How often do you change yor strings? - Page 2

phunkjam · #21 02-23-2001, 02:23 PM

For my Fender P-Bass, I had the original strings on them until I broke them. I didn't know about strings going dead, so I didn't care. But once I got new strings, I was amazed at how much brighter they were than my real old ones. For slapping, they make a world of difference. Now, I don't change strings that often since they cost so much, but once they start to get a real noticeable dull sound to them, I'll change them. That's just me though.

yawnsie · #22 02-26-2001, 06:51 AM

Personally, I didn't like the factory Fender strings I had on when I got my P-Bass - they were so worn in Leo Fender probably put them on himself.

I changed to Rotosounds about 4 or 5 months ago, and they're still sounding good, and a lot warmer now they've worn in. I've also had the same set of Rotosounds on my other bass for about 9 months, and they still sound suprisingly bright. Of course, it's a personal thing, and if you don't have a problem with the sound of your strings, then don't change them.

td1368 · #23 03-05-2001, 01:09 PM

I just started using flatwounds. Can you reuse the strings like after having the neck reset or after making modifications that would require you to take the strings off?

cassanova · #24 03-07-2001, 12:03 AM

you should change your strings when they no longer sound good to you. if you dont like the way they sound anymore change them, and id think after 7-8 months theyd be pretty dead anyways and long over do for a changing.....blue steels and d'adarrio slow wounds are my brands of choice

Spazzout · #25 01-06-2003, 06:51 PM

This guy at Mojo Music told me that i should change my strings every 3 months, i use the only strings i can buy locally which are Ernie Ball super slinkey (spelling?) and they're really bright at first, then mello, i'm not too concerned about the tone, but i've used the same strings on my five string since i got it (grr, had to change the factory strings cuz the windings came off). but ya, go till they break, or the sound isn't what you want.

Aeon Blue9 · #26 01-14-2003, 09:04 PM

i use D'addario's right now but i was interested in purchacing blue steel. i hear they are either loveable hor hateable... what has everyone found with these?

Aaren Double J · #27 01-16-2003, 02:35 AM

HAHAHAHAH FOOLS ! ELIXIR NANOWEBS !!!!! THEY'LL BE AROUND LONG AFTER YOU ARE ALL DEAD AND THEY'LL STILL SOUND BRIGHT !

mcbassdude · #28 06-03-2003, 09:53 AM

Curious as to how often you change your bass strings.
I need to change them about every 10 hours of play (two 4 hour gigs)or they lose their tone.

They also tend to break on me after about 20 hours. It's not the bridge saddles either, does it on all my basses. I must have acidic sweat I guess. Nothing like losing the A string mid tune.
Peace

wulf · #29 06-03-2003, 10:15 AM

I change my strings... on a geological timescale

Well, not very often, anyway...

Wulf

20db pad · #30 06-03-2003, 10:25 AM

If I've got 12-15 gigs in a month, they get replaced around every three weeks or so. I like the sound and I'm tough on strings. There's quite a few quality brands that cost less than $20 that allow this luxury to me financially.

stuie86 · #31 06-03-2003, 10:26 AM

if they've been on for 6 months i change them... that is if they dont break first

DeadPoet · #32 06-04-2003, 02:08 AM

I have this set of 10-year old flatwounds on my P-style bass..
D'addario XL5 on the Stingray5's (tried DR and rotosound, and they stunk on those basses. DR was cool on my Mex Jazz5 though) -> don't get changed that often because I don't play that often on those basses.
Strings on the upright get changed every year.

On the Smith 6 I put Smith mediums that get changed every 30-40 days (12-20 gigs/month). I'd love to change them more often, but can't afford to at 43€ a set....

Can't let them on more than a month and a half, frets love to eat strings.

Herwig (mental note to myself: practice more & harder and get endorsment from Ken..)