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[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1352119057' post='1858872'] I'd say the Hotwires were quite high, probably not much difference between those and the Chromes that I can recall. As Colite says, the TI's are low on the scale of flats, obviously this makes them slightly preferable for people used to using rounds a lot. Personally I prefer the almost double bass-like tension of something like the Hotwires. La Bellas are the highest I've used personally. [/quote] Thanks. Hotwires don´t seem to be what I'm looking for, maybe DR Flats??

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1334914757' post='1623303'] Fender 9050 flats, 100-50 gauge. Lovely. (Although at present due to an experiment they are both sporting status hotwire flats 105-45, I do not like them, though the black silks look cool on the black bass) I like the fenders on my green bass cos they have green silks as well.... [/quote] I´ve used the 9050s for a few years, was actually considering trying HotWire Flats because it looks like they have lower tension the the Fenders and are well priced. I´m curious, what is it you don't like about them? Are they lower tension than the 9050s? Thanks

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1351963713' post='1857387'] I think I've tried most types of strings now but I always gravitate back to D'Addario. I really love their nickel XL's and unlike many other strings (like DR IMO) they are really decent value for money. I also have one of my basses strung with Status Hotwire flats, which are again excellent value for money. A little bright but they mellow nicely after one or two gigs. Also like D'Addario Chromes and TI Flats for the lower tension. [/quote] How does the HotWire Flats tension compare to the TI Flats and Chromes? Thanks

[quote name='Cygnus x-1' timestamp='1351541405' post='1852435'] When I put Status Hotwires on my P, it was fitted with D'addario XL nickel wounds at the time and they went on without having to adjust the truss rod at all, so they must be a similar tension. Cracking strings for the money the Hotwires are. [/quote] What gauge are your Status Hotwires? They´re HotWire Flats right?