Double Bass Spirocore weichs as a hybrid string, 3/4 or 4/4?

[redp]

Looking to get a set of sprio weichs (3885 3/4 or s42 4/4) to use as a hybrid string. They're spiros so I'm sure the pizz sound from both will be fine; are either the 3/4 set or 4/4 set considered to be more bowable? Or does it not really matter?

Thanks

 

[sean_on_bass]

The 4/4 set will feel a little looser and easier to start, but really either set should be fine at the end of the day.

 

[Ludwig]

I like the Spiro 3/4 mediums best for bowing, followed by 4/4 mediums. The 3/4 weichs with a little more tension would be my favourite over the 4/4 weichs for bowing. But pizz feeling usually is a little better with less tension and of course it may be different for you and your bass. Lots of other strings recommended for hybrid use like Evah Pirazzi. On my "hybrid" bass I use the Gut-A-Like Swingmasters (nylon / nylon core) or the Daddario Prelude (metal core).

 

[Stuart.C]

I don't think it matters from any technical standpoint, they all bow fine

Really comes down to what your ear and bass like

Personally I found the med S42 bow the best on my bass, but I didn't care for the tension, and tone quality.

 

[AGCurry]

The 4/4 set will feel a little looser and easier to start, but really either set should be fine at the end of the day.

Probably at the beginning of the day as well.