La Bella 45-103 IAN MARTIN ALLISON SIGNATURE STRINGS

Ian Martin Allison Signature Super Polished Strings

When Ian Martin Allison came to the table with the idea for a signature set of Super Polished strings, he was already in love with the base formula — that punchy stainless steel tone with the smooth glide of flats. But as a busy session and touring bassist, he needed a few tweaks to match his playing world.

So we fine-tuned the gauges, left a bit more grit on the outer wrap, and gave him custom pink and grey silk ends for a touch of flair. The result? A set of strings that feels buttery like flats but still sings with that roundwound edge. After months on the road with them, Ian’s verdict:

• Polished Stainless Steel Roundwound

• Standard Tension

• Gauges: .045 / .063 / .083 / .103

• Hex core for tight intonation and reduced buzz

• Signature Pink & Grey silk wraps

• Long Scale (37″ from ball end to silk/taper) – silk only wraps the post!

• Suitable for both top-load and string-through setups (check that 37” works for string-through)

• Don’t pull or yank to stretch — they’re built to settle in naturally

• Made in the USA with American-sourced wire

• Sealed with MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to stay fresh and corrosion-free