Recent content by ScarletViper

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    Getting a Bass Guitar for the first time: How many strings should it have?

    I think a lot of you are overestimating my experience with guitar. I know VERY little about it, I don't even really play it, because I never really liked it or found it that comfortable in my hands. Plus, where is the fun of an instrument where you can go around the block and find 20 other...
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    Getting a Bass Guitar for the first time: How many strings should it have?

    It just seems like it would be easier to switch from a 5 to a 4 than vice versa.
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    Getting a Bass Guitar for the first time: How many strings should it have?

    Thanks for the advice guys! One thing I don't understand though.. what exactly is the disadvantage to having a 5 string? It seems like it would allow more versatility and have a bit more uses...
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    Getting a Bass Guitar for the first time: How many strings should it have?

    Hello, I am hoping to get a bass guitar, but I am under a conundrum as to how many strings I should learn to start playing on. I have done a bit of research and I know I want to do either a 5 string or a 4 string. I am hoping to play these three genres primarily with it: Soft Rock Pop Jazz So...