I've been on a particular bass for close to two years. Have not changed the strings yet, wasn't planning on it but I get the feeling it might be time. I'm mixed on the decision. I like the tone but not the feel. Its gritty when it needs to be dirty but its not clean enough when it needs to be bright. I've heard of boiling them, never tried but wouldn't that change the sound in the same way as changing them? Any thoughts on this dilemma would be appreciated…..