What strings do you use for slap tone?

[growlypants]

I may have to give them a try now.  I've been using Alembics for years, finally switched to D'Addario XL's, but find them just a bit too thumpy.  But the Alembics are a tad too bright and light.  (Sigh...)

[samsamaha]

I will try a set of Sunbeams for reference... I did like the Pure Blues  2nd best, and the Dunlop 3rd... so yes, the nickel plated were to my liking... less clanky and noise with my low action setup.
 
But I found a good deal on Alembic's thru a guy on the east coast, and placed an order for 6 sets, so that should last me for at least a year or more ( I change strings often).

[samsamaha]

I haven't tried them on my Alembic yet, so I will report back when I do as I'm out of town for another week or so..  however today, while bored and killing time in Seattle, I walked into a guitar center (I know, I know)... to try a few basses and they had this import model EBMM Stingray, but what was interesting wasn't the bass, but rather the flat wound strings that came on it...  they were VERY bright, and punchy with a great overall tone...  Best of all they looked and felt exactly like any other flatwound...  I picked up a set for $35 from them to try my bass when I get home.. not sure if I'll slap them on the Alembic or one of my others yet.. but they sounded much like this ad for them..