Re: 4 String Bass or 5 String Bass

["mark t" <aleatoric12@gmail.com>]

Compelling?  Lower notes!  I personally got a 4.....but I am a
minimalist by nature.  If you want the really low tones got with 5
string.....depends on the music and such.  5 strings are a little
harder to play.  My suggestion go to a music store and play a 5 string
than play a 4 string....see what you like better and if you really
need that low B.  I was debating between 5 and 4 for awhile and went
with 4.  However if you are considering a bass for looping 5 might be
nice to have a little wider tonal range.  I use my bass for strictly
recording and jamming....looping is all about the guitar for me. 
later.

On 5/8/06, paulrichard10@adelphia.net <paulrichard10@adelphia.net> wrote:
> 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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