La Bella OSF4 Olinto Signature Flatwound Bass Guitar Strings - .047-.107 Standard

The tradition of string making for the Mari family was first recorded in Salle, Italy in the 1640s. The “House of Mari” supplied gut strings to legendary violin makers Amati, Cremona & Stradivari. In 1913, brothers Emilio and Olinto Mari left Italy to seek new opportunities in America, settling in NYC where they handmade gut strings in their small apartment. After much success, they opened their first factory in 1914, and soon after started making strings under the brand “La Bella”. La Bella is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated string maker in the world. Every set is manufactured in our facility in New York using a perfect combination of traditional methods and latest technologies to produce a superior string. Suitable for all genres of music, our strings utilize the best constructions around, creating very bright and long-lasting strings. Our string utilize the best available material and technique, resulting in naturally longer lasting string. We never sacrifice quality. From rounds to flats, we’ve earned our reputation as hands down the best bass string maker in the world. Each classical guitar set is the product of decades of research with quality and tone at the forefront of every set. We’re one of the only string makers to focus on the flamenco genre, providing players with the best options for flamenco music. Our acoustic folk strings utilize the best materials and techniques in the market, resulting in naturally longer lasting strings. From strings for double bass jazz players, to student-sized violin strings, La Bella has a set for nearly every genre and level. We combine high-quality material with local knowledge to produce professional quality set for the most obscure and regional instrument. 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. From the La Bella Olinto team in Brooklyn comes the latest in flat wound string design! La Bella has been known for decades as the foremost leader in the realm of bass strings.