Status Flatwound Strings - Who Made Them?

[Sean]

I've always loved Status flatwound strings but they haven't been available for years.

 

Do we know who made them or if they're available from the original manufacturer under a different brand/name?

[Bassman68]

When Status first started marketing strings back around 1990 (Their Hyper-active range) they used GHS…Boomers if I recall?
I don’t know if they changed supplier but might be worth a shot?

Edited 2 hours ago by Bassman68

[dannybuoy]

From their site:
 

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Unfortunately our previous manufacturer stopped making strings completely.
We have taken some time to find a new supplier who could continue to make strings to our specifications.

These precision bass strings are NOT simply another company's strings, re-packaged, with yet another label on the outside.
We have taken time to develop a unique range of strings to cater for any playing style.
All our stings are HAND-WOUND here in the UK.

I remember trying their half rounds vs GHS Brite Flats and they were very similar, but not identical.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I always thought they were made for status by Picato.