AntLockyer Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I've decided that I want flats on my Jazz as I have the Aria for the round wound sounds and it is super versatile given the electronics. I've got Labella deep talking on my Precision and like the tension, to the point that when I play the Jazz with rounds I end up playing down by the bridge in order to get a similar feel. I was thinking about putting a set of Fender 9050M on but have read they are very high tension. Are they similar to the LaBella? I'm not sure I'd like anything more rod like than those. Any other recommendations? Cost is not an issue, blues is what I play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1369403293' post='2088838'] I've decided that I want flats on my Jazz as I have the Aria for the round wound sounds and it is super versatile given the electronics. I've got Labella deep talking on my Precision and like the tension, to the point that when I play the Jazz with rounds I end up playing down by the bridge in order to get a similar feel. I was thinking about putting a set of Fender 9050M on but have read they are very high tension. Are they similar to the LaBella? I'm not sure I'd like anything more rod like than those. Any other recommendations? Cost is not an issue, blues is what I play. [/quote] I'd say they'd be close. I went from the LaBella 760FL (43/104) to the Fender 9050L (45/100) on my P and they are pretty close in feel imo. Nowt wrong with the LaBella's.. just wanted a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 The Fender 9050CL's have less tension than the M set, but still enough to get a good feel. They are steel, not chrome, so they have a little more growl than the LaBellas, or D'Addario chromes or similar, for that matter. They last "forever." I've had my set on for over two years and they just keep getting better. They are consistent string-to-string and up the neck, and are relatively inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 I think I'll get the M set and see, although last night I played my Jazz with rounds and liked it. Perhaps I need another Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 Just thought I'd report back. Installed them the other night and they are not as high tension on my Jazz as the LaBella .105 set are on my P bass. Nice strings, pretty smooth out of the bag the green silk is pretty too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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