How long does it take for D'Addario Chrome flatwounds to rust?

[gregbassist97]

I wanted to know this because I just got new strings and the roundwounds that my bass came with rusted in about 2 months. I've had the chrome flats for a couple months now and they still aren't showing any signs of rusting.

[hesham8]

I've had one pair going for 2 years on my Jazz bass. So far, they still sound as good as day one, but who knows? Maybe I lucked out or I happen to have the perfect humidity balance or something.

[Floridabwoy]

Im over a year and and I live in humid florida.

[Rusty the Scoob]

Too many variables at play to tell you any kind of useful answer. The climate you live in, the amount you play, the clamminess of your hands, and the acidity of your sweat will all factor into it. Personally I've been playing for 16 years, generally at least 1-2 gigs a week, and I've never had a set of strings rust. Rounds will last me 2-6 months, flats 6 to 18 months on my daily-use bass.