7 String Drop F# tuning in UK

[Bass Unique]

I have just bought an HK 7 string custom bass. It has the Bubinga/Ash body and Maple 9 ply neck.

I want to drop the tuning so I can have an F# bottom so it would be F#, B, E, A, D, G, C. My problem is I can't see strings available in the UK as a set for this tuning on a 7. Maybe I am looking in the wrong place and apologies if this has been covered but my limited search did not bring up an answer for me.

The bass is currently fretted and has round wounds. I am considering converting it to fretless and possibly using flats. (However it looks like an ebony fingerboard so either should work).

The nut is adjustable in height and has wide slots so I think it would be ok with some thick cables.

Please point me in the direction of a set (or combination) which would work. I am considering the Drop zone plus rotosounds as well as a light gauge 66 swing set of stainless strings to match. That means I have two 85's but not problem.

I can see a set on Circle K but including shipping to UK, way too expensive for this project!

[SLaPiNFuNK]

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Rotosound:

Drop Zone+ = .175 .135 .105 .085 and add single .065 .045 Swing Bass 66 strings and you are in business.

[Bass Unique]

Right - I thought of them. I also need a 30 I think for a high C.... Cool will do that.

[SLaPiNFuNK]

Oh yes ... 7 string... So yes would need to add the .030, They also have a .035 if you wanted a heavier string...

Rotosound makes all the Stainless Steel Swing Bass 66 singles available (except the .175).

[FunkMetalBass]

Warwick also makes strings for F# tuning (I think a .174 or .175). Since they're a German company, they might be available to you as well.

I've never tried Rotos or the Warwicks, so I can't compliment on the .175 string from either.

Conklin makes a .195 string that would probably be great for a low F# (I found the .165 to be flop city, and I use a .200 now), but I'm unsure of international shipping costs.