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Are some strings easier on the fingers for a new player?

My thanks to all of you for the words of encouragement. Judging from some of the other posts, these strings would work: DR Strings Sunbeams SNMR-45 Medium Short Scale 4 String Bass Strings (Just out of curiosity, how would they be better than the stock strings, especially for a newbie?)...

Hi- I'm a keyboard player, and don't know much about playing bass, but my wife wants to pick up the instrument. She already has experience on mandolin, ukulele, and guitar, and recently sat in on bass for one song at a gig and loved it. (The regular bass player taught her a simple line at the...