How often need to change the Obligatos?

Barcza · #1 07-12-2008, 04:13 AM

I'm a new Obligato user, the current is my 1/2 old first set and they still sound good. Some guys says this type of strings not works as long as normal steel strings. When I used Thomastik Spirocore, they worked for me for 2-3 years. I'm curious how long more can I keep the current set on my bass.

bonaventura · #2 07-12-2008, 12:49 PM

I've had 2 sets of Obligatos, spread out over two years. When they started sounding dull and losing clarity, the Obligatos needed to be replaced. For me, that was after one year.

**Adrian Cho** · #3 07-12-2008, 01:22 PM

They don't tend to last as long as other strings, especially if you're heavy-handed. For some people, they're lucky to even get one year out of them.

Kirkowitz · #4 07-14-2008, 10:22 AM

I got about a year of good use out of mine. Fortunately, the new set settles quickly. ( at least compared to gut)

Jason Hollar · #5 07-14-2008, 01:58 PM

I think a year is a good benchmark for the D & G strings.

I was unhappy with how the E & A seemd to lose volume & punch so I went back to Spirocores on the bottom. I find the Starks a good match on my bass.

Barcza · #6 08-10-2008, 05:03 PM

what do you think. An Evah Pirazzi set has longer life than Obligatos?