Does a longer string mean a softer feel?

[B String]

I like the softness of the Weich's, but the size of the
regular Spirocore's. The Thomastik rep has told me (twice)
that putting full length Spiro's on my 3/4 bass, will make
them feel softer and more flexible. About like the Weich's.
I've also heard this from another knowledgeable source.
Anyone want to confirm this before I open the package?

[Larry Holloway]

I can't confirm if 4/4 regulars will work, but 4/4 'weich' will not work on my (3/4) bass. I tried it by mistake. Wrong strings were sent & I payed for 2 string packages I opened (long story). They hung like spaghetti.
From what I've read on this forum & from my own experiences, I think the 4/4 strings will work, but winding them into the peg box is another story. The winding will wrap around the peg & may or may not seperate. And it gets clumpy up there with all the extra length, unless you trim them . Besides I'm probably not the only one that's played a Spiro that's been separating for a year & string still sounds ok.
Not sure of gauges, but maybe this is your answer: Try a (3/4) solo set mittel (tuned orchestra). I think set is #3886.
Let me know when your string drawer gets full. I'm working on mine .

[Francois Blais]

A string designed for 4/4 instruments will have less tension when strung on a 3/4 instrument, that's pure mathematics.

[B String]

Originally Posted by francois

A string designed for 4/4 instruments will have less tension when strung on a 3/4 instrument, that's pure mathematics.

AHA! Now my next question is, will it still work if I trim
the strings a bit so there isn't too much extra string to
wind over the pegs?

[B String]

And another thing. I could use a thinner string, like a
Weich, or solo, but I'd like a little more string under
my fingers, but with a little less tension.

[Francois Blais]

Originally Posted by B String

AHA! Now my next question is, will it still work if I trim the strings a bit so there isn't too much extra string to wind over the pegs?

Of course, many players, myself included, do this.
Just try to avoid winding the string over itself.
One row only.

[Francois Blais]

Originally Posted by B String

I could use a thinner string, like a
Weich, or solo, but I'd like a little more string under
my fingers, but with a little less tension.

If I understand well, you want a meatier string (under your fingers) but less tension?
Then you may want to look at gut or synthetics like Innovation and Eurosonics.

[dfp]

Originally Posted by francois

A string designed for 4/4 instruments will have less tension when strung on a 3/4 instrument, that's pure mathematics.

is that just b/c the vibrating length of 3/4 bass is shorter, or would the 4/4 string be less tense on the 3/4 bass than even the 3/4 string on the same bass? is there some difference in mass or diameter or density or whatever? curious....

[Francois Blais]

Originally Posted by Dave Peeples

is that just b/c the vibrating length of 3/4 bass is shorter, or would the 4/4 string be less tense on the 3/4 bass than even the 3/4 string on the same bass? is there some difference in mass or diameter or density or whatever? curious....

I don't know if the 3/4 string would be softer than the 4/4 string on the 3/4 instrument. Depends on the 3/4 string design.
The 4/4 and the 3/4 strings are likely to use different construction and/or materials, which change the mass.
The key factors here are the scale lenght and the mass.

[B String]

All is good. I got some great help from the Upton Bass
guys. Put the strings on and........ it works! The strings
are very similar to the D'addario Hybrids in gauge, but have
a softer feel. No worries!
Hey Francois. Thanks for your input. When it comes to
strings, you da man.

[Ed Fuqua]

Originally Posted by B String

When it comes to strings, you da man.

When it come to PROFILES, he da totalitarian...