Re: 4 String Bass or 5 String Bass

[ditch wrestler <ditchwrestler@yahoo.com>]

Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, solo) had a custom-made 3-string MusicMan: it just had the low three - E, A, and D.  It went up in flames when Tony's studio barn burned down.

 

Then you've got Steve Swallow whose five string is E, A, D, G, and B and he plays with a pick.

 

There's no easy/clear/simple answer to the 4 vs. 5 (or 6) string dilemma - lots of factors like string spacing, cost etc. are all factors that should be considered in terms of overall tone and comfort level.  Try a bunch in your LMS and see which one works for you.  If you want to pole a group of bassists, check out The Bottom Line list-serv or search the archives - http://www.bass-list.com/

 

 

Ted Harms. 

--------- Original Message --------
From: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
To: "Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com"

Subject: 4 String Bass or 5 String Bass
Date: 08/05/06 13:23


I was considering getting a bass guitar (again) for home recording purposes
(and looping). I had a 4 string before that I used to add bass to my
compositions. I was wondering if, for grins, if I should purchase a 5 string
just to try out. Is there any compelling reason to get a 5 string? THX!

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Paul Richards

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