Is it "cooler" to play a 4 string bass?

[-Asdfgh-]

I don't have much up there, so I might wear a cool hat,

Jaco only needed four. And a hat.

 

[58kites]

Everybody who is cool knows, two string basses are where it's at.

 

[Geri O]

When I played 4-string basses, I was laughed at and pointed at and was told my parents dress me funny.

Not really, but it’s no worse than the title or a lot of the responses here in 34 friggin pages…..

 

[craigmack1979]

If you mean droning or resonating out, then that's not the fault of the bass, it's the player's poor technique.

The point I’m making is if you or anyone else can’t master 4 stri

If you mean droning or resonating out, then that's not the fault of the bass, it's the player's poor technique.

let me repeat myself some people playing 5 string bass and making noise …. If you can’t play 4 string it’s very wise to get 5 . I don’t care what anyone play unless they sound like crap . My point is play what you can handle . I

If you mean droning or resonating out, then that's not the fault of the bass, it's the player's poor technique.

correct thx for making my point for me appreciate you .

 

[Snert]

If you can’t play 4 string it’s very wise to get 5

Why? Your post makes little sense.

 

[J Wilson]

This has gone way past done.

How in the hell it is somehow a test of musical manhood, how cool you are, or if you're a better musician judged by how many strings your bass has? If you're some how insecure because of this anxiety, that's a YOU problem, not an US problem.

Grow up, get a life, and play WHATEVER suits you and helps you make your best music, whatever that is. That's the only thing that matters.

This topic has gotten old enough to draw flies. Get over it.

 

[Artman]

When were 4 strings out of fashion ?

Much of the 1980's and 1990's.

 

[craigmack1979]

Why? Your post makes little sense.

Left out not … thx

 

[350125g0]

"Is it 'cooler' to play a 4 string bass?"

Yes.

 

[Jefenator]

It's cooler sometimes.