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STRINGS - LA BELLA

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E. & O. Mari, Inc., the maker of La Bella Strings, is one of America's oldest and largest manufacturers of fine strings for virtually every kind of stringed instrument. E. & O. Mari makes and distributes worldwide over 2000 different strings suitable for every type and style of music.

No other company has such international scope nor makes strings for such an incredible variety of orchestral and ethnic instruments. E. & O. Mari is one of the only companies in the world still making traditional, real gut strings for antique and Baroque instruments. Other materials used include three different types of nylon, Kevlar, copper, brass, bronze, silver, aluminum, in addition to numerous types of steel. Each string is created using a combination of tradition and technology. Sophisticated, computer controlled and automated string-winding machinery is used where applicable, but hand-winding is used where it delivers the best results.

LA BELLA ELECTRICS: BLACK NYLON TAPE WOUND

La Bella Black Nylon Tape Wound Strings
Black Nylon Tape Wound sets are the “secret behind the sound” of many professional guitarists. To create that warm, jazzy sound, these sets have a special design. The 3rd through 6th strings are a stainless steel round wound string covered with a black nylon tape outer wrap. Plain steel is used for the 1st and 2nd strings.

800L .012 .015 .028w .038 .048 .056 --- $18.50

800M .014 .018 .036w .046 .056 .067 --- $18.50

800-7 .014 .018 .036w .046 .056 .067 .079 $19.95


LA BELLA ELECTRICS: 7-STRING GUITAR

La Bella Electrics 7 String Guitar Strings (seven string)
The ELECTRICS strings are perfectly balanced sets made from the finest materials.

EL-7SXL .009 .011 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053 $8.50
EL-7SR  .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046 .060 $8.50

EL-7SM .011 .014 .018 .028 .038 .052 .060 $8.50

LA BELLA ELECTRICS: HRS SERIES 7 STRING

La Bella Hard Rockin Steel Strings
The HRS 7-string series offers the player a well balanced set that can be used for standard and various drop key tunings. Built with thicker cores, this set offers the player the correct tension for detuned riffing, while preserving the full upper range of the guitar for solos. Experience the massive low end sound produced by this American hand made set. The HRS series are constructed with the strongest temper wires available on the market. Allowing for unparalleled string longevity, they are impervious to everyday string-wear.

HRS-71 .009 .011 .016 .026w .036 .046 .064 $6.95

HRS-72 .010 .013 .017 .026w .036 .046 .064 $6.95

HRS-73 .010 .013 .017 .030w .042 .052 .064 $6.95

HRS-74 .010 .013 .017 .026w .036 .046 .070 $6.95

HRS-75 .011 .014 .018 .036w .046 .052 .070 $6.95


LA BELLA ELECTRICS: FLAT WOUND STAINLESS

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The original set design for electric guitar, the Flat Wound Stainless series are the first ribbon-wire wrapped strings. Developed in 1940 by LaBella, these strings are manufactured for all types of electric pick-ups.

With a high magnetic content for increased electronic output, their smooth surface eliminates finger noise and string squeaks. Flat Wound Stainless sets have a very bright sound, a smooth feel and a long playing life. They are the first choice of many jazz, pop and country guitarists.

20PXL .009 .011 .015 .020w .028 .039 --- $11.95

20PL .011 .015 .020w .028w .039 .052 --- $12.50

20PCM .012 .016 .024w .032w .042 .052 --- $12.50

20PM .013 .017 .023w .031w .042 .053 --- $13.95

20PH .015 .019 .025 .033w .044 .056 --- $13.95


LA BELLA ELECTRICS: NICKEL-PLATED ROUND WOUND

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The ELECTRICS strings are perfectly balanced sets made from the finest materials.

EL-UL .008 .011 .014 .022w .030 .038 --- $6.50

EL-XL .009 .011 .016 .024w .032 .042 --- $6.50

EL-L .009 .011 .016 .026w .036 .046 --- $6.50

EL-LW .010 .013 .018w .026w .036 .046 --- $6.50

EL-R .010 .013 .017 .026w .036 .046 --- $6.50

EL-M .010 .013 .017 .028w .038 .048 --- $6.50
EL-LTHB .010 .013 .017 .030w .042 .052 --- $6.50


Blues
EL-BL .011 .014 .018 .028w .038 .050 --- $6.50

EL-BM .011 .014 .018 .028w .038 .052 --- $6.50

EL-BH .012 .015 .019 .032w .042 .052 --- $6.50


Jazz
EL-JL .012 .016 .024w .032w .042 .052 --- $7.50

EL-JM .013 .017 .026w .036w .046 .056 --- $7.50


LA BELLA ACOUSTIC STEEL STRING: PHOSPHOR BRONZE WOUND

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Strings made of phosphor bronze are extremely popular with today’s acoustic guitarists. These Phosphor Bronze Wound sets offer a brighter sound and longer string life than any other bronze string on the market. Exclusively developed for LaBella, a unique metal compound is used for the phosphor bronze alloy.

7GPT .010 .014 .020w .028 .038 .050 --- $7.95

7GPCL .011 .015 .022w .032 .042 .052 --- $7.95

7GPS .012 .016 .022w .031 .041 .052 --- $7.95

7GPM .013 .017 .026w .035 .046 .056 --- $7.95

7GPB .012 .016 .026w .035 .046 .056 --- $7.95


LA BELLA CLASSICAL GUITARS: 2001 SERIES

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La Bella‘s newest string series — premium quality nylon and wound strings for both classical and flamenco guitars.

The 2001 Series Classical Guitar Strings are the product of years of intense research and development. During the formulation of the 2001 Series, prototypes were tested worldwide by fine performing artists and teachers. These guitarists expressed a need for classical guitar strings with a greater response, clarity and sustaining power. To meet this demand, LaBella redesigned both the treble and bass strings according to new specifications.

2001 Light Tension strings are designed and recommended for older and more delicate instruments. These minimum tension strings provide the maximum volume and tonal range with the least amount of stress on the guitar’s top, bridge and neck. Extremely flexible,

LIGHT .028 .032 .040 .028 .0355 .041 --- $9.50


2001 Medium Tension strings are responsive and sensitive to the slightest left hand vibrato and subtle tonal changes produced by the right hand. They combine a high performance capability with a tremendous ease of playing.

MEDIUM .029 .0335 .041 .0285 .035 .0415 --- $9.50


2001 Medium Hard Tension strings are the overwhelming choice preferred by many world famous concert guitarists and luthiers. They provide all the power and punch one would expect from a much higher tension string. This set has no equal regarding their brilliant sound and wide palette of tonal colors.

MED HARD .029 .0335 .041 .0285 .0355 .0435 --- $9.50


2001 Hard Tension strings are designed to meet the needs of contemporary guitarists and luthiers. These high tension strings provide a superior strength and clarity of sound— a requirement for performing modern technique on today’s concert guitars.

HARD .030 .0335 .041 .029 .0365 .044 --- $9.50


2001 Extra Hard Tension strings are the first set designed with these heavier gauges. Perfectly balanced on all six strings, this set works well on shorter scale instruments. The silver-plated basses retain a lustrous timbre for a long playing time and do not have a thuddy or dull sonority. Both the nylon trebles and wound basses produce a greater volume from most instruments. These newly designed strings are the first choice of many professional guitarists.

EX HARD .030 .0335 .041 .0295 .037 .0445 --- $9.50