franzbassist Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 https://www.labella.com/strings/category/super-polished/ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Dragon Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Wonder what the UK price might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Have just bought new strings so these would have to wait anyway. Interesting but judging by La Bella prices usually they are a tad high. Like TI's, I am not willing to pay out that much for a string I may not like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 (edited) Now in stock at Bass Direct. Very intrigued as a 'groundwound' user https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/la-bella-sp-47107-super-polished-bass-strings-4-string-set-47-107/ Edited October 1 by Pow_22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 .047.-.107? Jeezuz, that's heavy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 Would like to give em a go... but £32! I'm more an Adagio or Olympia Flats Guy at £15... Bang for Buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I'm waiting until they release a lighter gauge. From reviews, they play similar to a roundwound set in the same gauges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 01/10/2024 at 10:42, NikNik said: .047.-.107? Jeezuz, that's heavy!! Not necessarily. Gauge is a very poor indication of stiffness and tension. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 On 01/10/2024 at 10:43, PaulThePlug said: Would like to give em a go... but £32! I'm more an Adagio or Olympia Flats Guy at £15... Bang for Buck. £32 for what should be premium string sound OK BUT there are many warnings that suggest they may be a bit fragile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 (edited) I've just popped a 5 string set on one of my basses. First impressions: They don't feel as thick as you'd expect for such a heavy gauge. They are medium tension. They roll slightly under the finger. They sound great - really punchy and defined. They have a sticky feel to them, which I hope will go once they are played in a bit. They feel more like groundwounds than pressurewounds, with a slight grab to the finger when you slide. Again, that might be more the stickiness than the string construction. The headstock silks are a purple and cream swirl mix, coated in a wax finish to stop them fraying. No silks at the ball end. Edited October 3 by franzbassist 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Definitely groundwounds! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I have just bought two sets of Newtone's or I would be tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Chienmortbb said: I have just bought two sets of Newtone's or I would be tempted. Newtone make lovely strings! I'll give them time to settle and I need to gig them, but I'm not blown away by them yet. If I had to choose I'd go with GHS Pressurewounds over these. Edited October 3 by franzbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 4 Author Share Posted October 4 (edited) Tried them at rehearsal last night, and first impressions are as follows: Quite dark sounding I revise my tension estimate to medium high. They are higher output than my usual nickel rounds, noticeably louder and fuller at the same EQ settings I usually use Good presence in the mix They lost the sticky grippiness pretty quickly I wasn't blown away, but they are perfectly decent. Edited October 4 by franzbassist 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 These strings are growing on me. They have such a good fundamental tone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Slightly lighter gauge incoming apparently... i have really fallen for these, looking forward to a slimmer set! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 4 Author Share Posted November 4 (edited) First gig with these last Friday and I am very happy with them. Really clear articulation and punch to each note, and the strings are a lovely tension even at this gauge. I never thought I'd like groundwounds after my experience with D'Addario half rounds strings, but these are terrific. Edited November 4 by franzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted Wednesday at 16:42 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 16:42 (edited) Just had a D string go pop as I was bringing up to tension on installation. It appears I am not alone. https://www.talkbass.com/threads/labella-super-polished.1650903/page-6 UPDATE: Bass Direct are sending me a new set. Edited 12 hours ago by franzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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