How long do your strings last?

[Bin Hire]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

So, how long do your 'Orchestra' strings usually last before they get tight and scratchy?

My EP weichs have been back and forth on two basses. They must be at least three years old. I didn't like them on the last bass but they bow (and sound) fantastic on this bass. I do quite a lot of playing (bowing). This is the bass I recently had re-glued.