Neither scenario appeals to meThe answer here is a different kit for every head combo, or a electric kit.
With the tweet off at least, I hopeAmbassador clear are pretty awesome. To me the clear are a bit more soft feeling and scooped sounding than coated. I wanted to like Emperors but too much attack and no girth the way I tune and play.
D'addario Chrome flat extra lights on my Squier '62 model Precision!