Wish One 6 or 5 strings?

We actually can't decide what YOU need or not. Let your hands, your ears and your music decide, the results will be much better!

 

What kind of music do you play?

 

It's useless if you don't feel the need to jump up another string when your playing.

IDK, I'd defiantly suggest trying one out first. Or maybe even tuning your 5 string so that instead of the B-E-A-D-G it's -E-A-D-G-C

 

If you want to know if you need that fifth string get a new set of strings with a C string included and switch them around. If you like that new string and find yourself missing the low B then go for it. Depending on where you live you may have to get the strings online. I know somebody that uses a guitar string too but I think that'd be a bad idea. It's all up to you.

 

+1 - Now there's a good idea ... you'll know if you like a higher string.

Can't you just got to a music store, and try some?

 

I own both. (same make/model)

OVERALL.. my preference is a 6 string between the 2..

to my taste, I prefer the thinnner/flatter neck of a 6..

The C string is useful for ballads and chording.

Guess that when I pull out the 6 string, folks also perceive the playing to be a bit better

Note.. I also have a bass strung BEAD.. this is just as about useful as a 5 string...

Biggest consideration is that your amp gear may change with the different tunings.. When starting on 5/6 my low B would crack up my prior setup.