I have 2 Martin acoustic basses and a fretless Cort, all 4 strings. The Martins cut through a lot better. They’re bloody expensive but you get what you pay for. I use Thomastick phosphorus bronze strings. They are really light but really cut through. Second favourites are GHS phosphorous. You will be projecting more sound than your hearing. The more you play acoustically the stronger and more adept you get at dynamics in your playing.??