La Bella Stainless Steel Low Tension Flats Bass Strings; 42-118

La Bella LTF-5-A Low Tension Flatwound Bass Strings (5-String)

Gauges: 42–56–75–100–118 · Ball end to silk: 37″ · Long scale

La Bella Low Tension Flats are designed for players who want the classic flatwound sound and feel of La Bella’s Deep Talkin’ Bass strings, but with a lighter, more flexible playing response. These strings deliver warmth, clarity, and smoothness without the overly loose or “floppy” feel often associated with light-tension flatwounds.

Built with round cores for increased flexibility and narrower stainless steel ribbon wire, Low Tension Flats offer an exceptionally smooth surface and a balanced, controlled feel across all five strings. The result is a responsive flatwound set with strong fundamentals, clear articulation, and reduced playing fatigue—ideal for long sessions and expressive playing styles.

Hand-wound and hand-polished in the USA using American wire, Low Tension Flats retain the unmistakable La Bella flatwound character while providing a more forgiving tension profile that works beautifully on modern and vintage instruments alike.

Tension (total): 163.2 lbs
Individual string tensions (lbs):
36.2 · 34.0 · 30.5 · 34.2 · 28.3

These strings are intended for standard long-scale basses, with the flatwound speaking length designed to clear the nut cleanly before the silk begins.

Key Features

• Stainless steel flatwound bass strings

• Round core construction for enhanced flexibility

• Narrower ribbon wire for an exceptionally smooth feel

• Light tension with balanced response across all strings

• Classic flatwound tone without excessive looseness

• 5-string set

• Hand-wound and hand-polished

• Made in the USA with American wire