'56 Precision Build, What Strings First?

[BearlyBass]

I'm finishing up a '56 Precision build tomorrow and am on the fence regarding strings. Yes this is totally subjective and relatively quick to swap around, but this is my first single coil P so I'd love to hear y'all's thoughts. I have an assortment of broken in flats: Fender 9050Ls, La Bella lights (760FL), and La Bella Originals (760M aka "Jamersons" aka bridge cables). Or I could throw on a new set of trusty Rotosound stainless steel rounds. I see this bass taking over some of the work in a variety of styles in which I live (soul, funk, punk, indie, avant garde), hence my indecision to lean toward a particular sound. Vote away, and let me know why you chose what you did!

A full NBD post will go up eventually, but here's a sneak peek at the alder MJT body and Fender '51 neck:

 

[bradd]

None of the above. My go to string on a SCPB is Thomastik Jazz Flats, followed by GHS Precision Flats. Rounds, Thomastik Jazz Rounds.

 

[BearlyBass]

How could I forget the TI Flats? I definitely have a set around here somewhere.

 

[Moving Pictures]

I'll second the TIJFs. Second choice the LaBella 760FL.

 

[Yahboy]

Ti flat !

But, i have a set EB 2814 cobalt flat on my cheap indo Squier CV50P with Fralin 51 Split P inside. Sound bright and punchy on 100% tone knob. With .1uf cap, i can dial it to meaty woody tone but not the vintage vibe you can get from classic old school flatwound bass string.