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Or so the advertising says…..
I’ve not been a fan of coated strings – I know many here on the forum are but I’ve not been overly impressed with them especially considering the price.
I’ve been using La Bella phosphor bronze acoustic strings for a couple of years now, definitely my go-to set for tone and feel. They have proven to be long lasting and retained their tone well.
I’ve recently learned of La Bella’s Vapor Shield acoustic strings, strings that are treated in an electro-magnetic process so after chatting with the friendly folks at La Bella, I decided to try them.Out of the package, they are louder & brighter than the regular phosphor bronze strings and I’m especially impressed with the bass response, much deeper. Sustain is exceptional
So, we’ll see how they do over time. I like that La Bella makes their own strings and use American made wire, rep went on to say that since their factory is in New York, they specifially use wire made in New York as well.
From the La Bella website
https://www.labella.com/vapor-shield/LA BELLA STRINGS INTRODUCES “VAPOR SHIELD” TREATED STRINGS;
“THE FUTURE OF COATED STRINGS ARE NOT COATED”
La Bella Strings is taking a new approach to extended-life strings, adopting a technology superior to typical coated strings. La Bella Vapor Shield™ strings are like no other string on the market because the surface of the string is modified during the treatment process.
Using a highly sophisticated Ionic Vapor Process™ developed by Acoustic Science™, proprietary compounds are activated in a glow discharge electromagnetic plasma, modifying the string’s entire surface. The result is a string protected from grime, tarnishing, and oil residue. Most importantly, string playability and life is extended without flaking or compromising tone.
Unlike typical coated strings, the entire surface and full length of all Vapor Shield™ strings are treated with a nucleated polymer vapor – no spraying or dipping. The results are unrivaled:
Tone : Brighter than typical coated strings AND non-treated strings. Unlike competitors, plain steel strings are also treated, resulting in even tone.
Feel : The Ionic Vapor Process™ improves the string’s surface properties, resulting in smoother plain steel and wound strings vs. typical coated and non-treated strings.
Life Span : Lasts 5x longer than non-treated strings.
Endurance : No flaking after extended play. Impervious to grime, tarnishing, and oil residue.
Vapor Shield™ strings are available in electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and electric bass, in multiple gauges.
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