La Bella Honors Aston “Familyman” Barrett With Signature Flatwound Bass Strings
La Bella Strings has introduced a new set inspired by the late reggae icon Aston “Familyman” Barrett. The signature set pays homage to the legend by building on the flat wound strings he used for decades in his career with Bob Marley and The Wailers.
“Built on our renowned 760FS Deep Talkin’ Bass formula, these strings provide the smooth feel, thumping low end, focused fundamentals, and long-lasting performance that have made La Bella the gold standard for flatwound bass strings,” La Bella writes. “As a tribute to Aston Barrett’s Jamaican heritage and enduring musical legacy, each set features red, gold, and green silk ends, proudly celebrating the colors synonymous with reggae culture and the music that changed the world.”
La Bella’s Aston “Familyman” Barrett Signature Flat Wound Bass Strings are hand-polished and feature standard tension with gauges of .045, .065, .085, and .105. They’re made in the USA with American Wire and packaged using MAP Technology to prevent tarnishing.
Aston Barrett Jr. shares more about the signature set and the tribute to his father in the video below.
The La Bella Aston “Familyman” Barrett Signature Flat Wound Bass Strings are available now for $54.99.
La Bella Aston “Familyman” Barrett Signature Flat Wound Bass Strings Features:
| Stainless Steel Flat Wound |
| Hand-polished for smooth finish |
| Standard Tension |
| String Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105 |
| Black, Green, Gold, Red Silk Ends |
| Standard Long Scale Set |
| Made in the USA with American Wire |
| Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness |
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