Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

[Loserchief]

Re: Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

our bassist plays a six string warwick vampyre(that thing is sweet!) and it rocks. He uses all strings and has a really fat and powerfull bass sound. i say multistrings rock.

 

[CapoFirstFret]

Re: Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

I have a 5 string stingray, and I play in an alt. rock/pop band and in a lot of blues bands, and I'm telling you, having that low D and Eb have really opened up a lot of options when playing the blues..also having a good closed position grip for blues songs in E has been great...my Ernie Ball is GREAT for that low 5 action....plays amazingly, had a very little transition curve, and the B is nice a thick sounding, without being overly muddy

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

I own a 4 string, and it´s enuogh for most applications.

But sometimes I really miss the extra range of a 5 or a 6 string, especially when playing with people that downtune.

And I´m seriously considering picking up Armotron´s 8 string Galveston, just a cash problem

It´s all about chording and melodic possibliities. I personally often miss some of the things I can do on a 5 or 6 string when I´m playing the 4 (like holding a groove down on the b while "spacing it" up on the upper registers), but for "locking in the groove" 4 is enough.

 

[Marinblues]

Re: Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

Hey, this really makes me think....did I make a mistake in buying a 4 string bass?

I was just watching my only bass instructional video (Jaco's) and he seems to manage ok with 4 strings....

 

[pac112]

Re: Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

no multistrings here... one string is enough for me

slade

G-string?

 

[Mephis]

Re: Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

Playability > 6 string bass.

Thats where I stand, Im netural as to whether or not a 5th string is nessary tho.
It depends on the skill level and the bass's quality.

 

[Marinblues]

Re: Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

Playability > 6 string bass.

Thats where I stand, Im netural as to whether or not a 5th string is nessary tho.
It depends on the skill level and the bass's quality.

Can you explain how skill level influences the choice?

thanks.

 

[TheGZeus]

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I have one tuned EADGbe -1 octave from a guitar.

Less moving up and down the neck.
I can slap MOORE easily on 'guitar' spacing, as well so this instrument suits me perfectly.

 

[Marinblues]

Re: Multi-stringed basses - Cool or unnecesary? *Poll*

I have one tuned EADGbe -1 octave from a guitar.

Less moving up and down the neck.
I can slap MOORE easily on 'guitar' spacing, as well so this instrument suits me perfectly.

wow. that unusual, isn't it? So you can live without the low B?


(which string gauges do you use?)