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colored strings for reggae

I know that DR makes a bunch of colored strings, but I am under the impression that these are used for metal.

I play reggae mainly and use flatwounds. Do you guys know any colored strings that would be more suited towards my playing style? Thanks.
 
I use the DR Blue Peacocks.
I've had them one my gigging bass for about a year now.
I play rock with a pick and surprisingly the blue coating hasn't worn off near as much as I thought it would.
I'm thinking of getting the green or hot pink ones for another bass.
 
They are Hi Beams with a coating on them, which lowers the brightness a little.

I think they still would be a bit bright for reggae, if you're going for the traditional reggae bass sound.

Everybody says this but I distinctly remember reading that they have a hex core. This would make them more like a LoRider, hence the reason I like them so much. Hi Beams are much to floppy.

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