It has been over a year since I did these tests and had had the chance to play a few more Basses with these Stark Flexs on them. The current list includes the Martini, Dodd, Gilkes, Bisiach, Loveri and Prescott. I have also used regular Flex gauge with only the Stark 'E' on a few Basses including my Shen and Storioni attributed cornerless Bass. On a few basses I have tried Reg Flex G and D with Permanent A and E on my Martini, Gilkes and Shen.
So, what do I think works best? I have no clue!
My ears are shot and my fingers and hands hurt from changing strings..lol
BUT, I am now liking the Stark E-only mix on the Storioni and the complete Stark set on the Martini. Why? Because each Bass feels best at a certain tension and at certain times of the year. This due sometimes to the Sound Post being tighter or looser as the Bass moves thru the seasons.
So, what's your thoughts on this?