The strings and bass are a match made in heaven!

I prefer tapewound over flatwound. Not necessarily for tone but for feel. I really like the way they feel. Could be a mental thing....well, I guess everything is a mental thing, when you got a head full of spiders and bees....but still....yay tapewound.

Great sounds from the new strings.👍

I really like the sound of those strings with that bass-they go well together.

I have a set of these on a P-Bass and that simple combination just kills. Hearing these with the piezo is very unique.

I still think this bass is really unique and i love the sound when i heard it with those wierd strings.

Every time I hear tapewounds I love them even more

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have another set that will be going on something else. Given how well this video did, I think it'll be video worthy as well :)

@Bi_scotti_5

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster have you considered doing a video with tapewounds on a fretless bass? I think it's a really underrated set-up

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bi_scotti_5 Very much so! I think it'll happen :)

Love the raspy growl. The thought of those on my Epiphone Embassy make me weep for joy.

Thanks for the great video. I've got one of these basses coming in next week (5-string Maple) and I ordered the Labella Tapewounds after listening to the video. I just couldn't not try this out!

Great strings LaBell love them

Beautiful sound.

Man, that piezo with the flats has a lot of that acoustic bass character that so many people keep insisting that you can only get from an acoustic bass.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks AMP! Yeah man, and without the annoying string noise. I haaaaate acoustic strings. I have one acoustic (that wasn't featured in my 'all my basses' video cause it's upstairs in my living room) and it has flats.

We need more string reviews!!

The infomercial black and white filter for “old strings” is a nice touch.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I've got a set of the white tapewounds ( more clear the white) on a Fender Jazz fretless I'm really a big fan of them.

The tape wounds sounds amazing on that guitar. Takes the harsh (to me ) fizz out of the tone; I'm going to give them a try on my other 5 string for some winter-dark-weather experimentation :)

I would love to hear it with some Thomastic Jazz Flats! May give it a mellow URB sound.

I might try this (or flats) with my Ergodyne. I love that bass, but it would be nice to be able to get darker tones, yet still get brighter when I need it, that bass is still getting quite bright even with the tapewounds.

Very cool! Might try on my Peavey Grindbass 5 ;-)

I think I commented this in your review video of this bass, but I think it would work really well as a fretless, especially with those tape wound strings. As a fretted instrument it is really not my thing but certainly a very interesting instrument.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! You read my mind. I would LOOOOVE a fretless one of these

@voicesfromagespast

Жыл бұрын

​@LowEndLobster You could always make it fretless! It takes patience but is quite fun and worth it.

I'll give those strings a try on my Chowny CH-1, should be a good fit. Salutations from the UK.

Another great vid. May I make a suggestion about the segments with the drum machine? The drum machine is always way too quiet. It basically sounds like your normal bass playing with a drum machine way in the background. To tell how a bass sounds "in the mix" (the point, I assume), you'd want to mix the bass lower in volume, closer to a real world blend on a recording. I've noticed this issue in all your vids. Aside from that, awesome as per usual!!

They are a lower tension string , I use them and Thomastik Infeld Which are even lower tension, on both their Flat wound , Round wound . I switch between these 3 , when I want to change things up or going after a certain sound.

I hate everything about this bass, but you make it sound so good.

Double thumbs up for the cat sighting! Awesome video!

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom!

Unic bass with bright teen sound

I looove LaBella's

What do you think about Pressure Wound strings? I have the GHS ones on my custom P-Bass and they sound awesome. Also I just put a set of Rotosound SM55 Pressure Wound strings on my new 32" scale Warmoth Mooncaster semi-hollow bass. Good strings but not quite as good in regards to feel as the GHS. But unfortunately GHS doesn't make them in medium scale. I may try the GHS Precision Flats on that Mooncaster next.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

I tried a set on my fretless and didn't like em, but I know folks who swear by em.

Thanks Lobster! I have always thought tapewounds sounded cool. Those sound brighter than I would have expected. I have heard some have issues with them especially on noisy basses with shielding and or grounding issues because the strings themselves do not contact metal to metal with the bridge etc. Did you notice any of that? It may be more of an issue with single coil basses especially soloed on one pickup? Also I wonder if using a pick frequently would damage the coating? Last question, is there a type or style of strings that will help out noisier basses, especially active ones, or does It not matter?

@jonsidell3338

2 жыл бұрын

Not Lobster, but I have one of these Basses. It is my most dead silent bass. Zero hum at all with any type of string. What you are experiencing is indeed the the lack of grounding from the strings to the bridge.

Roundwounds feel like sandpaper after tryin some La Bella tapes! Love em! theyre horrible for string bending tho, which makes u play more uprighty.

taking the tubby part of the bass out and injecting a bit of mid growl and treble....sounds great.

I have a fretless aria sinsonido Collecting dust. The pickups are actually tiny condenser mics. Any tips on strings? Want to try flats on tapes but worried what happens if I drop the tension.

LaBella offers a wide variety of nylon tape string in order to delight and confuse the customer :) Black Nylon, Copper White Nylon, Gold White Nylon and White Nylon. I am looking forward to your comparison video of those :) In all seriousness, was there any particular reason for going with the Black Nylon over the others? I am still trying to decide what set to get for my fretless bass. Thanks for the video.

My little one think's it's hilarious when you wear checked pants and always says "he's got his Pyjamas on"... But not today!! Love this AFR5.. it's mad but beautiful...

I'm not sure I like this bass too much. That piezo soloed with the LaBellas almost sounds like a mild bass synth. Either way, not my cup of a favorite beverage. However, super interesting vid. I can see how playing them may be different for you, because you've said before that you play with a fairly high action and you tend to dig in.

Bebe: "Today, My Tail and I are the Stars !" 😹😹😹💕💕💕💕

Hi! I think there's just one major bass you seem to pass and that is the G&L L-2000 and now actually the CLF version really works on some of the downsides the regular one has such as the weight and bulkiness. Give it a try. It's the most versatile, beasty bass you'll put your hands on. You'll give that Spector some time off trust me ;) Also, it can be a great serious of mods such as the K-Mod which ads the a similar sound of single coils or even putting some roundwounds on it to tame the mids. I hope you'd give it a try ;). Love your vids BTW all the way from Israel

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Hey dude! I actually have a L-2500 CLF Series 750 on order, can't wait to get it :)

@shaybuziashvili269

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Oh me oh my ohhh mama! Now we're talking. That should be interesting. Not sure how much of a difference that would be in sense of feel but the tone should be rather similar. Can't wait to see your review of it. I hope you'll love it!

@PhilosophicalCat

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster had an L-2500 for a while. Amazing bass - wish I still had it 😩

@ampthebassplayer

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster That's the one everyone kept bugging me to try out after my Leo Trinity video. Really want to pick one of those up as well.

@patrickpeterson2174

Жыл бұрын

Wish we would have used a old Precision or old Jazz bass with the tape wound strings. And I must be the only person who thinks slapping is pointless and a bit annoying. But I think it’s because I am a lefty that plays right handed so I am awful at slapping 😢!

You should try out the white nylon tape wounds when you get a chance.

I wish LaBella made a 5 string set of medium scale strings (black tape wound) but they are not to be found. I'd love to put a set on my Ibanez Acoustic bass.

Interesting bass, my first reaction was.. the designer must have come to work jacked up on 'shrooms 😅 I like how the tapewounds still have some brightness and mellow lows.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sparks! The history behind the affirma is super interesting. They were designed in the 70's or 80's, created in the 90's with a LOT of firsts. Piezo pickup in the bridge, monorail bridge, the 'half neck thru' design. Lots of really cool stuff was introduced with the original Affirmas!

@MrSparks54

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Very cool, thanks for the history info 👍

What gauges would fit in my squire classic vibes 50s bass?

Oooo..... Can you do an A/B comparison with labella white gold tapes? Its their brightest..... Not a lot out there. I bet they might send you a few sets.... Edit: love the vid. I have played on these strings. Really nice.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have a set of golds, but I think they're a 4 string set. Would be interesting to try though!

@DeeshBassChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Labella’s are pretty much my favorite tapewound strings. I’ve used the classic black ones on fretted and fretless basses, also the White/Clear set, but to me the best ones are the Copper White set in the 50-105 gauge. They are warmer and thumpier than the other varieties. I have them on my fretted walnut Rickenbacker Cheyenne, as well as my fretless Tune wb4F. You might like them on your 4003SW! I’ve learned to play with a very light touch and floating thumb technique over the years, so the low tension strings are my favorite. Edit:I haven’t tried the White/Gold set yet…..

@mperk1896

2 жыл бұрын

@@DeeshBassChannel how are copper whites compared to blacks?

@DeeshBassChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@mperk1896 the copper ones are smoother, more flexible, and have a warm roundwound tang as well as a thumpy bottom sound. (It’s a great combination). I like the black set for a clackier sort of urb tone. The white/clear ones are brighter with less thump than the other 2 sets.

Ha ha... My wife just walked into the room and was like "Did that guy just call you a crustacean?"

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

To which you replied "PINCH LIKE NOW!" ;P

What is your opinion on warwick plz

I've been investigating DR's coated strings and they leave much to be desired in their durability claims. Next on my experimentation list are tape wound strings. Thanks for doing my homework! ;)

Sounds more like an upright acoustic bass with the nylon tape wound strings. Some people are looking for that kind of sound to blend better with acoustic instruments.

ever use elixir strings ?

The machine head layout on that bass looks...interesting.

If you have the opportunity to get one of the original Affirma, do you buy it? I saw one and I am having a little of GAS...

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

I had one. It had two problems- 1. It was so rare that I didn't want to take it anywhere or do anything with it. 2. The AFR5 has a better control layout and you don't have to deal with any age related electronics issues. They originals are awesome, but the reissues did the originals justice which is pretty rare when it comes to production reissues of custom basses.

@JS_bass

2 жыл бұрын

​@@LowEndLobsterDid you sold the original from the '90s?

Hi! Try those strings on a fretless bass. I'd like to know what they sound like on that kind of bass.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I do have a four string set that I may try on a fretless :)

Those tapewounds sound good for a few weeks and then start unraveling and need to be changed. Also if you don’t wipe them down after each session a little moisture gets trapped in between the windings and the strings start to rust underneath the windings. I went through three sets from LaBella and RotoSound before giving up on them and switching to D’Addario Chromes (flatwound) that don’t rust as easily and last for years. Wait and see for yourself.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this info! I'll keep an eye out

@willobst2772

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so right. I tried several tapes, too, and the LaBellas aren’t good. But the DAddario Tapes sound and feel much better and last forever!

@senacht

2 жыл бұрын

FWIW I never once ran into that problem. Or know anyone else who has either.

@Palomo747

Жыл бұрын

you must have dirty hands

@keitheklein

7 ай бұрын

WOW... I've been playing labella copper whites daily on a fretless. About 12hrs. per. week for 4 years at this point. Roughly 2,500 hrs. on these strings so far. Never had a string unravel out of 6 labella tape sets, they have a little green tarnish but still sound great! I've had black labella tapes on a P bass for almost a decade. Maybe it depends on your sweats chemistry?

I think that with the piezo it sounded almost the same.

The rounds are not that much brighter , I find that surprising. Maybe its the setup but the tape wounds seem to produce more unwanted string noise , at least IMO.

They almost sound like a fretless when playing on the E and A strings.

Wow....sounds amazing. How would tapewounds sound on a fretless bass?

I really wanna see an Affirma with two single coils instead of just one

@jean-noel9037

4 ай бұрын

i boght an AFR 4 in 1994 , it was not new, they had change the electronics to 2 big EMG active soapbars. It makes this bass much more powerful keeping the beautiful wood sound qualities.

Have the afr4 untouched.

Their white nylon string series sounds a lot better IMO.

I originally didn’t see the match between the two. I’m a P Bass guy, and THAT is where tapewounds go. I was wrong.

eh, thought it sounded great with the rounds (especially blended between magnetic and piezo), tapes were ok but not my thing. My humble opinion only!

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick! I always appreciate your opinion :)

why tapewounds strings still has tone........

What? No Hofner Club Bass? You're missing out.

0:00 about time, let's get some tape demos goin on get them labella white golds boiiiiii got my mobile mixer and I'm terrified to shoot a clip...lol I have a set of white gold lights to put on the Unity upgrade but then this hollow made of maple I got has crusty old BRASS strings on it. Yep, copper colored. Why would you put bright (although oxidized heavily) sounding strings on a HOLLOW MAPLE BASS? I almost put the white golds on it right there and we'll see soon. I am getting up the nerve to start potato camming - the Go Mixer came yesterday and I almost had a panic attack...gotta start somewhere. I AM NOT TURNING ON COMMENTS. I can take criticism but I don't want to wrangle trolls, I just want to share knowledge and experiences - I don't even care about subs. I'm not rich, but more money past a certain point loses its practicality anyhow and I am not going to be homeless again for at least a couple years so it's on me if I fail this time. It's been a long haul from the first accident in 2017 and I learned a lot of terrible things I was afraid I already knew... Time for a fresh half century of living and exploration. Who knows? Maybe I'll even get a third life after this second half century is up if I don't do something dangerously ignorant in the meantime.

@russellzauner

2 жыл бұрын

1:45 I went as light as I could, on the advisement that the tapes for an equivalent gauge string will be tight in the nut slots or even ride on top - in any case my studies and limited trials so far seem to indicate that if you can physically play an instrument with lighter gauge strings it actually opens up the instrument once you can finesse the mechanical aspect. So we'll see - I understand that the nylon tape is magnetically transparent for matters of practicality, so I saw this a way to get a lighter gauge string in a bigger nut groove sans dicking with the nut as well as remove oxidation/corrosion and see if the claims on immortal strings tone constancy is anywhere near real because (as you'll see when I remember to forget I'm streaming) when I get going I can beat the living snot out of an instrument, french horn or bass guitar it doesn't matter when the flood comes. I like cool sounds. Sometimes more come than I can get out, which is why I need to expand my range and skill constantly. "what is that?" "I don't know but it sounds cool ay?" BUHHHHH theory doesn't cover what sounds *cool*

@russellzauner

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully it solves problem for sweaters too - I have no trouble with string corrosion. But I find that if you wash your hands every time you're technically supposed to, at least I don't seem to build up hostile shit on my skin. If you rub your eyes and it stings, you should probably wash your hands even if you haven't been doing what's technically "dirty" things with them. Chemicals, contaminants, etc. You come across them...one time I was in an arcade when I was a kid and a machine smelled weird but I played it anyhow - rubbed my eye during the game and started screaming. Turns out there was some splash on the machines from pepper spray and seems they didn't get them all clean (or knowing arcades, they didn't clean them at all, just wiped them dry)...

@russellzauner

2 жыл бұрын

6:30 I bet your speed goes up 10% right off the bat and your fatigue drops 20% from decreased friction...just handling tapes out of the package is crazy feeling...

@russellzauner

2 жыл бұрын

7:30 mechanical analysis vindicated

@russellzauner

2 жыл бұрын

8:35 oooooo nice

The labella tapes are sooooo bad sounding compared to the DAddario Tapes. I had both and really regret spending money on the LaBellas. Get the DAddarios - they feel mich better, too!

Treble has to be rolled off before those strings come to life. Not sure it is worth it.