E& O. Mari, Inc. / La Bella is the world’s oldest, continuously family-owned and operated string manufacturer. La Bella manufacturers hundreds of different strings for nearly every stringed-instrument in distributed in nearly every country. The art of string making is a family tradition passed down from generation to generation since the 1600s beginning in Italy. For the last 104 years, La Bella has been making all of its strings in New York, using the finest quality American material. La Bella is dedicated in offering the highest quality music strings to professionals and amateurs alike, combining hundreds of years of experience with the latest technology.