Quote Originally Posted by progrmr View Post
I'm sure for some people 1-2 weeks IS all they can get out of a set of strings.
Somewhat related: I was talking to a fiddler yesterday, and I brought up the subject.
Violin string sets are pricey, 50 bucks minimum by mail, 70 bucks retail.
They last a while, or more exactly players make them last. The winding can unravel , and ruin a string prematurely.