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Ken Smith Metal Master Heavy set (.145)

I've been using these for a couple months now. i'm playing on a 34/35 scale bass (btb 5str) tuned to G# and its worked pretty well. I actually haven't found a thicker set of strings that's readily available...

Does anyone else here use these strings or strings of a similar gauge? Experiences/Impressions?

I just pumped into these monsters:
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Warwick Black Label Dark Lord Set String Set for E-Bass, Gauges 085, 105, 135, 175

That seems a bit overkill to me though :D
 
I used to use Warwick black labels. They are available with a .145 B that sounds really good. Problem is that the Warwick D and G sounds really tinny and weak. Now i use a custom set from Newtone strings. They'll do a .145 if you ask for it.