Is there any way to buy these without paying the ridiculous shipping costs? Been itching to try these... 

[franzbassist]

1 minute ago, ClassicVibes said:

Is there any way to buy these without paying the ridiculous shipping costs? Been itching to try these... 

If you speak to CME througn the Reverb messaging system  they will adjust the shipping down to a much more sensible price.

[ClassicVibes]

1 hour ago, franzbassist said:

If you speak to CME througn the Reverb messaging system  they will adjust the shipping down to a much more sensible price.

Thanks! Have you tried the Fender 7150s or GHS Balanced Nickels? I would be interested to see how they compare. 

[franzbassist]

5 minutes ago, ClassicVibes said:

Thanks! Have you tried the Fender 7150s or GHS Balanced Nickels? I would be interested to see how they compare. 

Sorry, no experience of either of those sets

[franzbassist]

3 hours ago, ClassicVibes said:

Thanks! Have you tried the Fender 7150s or GHS Balanced Nickels? I would be interested to see how they compare. 

I'd be happy to sell you a set, if you want to try them out.

[walshy]

2 hours ago, franzbassist said:

I'd be happy to sell you a set, if you want to try them out.

PM incoming, I am intrigued to give them a whirl