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43–104 light gauge
The set is labeled light gauge and spans .043 to .104.

Independent shopping perspective
La Bella’s S500L is a light-gauge flatwound bass set built around the Double Ball System, with gauges from .043 through .104. Developed by Richard Mari Cocco, Jr. alongside Ned Steinberger, it is manufactured to specifications for Steinberger’s headless instruments. Check the bass’s headless string system before making it your replacement set.

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Detail 01
The set is labeled light gauge and spans .043 to .104.
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It is a light-gauge set from .043 to .104.
It is manufactured to specifications for Steinberger’s headless instruments.
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