chris_b Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It's the same difference as playing an open A or A on the E string. They are different notes because of the string they are being played on and the position of the note. On a 5 string bass you have the choice of which note is appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 [quote name='Jazzjames' timestamp='1455048262' post='2975469'] I respectfully disagree with this- it sounds different and not always in a good way. [/quote] This is why I went back to four strings - I hate the sound of the lower strings played higher up the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegummy Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 When I tired the sub-300 pounds 5-string, the E on the 5th string did not sound good to me. Obviously that isn't any indicator of how it would sound on a higher quality bass but that's my budget. I was impressed with how the 4-string sounded and felt at that price though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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