bass guitar question????

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 02-11-2008, 05:46 PM

there are 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string bass guitars what is the difference between them?

mheisig · 02-11-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

there are 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string bass guitars what is the difference between them?

Well the 4-string has 2 less strings than the 6-string, and 1 less than the 5-string. The 5-string has 1 more than the 4-string and 1 less than the 6-string. The 6-string has 2 more than the 4-string and 1 more than the 5-string.

Even more interesting, the 4-string has half as many strings as the 8-string, twice as many as the 2-string.

It's been a long, long day...

Redskins247 · 02-11-2008, 06:07 PM

4string is the standard, has E, A, D, and G string....5 string bass has a low B string...6 string can have a low F# string or high B string

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 02-11-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mheisig

Well the 4-string has 2 less strings than the 6-string, and 1 less than the 5-string. The 5-string has 1 more than the 4-string and 1 less than the 6-string. The 6-string has 2 more than the 4-string and 1 more than the 5-string.

Even more interesting, the 4-string has half as many strings as the 8-string, twice as many as the 2-string.

It's been a long, long day...

Well i should have been more specific.

SkinEmAll · 02-11-2008, 10:40 PM

Although Im a drummer and not a bass player, I have been around plenty of bass players in my time. I will say that if you are gonna just rock out, 4 string is all you need, its the standard. If you go beyond that you better make sure you know how to use all of them, and use them well. Most of the bass players I worked with or knew or just saw them play somewhere who had more than 4 strings, completely kicked much ass. Usually they were schooled or naturally gifted musicians playing jazz, funk or very technical hard rock/metal. But you can kick all the ass you need to with 4 strings.

SkinEmAll · 02-14-2008, 09:09 AM

so have you decided which way to go?

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 02-14-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinEmAll

so have you decided which way to go?

yeah i got a 4 string and ur a drummer where u from?

70Chip · 02-14-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

Speaking of rocking out - My son Marc and his band Sorfingr are playing this Sunday at an Exposure concert for the 9:30 Club. Marc plays electric guitar. I'm so excited!! They are only 14, but they sure do sound great!

Rock n Roll Mom. That's cute.

firstdown · 02-14-2008, 11:31 AM

I have only played in bands with a 4 string bass player. I'm a drummer.

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02-11-2008, 06:07 PM	#3
Redskins247 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 277	Re: bass guitar question???? 4string is the standard, has E, A, D, and G string....5 string bass has a low B string...6 string can have a low F# string or high B string

02-11-2008, 10:40 PM	#5
SkinEmAll Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BillysBurg, Va. Posts: 489	Re: bass guitar question???? Although Im a drummer and not a bass player, I have been around plenty of bass players in my time. I will say that if you are gonna just rock out, 4 string is all you need, its the standard. If you go beyond that you better make sure you know how to use all of them, and use them well. Most of the bass players I worked with or knew or just saw them play somewhere who had more than 4 strings, completely kicked much ass. Usually they were schooled or naturally gifted musicians playing jazz, funk or very technical hard rock/metal. But you can kick all the ass you need to with 4 strings.

02-14-2008, 09:09 AM	#6
SkinEmAll Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BillysBurg, Va. Posts: 489	Re: bass guitar question???? so have you decided which way to go?

02-14-2008, 11:31 AM	#9
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 49 Posts: 15,189	Re: bass guitar question???? I have only played in bands with a 4 string bass player. I'm a drummer.

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