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.

[Dave Whitla]

I had Olive G&D (with EP A&E) on for a year. I have no idea whether i should expect more or less out of them. Anyone have any experience there?

On my other bass I've had EP weichs for at least two years, and although part of me thinks they must be getting well past their prime they still sound pretty good. Not making any fast moves to change them...