The La Bella 800-7 Black Jazz Tapes are 7-string electric guitar strings with nylon tape winding that deliver a warm, mellow, distinctly jazz tone. Tape wound guitar strings are a niche but beloved category, producing a dark, thumpy character with minimal sustain and virtually no finger noise. On a 7-string guitar, this extends the warm, woody tape wound voice into the extended low range for a truly unique sonic palette.

Black nylon tape winding gives these strings a smooth, fast playing surface with a tone that's closer to a hollow-body archtop than what you'd expect from an electric guitar. They're perfect for jazz chord melody, comping, and any style where a warm, restrained tone is the goal. Seven-string jazz tapes are extremely rare, and La Bella is one of the only manufacturers who makes them. Handcrafted in New York for the adventurous jazz guitarist who wants to explore extended range with vintage-inspired warmth.