The La Bella 800L Black Jazz Tapes are light gauge (12-56) electric guitar strings with black nylon tape winding. Light gauge makes these tape wound strings more approachable and comfortable to play, with lower tension that allows for easier chord work and smoother lead playing. You still get the warm, dark, woody tone that tape wounds are known for, just with a lighter touch.

Black nylon tape winding produces a mellow, vintage jazz tone with minimal finger noise and a smooth playing surface. The lighter gauges make these strings a good entry point if you're curious about tape wound guitar strings but don't want to commit to the heavier medium gauge. They work beautifully on archtop, semi-hollow, and hollow-body guitars for jazz, swing, and easy listening styles. Handcrafted in La Bella's New York facility, the 800L brings the Jazz Tapes experience to players who prefer a lighter, more forgiving feel.