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Every "true" bassist needs a 6-string bass.

"Every true bassist needs a 6-string bass." Agree or disagree?

  • 100% agree. It's the mark of a true bassist. Even better if it's fretless.

    Votes: 8 1.7%

  • Mostly agree. Even if you don't use it on the reg, you should still at least experience it.

    Votes: 13 2.8%

  • Neither agree nor disagree. You do you.

    Votes: 176 38.4%

  • Mostly disagree. If you can't get it done with 4 or 5 strings, then it don't need to get done.

    Votes: 54 11.8%

  • 100% disagree. Jaco didn't need six strings, and neither do you.

    Votes: 134 29.3%

  • Carrots / don't know / don't care

    Votes: 73 15.9%
  • Total voters
    458
#101
spade2you said:
I'm happy a majority of votes were neutral. There used to be the old dudes who might imply or directly say that anyone who owns a 6 string bass will NEVER work in their town!!!1111

Also, what's with everyone saying what Jaco would definitively use? He died before a lot of stuff was available. I mean, Jaco didn't need an iPhone.

I like a nice 6 string or two, but sometimes you don't need it for certain music. It's like stepping over the dog on the stairs and a little in the way. Plus, buying stuff just to buy it is a good way to stay broke and working forever...
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Well, Jaco's son Felix plays a six string, and great at that too might I add.
 
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