New Bass, Unknown strings

[Bergerman]

My new bass came with strings I have not seen before, and can't find any information on (tried the search, but came up empty). They are a kind of maroon/purple on the Tailpiece end, and different colors on the nut end:

E= Green
A= Black
D= Red
G= Brown

Any guesses? Thanks!

[MIKMAN]

Some Chinese companies ship their basses with these strings, made in China. Not particularly recommended.
Mike

[Bergerman]

This is a Romanian plywood, if that helps...

[mjt0229]

Maroon purple at the tailpiece suggest Flexocors (92s, not originals) to me. I don't know about the silks at the scroll.

[Co.]

The peg end colors match to Pirastro's color code for orchestral tuning.

[Francois Blais]

+1 on Flexocors 92's

[Bergerman]

Thanks guys...I found an image of the Flexocors online, and they are an exact match...even the black, flat-sided ball-ends are exact.

I guess that explains the dark pizz tone, short sustain and excellent bowing properties of these strings have!

At least I know what they are now...somehow that makes me feel better

[mjt0229]

I never cared for the Flex 92 pizz sound on my bass, but since I'm an orchestral player, I loved the way they felt under the bow. I don't have them on now, but I'm likely to return to them next time I need strings.