Classical Ball end strings

Hey everybody, I am building a concert  scale pot lid reso uke,with a piezo pickup.  My string ends will show thru the tail piece.  So ball end strings may be the ticket.  Can anyone recommend steel wrapped nylon strings that will tune like a uke?  Also, string gauges that will tune like a uke.  I intend to play like a uke but may set it up for slide playing.  All ya'lls thoughts are welcomed.  jh

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