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May 4, 2009 | A fresh shipment of JM10B sets for electric mandolin
For those of you with electric personalities, and sling a mandolin to match, we've just reloaded with a fresh batch of our ball-end flatwound JM Series sets. Like the JM11 Flatwound Mandolin sets, these give you maximum tone in the treble but facility and harmonic fundamental in the bass range with the slightly stouter 35 gauge G string. In the interest of tone and flexibility, the E course is a .010 for effective soloing. We've opted for the standard plain .014 A and 24 wound D. Chromatic music styles demand good closed finger control, and this combination helps the player avoid fatigue without sacrificing tone.
These make an Epiphone Mandobird play like butter, and we've had good success with many other popular builders of both 4- and 8-string electrics. Our prototype batch had some bugs we've since worked out. The E string loops have an extra winding for the high tension demands of mandolin, and the D-string cores now intonate properly. The premier batch has met with resounding acclaim; those who like the smooth feel and warmer sound will be happy to know we've got a fresh new supply.
Sets come 8 to a package, and if you have a 4-string, no problem; consider the extra four a back-up set.
Longevity? Okay, these are more expensive than roundwound, but the polished flatwound have a much closer, tighter wrap which resists destructive corrosion and wear from oxidation and player perspiration. You already knew strings will wear from playing. Skin oils, picking, and longterm vibration cause the string to decay and lose tone over time. What you may not be aware is oxidation in the package has the same residual effect! Also, other brands of strings hanging on a store shelf can be purchased new, but suffer the hidden effects of months, if not years of deteriorating right in the package. Labella's proprietary four-step process, including "Tarnish Proof Technology" means your strings are delivered factory-sealed, freshness second to none. JazzMando order procedure takes this a step farther, ordering in smaller case quantities to assure maximum string vitality.
Though initially designed for jazz, these will also work well for the progressive Rock and Blues musician.
Buy in TWOs and save! $28.75 for two sets of eight. Better to have a spare set anyway... $15.95 for single sets shipped domestically.
Purchase information: Labella Flatwound Ball-end Electric Mandolin Strings
Posted by Ted at May 4, 2009 5:25 AM
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