La Bella VSA1152 Vapor Shield Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Strings Custom Light (11-52)

La Bella Vapor Shield strings are the next generation of extended-life strings. The surface of the string is modified during the treatment process so there’s no flakes, no cracks, no peeling, and no muffled tone. Using a highly sophisticated Ionic Vapor Process developed by Acoustic Science, proprietary compounds are activated in a glow discharge electromagnetic plasma, and the surface of all strings are modified. The result is a string protected from dirt, oil, residue, and tarnishing. Most importantly, string playability and life is extended without flaking or compromising tone.The technology behind La Bella Vapor Shield is not like many other strings. The entire surface and full length of all strings are treated with a nucleated polymer vapor material that requires hours of complex prep and processing, no spraying or dipping. The results are unmatched, making these strings brighter than typical coated strings and non-treated strings. Unlike traditional coated strings, Vapor Shield plain steel and wound strings are treated, resulting in even tone.The Ionic Vapor Process improves the string's surface properties, resulting in smoother plain steel and wound strings vs. both typical coated and non-treated strings. These strings last 5x longer than non-treated strings. There’s also no flaking after extended play, and they’re impervious to grime, tarnishing and oil residue.