Musicman20 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I've been practicing on 5ers for some time but not gigged with them. I finally rehearsed with some guys I've been getting together and I took the Big Al 5. The string spacing is exactly the same as a Stingray 5/Sterling 5. I've got used to it. The thing is, playing with one guitarist who is very much a Johnny Marr type player, and uses a Roadworn Strat from time to time, the lower notes really thickened things up. He chimes away quite far up the neck and the bass really needs to fill that gap, and a 5er did it very well, plus it actually allowed me to make up more interesting bass lines. I now think any type of band can benefit from a 5 string...even original indie/mod stuff that doesn't usually have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I now prefer to play a 5, not because I use the B string (I hardly ever play notes on it) but because I much prefer to have the B-string as a thumbrest in every position!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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