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losing technique??

Discussion in 'Ask Mike Watt [Archived]' started by SSCBA, Jan 14, 2007.


  1. Jan 14, 2007 #1
    SSCBA

    SSCBA

    Oct 14, 2006
    Sunshine Coast, Australia
    Hi!
    first of all I have to say that I'm from Argentina, so sorry for my english.
    Well, the problem is that I've been playing 4 string bass for 3 years, and now I upgraded my ibanez sr300dx to a 5 string spector legend. I like the sound of the bass, but I feel that since playing that bass I lost technique, improvisation, etc, specially in funk-rock songs (red hot chlli peppers). I think that part of the problem is the narrow string spacing of my new bass (16,7 mm)...
    Is this normal when changing from 4 to 5??
    thank you very much!
     
  5. Jan 19, 2007 #2
    scottyd

    scottyd Commercial User

    Nov 17, 2006
    Waco Tx
    Builder/owner Redeemer Basses
    I feel like my four strings spacing is too far apart after playing my five awhile. Its good to change up often.
     
  9. Jan 19, 2007 #3
    Bassist4Life

    Bassist4Life Supporting Member

    Dec 17, 2004
    Buffalo, NY
    I played on a 4 string P-bass for a long time, and then I got a 6 string Yamaha. The strings are closer together on the Yamaha and I actually feel that my technique improved due to the more narrow spacing. I don't play a lot of slap bass, but it is possible on the Yamaha. Chording is easier and the narrow spacing is easier on my hands.

    Joe
     
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