--- product_id: 24543360 title: "La Bella LTF-4A Low Tension Flexible Flats Bass Strings - 4-String" brand: "la bella" price: "¥13970" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "La Bella" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/24543360-la-bella-ltf-4a-low-tension-flexible-flats-bass-strings store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 42-100 gauge precision Stainless steel flat wound durability Made in USA with MAP freshness La Bella LTF-4A Low Tension Flexible Flats Bass Strings - 4-String **Brand:** la bella **Price:** ¥13970 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Feel the vibe, not the tension — bass strings redefined. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** La Bella LTF-4A Low Tension Flexible Flats Bass Strings - 4-String by la bella - **How much does it cost?** ¥13970 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/24543360-la-bella-ltf-4a-low-tension-flexible-flats-bass-strings) ## Best For - la bella enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted la bella brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Proven Performer:** Trusted by bassists worldwide, ranked #14 in Bass Guitar Strings with 4.6-star acclaim. - • **Pure, Classic Tone:** Flat wound stainless steel delivers that warm, vintage bass sound without the typical string buzz or rattle. - • **Precision Gauge Set:** Optimized .042 to .100 gauges for balanced tension and perfect long-scale fit. - • **Freshness Guaranteed:** Packaged with Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) to prevent tarnish and keep strings sounding pristine. - • **Silky Smooth Playability:** Experience ultra-responsive, low-tension strings that reduce finger fatigue and elevate your technique. ## Overview La Bella LTF-4A Low Tension Flats are premium stainless steel flat wound bass strings designed for long-scale 4-string electric bass guitars. Featuring a balanced gauge set (.042-.100) and low tension totaling 134.9 lbs, these American-made strings deliver a smooth, classic tone with exceptional playability and durability. Packaged using MAP technology to ensure freshness, they are a top choice for professional and aspiring bassists seeking pure sound and reduced finger fatigue. ## Description Product description LTF-4A Low Tension Flats 42-100 La Bella Has Over 400 Years of String Making Experience The tradition of string making dates back to the 1640s in Salle, Italy, where the Mari family supplied gut strings to the famous violin builders of Cremona. In 1913, brothers Olinto & Emilio Mari arrived in New York bringing their family craft to the States. Over the years, the brothers shaped the landscape of the string industry with their innovative designs. Every set is manufactured using a perfect combination of traditional methods and latest technologies to produce a superior string. La Bella’s Low Tension Flats are the best-selling light tension flat wound string on the market. Adopting the same techniques behind our world-famous Deep Talkin’ Bass strings, the Low Tension Flats deliver the same classic sound but without the floppy-string effect associated with other light tension flat wound strings. Stainless Steel Flat Wound Round cores for greater flexibility Light Tension Total Tension in Lbs.: 134.90 (1st 36.2, 2nd 34, 3rd 30.5, 4th 34.2) String Gauges: .042, .056, .075, .100 Standard Long Scale Set Made in the USA with American Wire narrower ribbon for an unrivaled smooth feeling Review: Peak for Ibanez Mikro Bass - Stellar for a beginner on an Ibanez mikro bass. Killer look with the dark red at the tips, and absolutely perfect fit for this instrument. Didn’t need to adjust neck tension, but intonation needed to be adjusted of course. Silky smooth, and great sound—soooooo much easier on the fingers than stock or other rounds. Review: Pure smooth sound - tl;dr: Very smooth, but heavy strings that produce a wonderful pure tone. I got a set of these strings to try out on my Ibanez SR300E and I think I've found my new favorites. These strings are a steel core coated with a very thick nylon wrap. The strings are pretty heavy gauged and take a bit of finger strength to move around. That being said, the sound that these things puts out is just absolutely beautiful. I don't know much about music theory, so I'm probably going to use the wrong terms, but the tone that these strings produce feels the most "pure" out of any strings I've used. What I mean by "pure" is that the sound matches what I imagine a bass string might sound like if you were able to suspend it in thin air and not have any instrument (or human) interfering with the strum. I like this sound a lot because it feels like a clean slate. If I want to modify the sound, I've got a real clean starting point and any pedals or effects you add are just building off of that pure sound so that you don't have to compensate to eliminate qualities that don't fit the sound you're looking for. Ok, so they sound great, but how do they feel? Well, I tell ya, I LOVE the way they feel. It is a little odd at first because the nylon coating is really smooth. It feels very different from slinky round wound strings that you might be used to. I personally prefer the feeling over the raspy cheese-graters that are normal round wound strings. I do prefer the softer nylon texture that some other nylon wound strings use (D'Addario Tapewound are my favorite texture) - there's something nice about the slight friction you get from that sort of tape, but the way these strings are coated make them slippery smooth - like fishing wire. Again, it's not a deal breaker for me, but it is very different from what I'm used to. After playing for an hour or so, it feels good, but still a bit odd. I think the only real negative that I've come across is that I love black (or colorful) nylon strings and these are only available in silver with the thick clear coating (as far as I know anyway). It's not a big deal, but it does look a little bit like a YouTuber tried to coat bass strings in resin to see what would happen. From a distance, they look pretty standard, but if you're up close they certainly stand out as something out of the ordinary. If they just used a black nylon coating, I'd be in love with the aesthetic, but as it stands they're not my favorite strings for eye appeal. The last thing to mention is the low-tension aspect of these strings. This is where these strings really shine. These strings feel so light and wibbly when you get them going. Despite how thick these strings are, they are crazy responsive. Even after only playing with them for one day, I can tell you that manipulating these strings is an absolute pleasure. I found that the were performing beautifully no matter what I threw at them. They did a great job with subtle soft songs and had no problem rocking along with some low-tuned Korn oldies from my high school days. I can't exactly explain why, but these strings are better at doing the things my fingers want them to do than any other strings I've used in the past. And they're just so sensitive - every little detail of your fingers' motion will come through, even those little things that you didn't realize were problems because your old strings deadened the issue! After using these strings for only moments, I realized that I was using WAY too much pressure for some of my fingering positions and all I needed was a light touch to make the music happen. I have a feeling my muscles and joints will be happy about that one in the long run. I'd absolutely recommend trying these strings out for any bassist. They are unusual and may take a bit of an adjustment period, but I fear that I may never be able to buy other strings again! Pros: -Sound SO GOOD -Feel SO GOOD -Handles super-low tuning no problem -Zero buzz/rattle/noise -Sensitivity Cons: -Heavy strings take finger muscle to manipulate -Not the most visually pleasing strings on the market -Unusual feel that may not be right for some folks ## Features - .042-.100 Light-gauge Flatwound Electric Bass Strings - Stainless Steel ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00MITW0EA | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,954 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #20 in Bass Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | Stainless Steel Flat Wound | | Brand | La Bella | | Brand Name | La Bella | | Coating Description | Flatwound | | Color | Silber | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 300 Reviews | | Finish Type | Flat Wound | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00656295088959 | | Included Components | Strings only | | Instrument | Bass Guitar | | Item Type Name | strings for electric bass guitar | | Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | La Bella | | Manufacturer Part Number | LTF-4A | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Name | LTF-4A | | Model Number | LTF-4A | | Recommended Uses For Product | Playing bass guitar, Musical performances, Music recording | | String Gauge | 42-100 | | String Material Type | Stainless Steel | | UPC | 656295088959 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | N/a. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** La Bella - **String Gauge:** 42-100 - **Color:** Silber - **Instrument:** Bass Guitar - **String Material Type:** Stainless Steel ## Images ![La Bella LTF-4A Low Tension Flexible Flats Bass Strings - 4-String - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JNHFHhcgL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What does "low tension" mean?** A: low tension flats have lower tension when tuned. For example if you look up tension maps for bass strings or look up what tensions are you will notice strings like D'addario chromes are closer to 50 lbs of tension per string. for example E string 40.29 lbs a is 47.52 g is 58.63 and g is 53.31 these strings feel real tight just to clarify those are the D'addario chromes. But for the low tension flats these tensions are E 34.2 A 30.5 d 34. G 36.2 as you can see a huge difference from chromes. Places like GHS strings has whole tension maps for their strings per fret. There is a sort of science depending on your instrument and tensions you may want compared to styles or sounds your trying to produce. Low tensions generally will allow you to play and bend strings easier while some higher tensions will have better transient or have more sustain. This is a rabbit hole that starts to expand and you can research for hours. Overall these strings are played by tons of guys for the reason they let them get really funky and are easy to bend. **Q: What scale length are these? I'm thinking of them for a Rickenbacker 4001 (long scale).** A: These are long-scale strings. I have them on 2 34" scale basses. **Q: Do these also come in a 5 string version?** A: I'veseenthemlisted. **Q: Are these for short scale 30" basses??** A: they can be but Labella makes specific sets for short scale basses. check part number on their website ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Peak for Ibanez Mikro Bass *by M***O on February 7, 2026* Stellar for a beginner on an Ibanez mikro bass. Killer look with the dark red at the tips, and absolutely perfect fit for this instrument. Didn’t need to adjust neck tension, but intonation needed to be adjusted of course. Silky smooth, and great sound—soooooo much easier on the fingers than stock or other rounds. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure smooth sound *by R***N on February 7, 2023* tl;dr: Very smooth, but heavy strings that produce a wonderful pure tone. I got a set of these strings to try out on my Ibanez SR300E and I think I've found my new favorites. These strings are a steel core coated with a very thick nylon wrap. The strings are pretty heavy gauged and take a bit of finger strength to move around. That being said, the sound that these things puts out is just absolutely beautiful. I don't know much about music theory, so I'm probably going to use the wrong terms, but the tone that these strings produce feels the most "pure" out of any strings I've used. What I mean by "pure" is that the sound matches what I imagine a bass string might sound like if you were able to suspend it in thin air and not have any instrument (or human) interfering with the strum. I like this sound a lot because it feels like a clean slate. If I want to modify the sound, I've got a real clean starting point and any pedals or effects you add are just building off of that pure sound so that you don't have to compensate to eliminate qualities that don't fit the sound you're looking for. Ok, so they sound great, but how do they feel? Well, I tell ya, I LOVE the way they feel. It is a little odd at first because the nylon coating is really smooth. It feels very different from slinky round wound strings that you might be used to. I personally prefer the feeling over the raspy cheese-graters that are normal round wound strings. I do prefer the softer nylon texture that some other nylon wound strings use (D'Addario Tapewound are my favorite texture) - there's something nice about the slight friction you get from that sort of tape, but the way these strings are coated make them slippery smooth - like fishing wire. Again, it's not a deal breaker for me, but it is very different from what I'm used to. After playing for an hour or so, it feels good, but still a bit odd. I think the only real negative that I've come across is that I love black (or colorful) nylon strings and these are only available in silver with the thick clear coating (as far as I know anyway). It's not a big deal, but it does look a little bit like a YouTuber tried to coat bass strings in resin to see what would happen. From a distance, they look pretty standard, but if you're up close they certainly stand out as something out of the ordinary. If they just used a black nylon coating, I'd be in love with the aesthetic, but as it stands they're not my favorite strings for eye appeal. The last thing to mention is the low-tension aspect of these strings. This is where these strings really shine. These strings feel so light and wibbly when you get them going. Despite how thick these strings are, they are crazy responsive. Even after only playing with them for one day, I can tell you that manipulating these strings is an absolute pleasure. I found that the were performing beautifully no matter what I threw at them. They did a great job with subtle soft songs and had no problem rocking along with some low-tuned Korn oldies from my high school days. I can't exactly explain why, but these strings are better at doing the things my fingers want them to do than any other strings I've used in the past. And they're just so sensitive - every little detail of your fingers' motion will come through, even those little things that you didn't realize were problems because your old strings deadened the issue! After using these strings for only moments, I realized that I was using WAY too much pressure for some of my fingering positions and all I needed was a light touch to make the music happen. I have a feeling my muscles and joints will be happy about that one in the long run. I'd absolutely recommend trying these strings out for any bassist. They are unusual and may take a bit of an adjustment period, but I fear that I may never be able to buy other strings again! Pros: -Sound SO GOOD -Feel SO GOOD -Handles super-low tuning no problem -Zero buzz/rattle/noise -Sensitivity Cons: -Heavy strings take finger muscle to manipulate -Not the most visually pleasing strings on the market -Unusual feel that may not be right for some folks ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Who knew that you could have strings as smooth as glass these are great *by S***T on April 29, 2026* Have an Ibanez MIKRO base guitar, the stock strings that came with it. I removed almost immediately not a fan of the squeaky squeak that they make just overall feel these are a game changer. You can just tell they’re very high-quality. The smoothness is white glass. These are great. ## Frequently Bought Together - La Bella LTF-4A Low Tension Flats Long Scale Stainless Steel Flat Wound 4- String Electric Bass 42-100 - La Bella LTF-5A Low Tension Flats Long Scale Stainless Steel Flat Wound Electric Bass String 42-118 - La Bella 760FS Deep Talkin' Stainless Steel Flat Wound - Standard Long Scale Bass Guitar String 45-105 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/24543360-la-bella-ltf-4a-low-tension-flexible-flats-bass-strings](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/24543360-la-bella-ltf-4a-low-tension-flexible-flats-bass-strings) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*