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I can't make up my mind !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Deano Destructo, Sep 28, 2001.

  1. Sep 28, 2001 #1
    Deano Destructo

    Deano Destructo Stingray & Serek addict. Hasn't slept since 1979. Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2000
    Southwest Texas
    :eek: I can't decide between a thumb nt 4 or a thumb nt 5. I've got the same price on them but I can't seem to weigh the differences. I've been playing a stingray 5. On the 5 string thumb it'll feel more like home because of that but it's got small string spacing and the 4 has the string spacing but just not the B string. I love the feel, sound and look of both. I need help weighing the options here on this one fellas and it would help to know how wide the string spacing on the 5 string can be widened to(is it even close to the MM 5?). Thanx;)



    ALSO- is there a big difference in sound because of pickup placement:confused:
     
  2. Sep 28, 2001 #2
    Bigfeet

    Bigfeet Registered

    Jun 21, 2001
    in my own little spot... don't touch me!
    Go for the five, always.

    {here it goes another how many strings arguement}
     
  3. Sep 28, 2001 #3
    gruffpuppy

    gruffpuppy Guest

    Aug 15, 2000
    In your basement.
    I know it has been said a million times but. . .play them both. If you are going to spend this type of money without playing you are not being wise.

    I sold my stingray to get a thumb. To me the StingRay has much wider spacing than the thumb. Maybe I am wrong or maybe it is the way the basses sit on my body. Again back to play before buy. I like the spacing on the Stingray better than the thumb but I also play a Jazz and that is even smaller than the thumb. It is all about adapting.
     
  4. Sep 28, 2001 #4
    Gallient Knight

    Gallient Knight Guest

    Jul 31, 2001
    Milford CT
    Warwick has a wide neck option. Heres the spec's from their web site

    Specs Common to All Warwick Basses:
    Scale: 34" (NEW! - all bolt-ons optionally available in 30", 32" or 35" scales)
    Warwick Black Label M Strings
    Wenge Fingerboard
    String Spacing: all 4 strings = 19 mm
    all 5 & 6 strings = 16.5 mm
    all wideneck and Streamer Stage I (5 & 6 strings) = 20 mm
    Satin Colors: Natural, Burgundy Red, Ocean Blue, Nirvana Black, Emerald Green, Honey Violin, Turquoise Blue, French Violet
    Left Handed Versions Available
    Fretless Versions Available

    Technical specifications for all current Warwick Bass Guitars are availble in both U.S. and Metric measurements and are produced in an environmentally friendly electronic format. They are setup in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (.pdf) and require that you have the FREE Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. That's right... FREE! If you don't already have the Acrobat Reader installed click the button below to download it now.
     
  5. Sep 29, 2001 #5
    Deano Destructo

    Deano Destructo Stingray & Serek addict. Hasn't slept since 1979. Supporting Member

    Dec 10, 2000
    Southwest Texas
    Wide neck id only for bolt ons though and I'm buying used ,thanx though:(
     
  6. Sep 29, 2001 #6
    lo-end

    lo-end Guest

    Jun 15, 2001
    PA
    I say go for the 5 string. Once you get used to it, (it'll take about a week) it will be just as useful as the 4, but with the b string! Much more versatile, and you can play with detuned guitars no problem.
     
  7. Sep 30, 2001 #7
    onebassplayer

    onebassplayer Guest

    Jun 20, 2000
    Silver Spring, MD
    Get the five... if you haven't already.