Warwick comparo, 4 or 5?

[Rumzini]

Was thinking of making the jump from 4 to 5 string. I would like a Warwick Thumb. Found a used neck thru 4 for $1100...or get the new bolt on wide neck 5 for $1500? We currently have 2 original metal songs that I could use the B string on. Of course if I get a 5 I would write accordingly. Just not sure...is there anyone that was in my place? Is it basically sink or swim? How long did it take you to ghet accustomed to a 5? It seems when Iplay a five in hthe shops I always hit the B string on accident...not good.

 

[Lyle Caldwell]

Depends on your playing level and how often you practice. I've been playing bass for about ten years, and when I got the 5, I practiced about 4 hours a day. By the third day, no problems.

 

[slicecom]

Personally i wouldnt get either. I would hold out for a 5 string neck thru thumb. I went 5 string after my first bass and after a day or so with my 5 string i could never go back to 4. Same with neck thru. I love all that sustain (of course this is more or less significant depending on the type of music you play). So now that you know what I would do, out of your 2 choices, i would reccomend the 5 string.

 

[StarchMan]

The bolt-on 5 wide neck is very thick in the neck compared to most basses of that nature. Make sure you play it before you buy it. Warwicks are always a hit or miss. I'd go with the neckthrough if there was any doubt.

 

[Rumzini]

Thnx everyone so far....I had a thought that if I go with the 4 string neck thru...at least it seems like it would hold its value a bit better. Then in a year or so when I may be a bit more ready for a 5, and want to sell the 4 I wouldn't be in bad shape. I've played the wide neck for just a minute at the shop...it's been the most comfortable 5'er thus far. I really like the spacing for my right hand...I'm a bigger dude.

 

[karrot-x]

It's times like these that I miss my 5 string vette . I need to get enough money to get a 5 Neck/thru or 5 FNA Jazzman. If I were you I'd hold until I found a 5 N/T.

 

[b-monkey]

warwicks are a GREAT investment, you can get about any sound out of them. when i went from 4 to 5 it took only a few days to get used to it, before you know it it will feel dinky and small, lol. and like you i have bigger hands, now i play a 'wick 6 and i feel right at home after adjusting.
good luck!

 

[Zooberwerx]

Thumb 5's have the reputation for being markedly headstock heavy (can you say "neck-dive"?). If that's not a problem, go for it! In terms of comfort, I prefer the more traditional styles like the Streamer, Corvette, Jazzman, etc. Enjoy!

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