newbie needs help

[HeavyDuty]

It seems some are deadset against beginners getting a 5 stringer.but i'm going for it.

Good for you! You'll do fine.

last thing,so if i do get a 5 stringer,should i just take the fifth string out for the time being.im afraid i'll hit it by accident and screw up al my notes

No - all the strings need to be there to keep the neck under proper tension. One common way of playing a five is to use the low B as a rest for your thumb when you're playing the higher strings - that prevents the string from vibrating and keeps you located.

 

[airderm]

alright people..thanks for everything.i have my eyes set on a white bass (with 5 strings of course).it seems to be calling my name evrytime i drop by the guitar shop.dont know much about the make (timber,maple?!) but it looks pretty decent.costs about 300..i know i shld never ever base my decision to buy it or not just by the way it looks,so im getting my friend who plays bass to try it out and tell me how it feels.

about the amp...they guy at the shop is offering me a 15 watt amp for $150,a 25 one at $235,and a 100W one for 300 smackeroos?!!i'll defintely get one of the smaller ones?will a 15W one be good enuf?