Newbie bass question...

[rylche]

what slapwalkpop said is right, though bear in mind that they are many different types of intended tunings for 5strings and 6 strings. if i did remember correctly, Jauqo-III X of talkbass had a sub-contra bass , tuned with the highes t string the E string of normal 4bangers.

 

[bass74]

i own an SRX 500.....

Hi Wraith,

I'm interested to get the Ibanez SRX500 too. How much did it cost you? Did you get it from Swee Lee?

 

[wraith]

pm-ed ya...

 

[slapwalkpop]

rylche: thats some special case la haha

 

[rylche]

haha yah i know but some people well, i think i read somewhere that this guy bought a 5string and realised it after purchase that it had a high C instead of low b!

 

[wraith]

That bass was probably modded from its original config. Some people do that cuz they feel the high C is more useful to them than a low B.

 

[exin]

i used to play a 4-stringed when i first started off. Need more low end range so i bought a 5-string next, after that i'd been a pure 5-stringer. There are some advantages and disadvantages to 5-stringer compared to 4-stringers or some call it extended range instruments ... meaning 5-strings or more.

Advantage

1. You get more range especially lower end range/or higher end if you string it with a high C. I'm a low end person, i love my low notes. I think it's an advantage if you learn how to utilize your low notes thus extending the spectrum of your band/music you are playing. Mad contra bassist include anthony jackson, yves carbonne, bill dickens ... check them out ..

Disadvantages

1. You'd find it harder to slap and move around, e.g. double thumb, linear slapping and stuff but after a while you'll get used to it, i'm used to it now ...

2. Playing will require more detailed techniques for string muting, now you have a low B to worry about that goes .. "hummmmmmmmmm" .. so it's irritating if you dunno how to string mute properly

3. Scale length, you'll find it a challenge to find a decent 5-string bass around with a 34" scale due to physics but it's not hard. Especially looking for good extended range basses, the main issue is clarity, if your extended strings are muffled ... really no point having it ...

 

[zel]

ahhh i see...ok..thnx lots...useful info