Strings for Gretsch Junior Jet 2220

[Jack]

Hi all,

 

I'm buying my old Junior Jet back after a 6-year loan to a fellow local bass player. What strings are you all using on yours? As I recall they are difficult to find and you often end up with a mix of actual string and silk around the tuning pegs which isn't ideal. I understand that short scales Chromes (ECB81S) fit really well, but I can't stand Chromes! I would probably prefer flats over rounds but I will gladly put well-fitting rounds on over badly-fitting flats. Average tension preferred, leaning towards higher if I have to pick a side. 

 

Thanks in advance.