A lot of people will buy an instrument without much thought to maintenance. Some might not even realize that instruments need maintenance. Before you start playing the bass you should know that you will have to replace your 4 string bass strings.
It might take a few months to a year before you will need new strings. Just how long depends on how often you play and the aggressiveness of your playing. If you strum your bass versus using a bow you it will also change the duration of your strings.
When it is time to buy strings start slow. Pick the string type that matches the genre of music you most often play. Make sure you get electric strings if it is not an acoustic bass. Once you start to understand the differences between strings you can start to chose based on personal preference.
