headbanger_bassist Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 five-string?? i'm just wondering cuz i'm going to get one [hopefully soon]...i'll prolly move on to a six-string too but i'm not sure if you do play a five-string, any advice on which one to get?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycdplayerisbroke Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 what the fuck do u need a five string bass for oh i know why cuz you're cool metal bands have them.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 12, 2004 Author Share Posted May 12, 2004 no because i want to have a heavier string. i dont need to be like my kick ass metal bands, my favorite bassist played a four-string. i just want heavier stuff. so no you dont know why :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Peedston Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I was going to say that nobody really needs a five string bass unless they're in a metal band. :P If you want a heavier sound, just find the little knob on your amp that says "bass" (or 100-250 Hz if you've got a parametric EQ) and crank it up! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 lol no no no i need more!!! more more more!!!!! :P :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Peedston Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 When I wrote "k n o b" it showed up as "doorhandle." :confused: Let's try it again: knob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Peedston Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyboy Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 If i wanted six strings i'd be a guitarist, not a bassist. you should keep playing your four strings bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycdplayerisbroke Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 haha no doubt no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 If i wanted six strings i'd be a guitarist, not a bassist. you should keep playing your four strings bass. two very different things. a six-string bass gives you more range, but OBVIOUSLY its still a bass. i just need lower tones than people who want to do the lighter stuff. if your tones aren't low enough, it'll just be impossible to hear with the guitars tuned so low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycdplayerisbroke Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 you dont even know what the fuck you are talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 of course i dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Peedston Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Play nice, children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycdplayerisbroke Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 you wouldnt even know what to do with a 5 string bass, metal girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 of course i wouldn't pretty-boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Peedston Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 oh snap. YOU SUCKAS GOT SERVED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 uhh....who snapped??? have i?? no dear me i just dont do that. i dont break but he can if he wants to :dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycdplayerisbroke Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 haha ill break your shitty 5 string bass over your back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valleyboy Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 lmao!! you know, today i went to a jazz concert and this guy was playing a five strings bass. maan, he totally sucked. his bass solos were so lame. and he was like, 60 years old. ha if he spent 1/10th of his life learning how to play the bass, he'd be like, god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 23, 2004 Author Share Posted May 23, 2004 haha ill break your shitty 5 string bass over your back lmao dont you wish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas_Man Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 :embarrased: to be human sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headbanger_bassist Posted May 30, 2004 Author Share Posted May 30, 2004 ok..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saddest film Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 ugh 5-string basses are not only for "shitty metal bands" Lots of amazing musicians in other forms of music use 5-string basses (and even 6-string basses.) Marcus Miller plays 4 and 5 string basses, and he is probably one of the best bass players in modern music. To put it simply, you have more range in tone with them. Personally, I don't like them, but that's not to say someone is stupid for wanting to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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