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Connecting => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: fmm on August 12, 2010, 09:17:08 AM

Title: Life Expectancy of String Bass / EUB Strings
Post by: fmm on August 12, 2010, 09:17:08 AM

How long should string bass strings last?  What about strings on an EUB?  I?ve only changed strings on such instruments when they break.

Title: Life Expectancy of String Bass / EUB Strings
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on August 12, 2010, 10:11:24 AM

How often do you play?  What types of strings do you prefer (flat, roundwound, coated)?

Title: Life Expectancy of String Bass / EUB Strings
Post by: darkstar01 on August 12, 2010, 02:28:40 PM

They'll last for a long, long time. I haven't changed mine on my Wilfer since I bought it 5 years ago. Still work just fine. My old teacher, who is a pretty well known concert bassist, told me he hasn't changed his in over 10 years.  
Matter of opinion, I guess.

Title: Life Expectancy of String Bass / EUB Strings
Post by: fmm on August 12, 2010, 03:46:55 PM

I'm asking for another bass player.  He has one of the new NS models.  Flats, plays probably 8 hours a week.

Title: Life Expectancy of String Bass / EUB Strings
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on August 13, 2010, 07:18:17 AM

Austin is right, they will last (and perform) quite some time

Title: Life Expectancy of String Bass / EUB Strings
Post by: adriaan on August 13, 2010, 01:52:27 PM

The strings that the NS EUBs ship with do not appear to have the greatest reputation for longevity. The closest thing to indestructible would be TI Spirocores.
 
Also note that NS basses take 3/4 length strings, except for Spirocores that you need to get in 4/4 length.