Detail 01
38 in G, D, and A ball-end-to-silk length
These three strings have 38 inches from ball end to silk/taper.
Product detailSKU #1500000406485
La Bella0760M-B Deep Talkin' Bass 1954 Originals 5-String Bass Strings
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A long-scale 5-string set built for full, deep bass tone, with a tapered low B for intonation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking a full, deep bass sound
- Long-scale 5-string basses
- Players who want a tapered flatwound low B
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Basses that require strings to pass through the body
- Players needing a non-long-scale set
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
36 3/4 in E and B ball-end-to-silk length
The E and low B have a shorter stated length from ball end to silk/taper.
Detail 03
2 1/8 in low B taper
The flatwound low B is tapered by the ball end for better intonation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your bass does not use through-body stringing.
- 02Ensure only the silk portion wraps around the tuning post; wrapping the non-silk portion can break the string.
- 03Check the stated ball-end-to-silk lengths against your bass’s string path.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work with a through-body bass bridge?
No. This set is not suitable for bridges that require strings to pass through the body.
02What scale length are these strings?
All standard bass sets are long scale length.
03How should I wind these strings at the tuner?
Only the silk portion should wrap around the tuning post; otherwise the string can break.
04Which artist is directly associated with this set?
Donald “Duck” Dunn used the same strings on countless recordings with Otis Redding and Booker T. and the MG’s.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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