How many strings do you prefer?

Visirale · 06-07-2005, 05:28 AM

I like my 6. It has pretty narrow string spacing, but I love it. I don't slap, and I walk between strings a lot.

BassHead88 · 06-07-2005, 02:24 PM

what kind of six do you have, Visirale? just wondering cuz im looking at buying one

LWatford · 06-08-2005, 12:37 PM

I've been playing my fretted four mostly. I still pull out the fretless six for some things, but not too much lately.

Penaltyplaybass · 06-08-2005, 08:26 PM

I like 3 string basses

actually i have 5 which i enjoy. Im sure id like 6 more, but i dont have one.

Everytime i play a 4, i always feel naked without the ability to use that low B.

ccrunner · 06-24-2005, 11:30 PM

Hmm... Right now I only own a five string. And it has it's advantages and disadvantages. For me trying to get better at slapping the fifth string constantly gets in my way, but when I play more rockin stuff its more useful; you get the added notes from the B string. With that said you also dont have to tune in drop d... if you didn't want to already.

BassmanA440 · 07-11-2005, 07:06 PM

I been playing with 5 strings for 9 years now. Slapping the with B-string has never been any more problems than fingering it and I have two 5'vers with narrow spacing. Besides, I don't like playing in open keys, so if a song is called in E, I just anchor it on the fifth fret of the B string.

Reuel · 09-01-2005, 07:24 PM

definately a six-more versatile

SmileAndFollow · 09-03-2005, 02:27 PM

Ive only played five strings in stores... Ive been thinking about getting one for awhile and I finally did. Its not here yet so I wont vote untill it gets here and I have ample time to try it out. Ive always loved four strings and thought that it was enough, but lately Ive been looking for more. We will see.

Truth? · 09-04-2005, 09:20 AM

4 string tuned C# A D G is the best

Visirale · 09-04-2005, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Truth?

4 string tuned C# A D G is the best

If you're playing sucky hardcore music.

I like standard tuning.

Like I said, 6 is my favorite... That high C is AMAZING to have in jazz. A lot of licks become a lot more playable. I also like 4 though... It's simple enough, and I like it... But I can't do 5. I feel like there is either an extra string that shouldn't be there, or that I'm missing my high C. Even numbers = good.

Micahb · 09-04-2005, 12:00 PM

Why don't you do 5 with a high C?

I prefer 5 now, just because I like having the low B, even tho I don't use it much.
It just feels like something is missing with out it.
But tapping and things like that are easier on a skinnier 4 string neck.

Truth? · 09-04-2005, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visirale

If you're playing sucky hardcore music.

I like standard tuning.

sorry visirale

but this C# A D G tuning is what i use in classic rock and country(50's and 60's) which is better than using a 5 string, not hard core which is 4 notes the entire time with a tuning of e a d g. (C# A D G) is for the advanced bass player with quick fingers and awesome riffs

BassmanA440 · 09-05-2005, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Truth?

sorry visirale

but this C# A D G tuning is what i use in classic rock and country(50's and 60's) which is better than using a 5 string, not hard core which is 4 notes the entire time with a tuning of e a d g. (C# A D G) is for the advanced bass player with quick fingers and awesome riffs

OK then, you have said it twice. Now prove it.

Why is it better than a five that goes down a whole step lower? is there some magical new hand position or chord patterns?

Why is it so advanced - most people I know change their tuning to make up for the fact that:
1) they can not play up and down the the neck

2) and do not posses quick fingers or awesome riffs.

If you have found the golden goose of bass playing, hook us up!

**bread man** · 09-05-2005, 06:01 AM

I would have said 4 a while ago but then I bought a 5 and I love it. The real low notes add so much when you use them well.

funkStrat_97 · 09-05-2005, 04:05 PM

Has anyone tried going with tunings lower than B? I've seen a few basses tuned all the way donw to F# or even C# (that's almost an octave below low B!). I think a low B is good enough.