Hey guys!
I have a question about 5-string basses that popped into my head a few mins ago which I can't seem to find the answer to... For those who have 4-string basses and 5-string basses...
If you can play alternative tunings with a 5-string bass in standard (Im always hearing if you play drop C#, you should use a 5-string), then why bother owning a 4-string bass when the 5-string bass can playing in 3 tunings without turning the machineheads?
Like in my band, we play standard tuning, drop D and drop C# (maybe even drop B in future) and if I just change the notes around using a 5-string bass for songs I've written already with a 4-string bass say in... drop C#, then I can play these 3 tunings by just simply keeping my 5-string bass in standard tuning.
Do people own a 4-string bass as well just for the sake of it? Or just for the reason of not having the Low B string in the way when you want to play standard with the other 4-strings?
Discuss