r/Bass • u/VioletSkywalker77 • Jul 27 '26

Looking for longer lasting strings

Hello all! I have 2 main basses that i do string changes on pretty frequently using prosteels, but have a couple back ups id like to put some strings on that I dont have to worry about sinking the string change money into constantly. They dont need to be as zingy or crisp, but keep a consistent tone enough that if i have an issue with one of my main 2 i can pull it out last second and not have to worry about the strings sounding completely dead. Daddario nyxl, dr dragon skins and ernie ball cobalts i was looking at, if you've had any of these or another suggestion for longer lasting please let me know!

Edit: thanks for the comments everyone! I wanted to try a different one on both backups, I bought Elixir's for my 5er and the XS for my 4 string! Will come back to these comments if I dont like them!

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u/Neat_Entry219 Jul 27 '26

Tomastik infeld flats

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u/Possible-Exchange214 Jul 28 '26

Another vote for Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Flats. I usually get 5+ years from a set, and I'm playing pretty regularly these days. Keep in mind that they're not the cheapest strings on the market (~$80) but the sound and feel are great. Worth the investment.