Double Bass Relearning upright (EUB): replace cheap strings now or later?

[Lia_G]

Hi, all,

I'm a new member (posted intro over in the EUB forum a couple of days back). I haven't played DB for about 15 years, so am relearning it. I just got a BSX ST-4 EUB, which has the Super Sensitive Red Label strings on it. When I ordered my bow from Bob Gollihur, I also ordered a set of Corelli 370 Forte guage strings. My question is, since I'm relearning everything, should I mess around with the stock strings for a while to save wear and tear on the Corellis, or should I just throw the good strings on immediately?

Any and all advice appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Francois Blais]

I'd change them right now.
Red Labels are cheap strings, quite stiff.
Better put good strings right away!

 

[Lia_G]

Thanks for the advice, Francois, and sorry I posted in the wrong forum!

 

[Francois Blais]

Not a big deal, Liam.
We just try to keep all EUB related stuff here, no matter if it's about strings, amps, etc.