Should I change my strings?

Better is subjective. Worn strings lose volume and high frequencies. They become less punchy and less precise, but some people like it.

In terms of quality, yes, but in terms of sound, it's completely subjective.

Sometimes. It depends on several things, like the type and gauge of strings or your instrument.

 

Possibly, but it depends on your tonal goals.

I would probably change them just with them being that old, but if you still like them for what you use that bass for keep on rockin`.

 

A good thing to know is that you can always put the old strings back on if you don’t like the sound of the new ones.

As strings are used, tiny chunks of your skin, sweat and saliva get caught and rot within the string’s winding, where colonies of bacteria live and sing along your tunes. Some folks get attached to that and prefer that singing to receiving likes in instagram.

 

Playing two hours a day like me is an insane long lasting....

 

Geez. What do they smell like?

 

Yes

 

If you like the tone don’t bother changing ! Yes, the tone will change will a string change but keep in mind the break in time with new strings if you choose to change. They will be very bright too your ears if they are rounds as it takes time to loose all that top end zing. I use to change them all the time now I only do if I have to. I like the sound of broke in rounds. Flats are now bright enough but worn rounds are perfect for me. Best of luck going forward.

 

For vintage tones someone prefers old round....

 

Id say if they have trouble remaining in tune for less than an entire song, then it's definitely time to try something new on there (or even just a new set of the same brand and gauge strings you have.) The ability to stay in tune is kinda important!