GHS Contact Core Super Steels

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I curious about getting these strings because I happen to really like Taperwound strings. Just some questions, how long do these last and how do these compare to say Dean Markley SR2000's and DR Long necks?

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I'm thinking about getting a set of the Contact Cores for my Ibanez BTB prestige, but I'm concerned about some things. Since the BTB isn't a string-thru-body style bass, will there be too much of the exposed core past the bridge resulting in some weird overtones on the B-string? Or that even an issue with these? The reason I ask is that I have tried the DR longnecks for six-string and apparently the taper-wound B and E strings were meant for a string-thru-body design and I could get them to intonate worth a crap! So anywho....if there is anyone out there who can help me, it would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!
Jordan