Strings

[ox_junior]

I use 45-105 Rotosounds on everything as I have an endorsement deal with them.  Certainly sways the affordability-to-quality ratio in their favor!

[level432]

I would also like to know where Alembic strings come from.  They sound great for slap on my MK through Trace 4X10.  I like the purple ends.
Mark

[bassicinstincts]

I used to use Maxima Gold-plated strings, which I just love. Unfortunately, my current bass is a headless, and unlike Status basses, doesn't take reg string, only double-ball ones. I'd love to use the gold strings on a Status bass. To me, they sound clean, with a uniform sound range, less trebly (sic!) than the Rotosounds I currently use. My local store only sells Rotosounds, and another cheapo brand I haven't heard of. R/S strings are relatively cheap compared to getting fancy blue and black strings delivered to my door, so I stick on what I'm familiar with.
 
Ben

[olacy]

Of course, Alembic bass plays best with Alembic strings. The sound is like a piano. However, this strings are to hard for me. I've tried many, many different brands on my Essence V. The only one plays really good are ERNIE BALL COBALT SLINKY BASS 045-130.

[mavnet]

I've been using flats for the last umpteen years, and decided to give rounds a try again. Really digging the set i got from StringJoy - small company, nice folks, strings are clear and fat sounding on every fret and holding their sound well. I'm using their heavy 4 string set (55-110), which is the same gauge as the flats i was using. #doubletrussrodsROCK

[soflbass]

GHS balanced nickels match the OPs description. I have a set on my P bass and they do not have a zingy top end.
http://www.ghsstrings.com/products?categories=balanced-nickels

GHS pressure wounds are excellent and also have a subdued top end, and are smooth to the touch compared with full rounds. They are very punchy and sound great on my Essence.
http://www.ghsstrings.com/products?categories=pressurewoundtm

Both of these sets last a lot longer for me than nickel rounds.

[smokin_dave]

I second that on StringJoy strings.I've liked the sets I used from them and use them on my other basses.Good pricing and consistent quality  but my Rogue still has Kalium strings on it.The low B is the best I've played.I really like Kalium's.