More than four strings?

Gimme a break, Patrick. Just deal with it.
Doc

 

lotsa people still play 4's becuase thats all they need, either they're music isn't that exploratory (doesn't mean bad) or they just feel at home on 4's. MOST people will by an extended string bass to allow them to transpose easier or solo higher or something, thats why quite a few session players and professional cover band bassists can be seen with 5,6, and 7 stings.
just imagine what kinda stuff jaco would be doin if was still with us...what with 5's 6's and 7's etc.

*Si*

 

i'm a 4 string players. it's all i need. but i'm not a pro. when you deal with a pro, you have to keep in mind that 5 string is the standard today. and this is nothing exceptional. think this way: you play the piano and now you have the same piano with a larger number of white shiny thing to beat. that's great!! you'll have to be upset is the standard of the future will be a 3 strings bass...

 

i stared on 4's, and now play 5's exclusively. i prefer the more substantial neck in my hands, as well as the B string as a thumbrest. however, my main reason for playing a 5 isnt the solo capabilities (i prefer to just sit back, relax, and groove) its simply i am addicted to those low frequencies that are known to shake ones internal organs. have a nice day

 

The "point" is basically two points.

1. Extended range
2. Less position shifting.

 

Well, just because you don't "get it" now, Patrick, doesn't mean you won't wake up and "get it" later. Keep your ears open and maybe it'll come to you.

 

To some it just feels more comfortable. I started on a 5er. I can play a four but a fatter neck with that added string just is more comfortable to me. Its nice to be able to play e fifth fret rather than an open e, the sound is very different. It can add emphases in spots where that’s needed.

 

I Play both without a problem I just think people
are have fear of 5 and above . While they are not
for everbody the thing that kept me away was stories that I heard from other people . When I got my Stingray 5 it took me a about a week to get comfortble with it. Now I switch between the 4
and 5 all the time with out any problems.

 

A chord sounds so good on a six or a five with a high C.

 

less than four's even better.
Bill Dickens has seen the light!

 

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another new convert-

 

Shut it. There is a point to more than four Pat. Deal with it.

 

Ok, I'll let you guys in on a secret - this 'more than 4 string' thing, it's a conspiracy. The string manufacturers are in cahoots ... you know... just to sell more strings. Pat is absolutely right - THERE'S NO POINT TO HAVING MORE THAN 4! Oh, one other thing (in case y'all didn't know), Jaco only needed 4.


(Someone had to say it..... again.)

 

Flea hasn't played a 5-string since the recording of Blood Sugar Sex Magik and he has never played a 5-string live.

 

But he DID.