Time for new strings after a decade+

[Major Seven]

So, I ordered a set of pressure wounds. I know that's not what any of you recommended, but I listened to samples of each string and weighed the guages (I like a little bit lighter guage so D'ads were out) and thought they would fit the bill. Plus folks seem to regularly use them for years.
These seem darker than the DR lo riders, so I figured I'd give it a try. And jeez, $50 for a set is so much cheaper than my $400 a set guts for the upright, so seemed worth a try.
I was skeptical of the SITs given that their artist list seems like a bunch of nu-metal folks, which is very much not my thing.
I'll report when I've played them for a bit.

Thanks very much for the input y'all.

-Z

Since artificially beat up basses and "broken in " strings are trendy, maybe you can even sell the old ones.
For more than they actually cost.

 

[e-flat]

If the GHS PW are still too bright after break in, maybe try something pure nickel like Pyramid pure nickels, GHS Balanced Nickel, or Gabriel Tenorio. Once pure nickel rounds age they are very woody and mellow with very little in the way of harmonic overtones.

 

[ZBbass]

If the GHS PW are still too bright after break in, maybe try something pure nickel like Pyramid pure nickels, GHS Balanced Nickel, or Gabriel Tenorio. Once pure nickel rounds age they are very woody and mellow with very little in the way of harmonic overtones.

Good to know, thanks.
I'm still getting to know these strings. Playing in a new context and only having my main amp (EA iamp500 and Bag End 115) at the practice space means it's taking a while to figure things out. My practice amp (70s Peavey Minx) is okay, but has a wildly different tone. It all makes getting to know the new strings a longer process.
That said, I love the SIT Power Wounds on my fretless 6. They have just enough brightness to interact well with the wood nut and saddle while still sounding big and round. Plus they feel quick. Just for ***** and giggles, I may try a set of those on the fretted 6 at some point too. Nice to get a feel for a string in multiple contexts.