Greetings from Sheffield (the UK variant)

[ColdFusion]

Hi all, guitarist-turned-bassist in a folk-metal ceilidh band here! 

I've been using an Ibanez Ergodyne 4 string since forever, but looking to make the switch to a 5 string and thought I would sign up here for some help and advice.  

 

Would rather like one of the Schecter Model-T Exotic 5 strings, so if anyone here is looking to sell theirs then get in touch :). 

 

 

 

[SpondonBassed]

Welcome CF.

[Goliath_FX]

Welcome, I'm from just up the road! 

[Rewbass]

Welcome to the best bass forum. 

[ColdFusion]

On 07/08/2025 at 23:00, Goliath_FX said:

Welcome, I'm from just up the road! 

 

Oh awesome! A local! 

[Crusoe]

Welcome!

[ezbass]

[simisker]

Hello, local bassist!  

 

Folk-metal, eh? Smashing! Let us know when you do Sheff area gigs, and I may well pop along

[Goliath_FX]

10 hours ago, ColdFusion said:

 

Oh awesome! A local! 

 

Aye just off the A1 at Upton

[Peejay]

Welcome mate

Ex-Sheffield person here. Just a little further up the A1 near Selby.

[Stub Mandrel]

Welcome to Basschat. You'll know this stretch of road then...

 

 

[Stub Mandrel]

On 05/08/2025 at 10:09, ColdFusion said:

switch to a 5 string and thought I would sign up here for some help and advice.

 

It's worth just noodling at first and getting used to playing scales across the full width of the neck. Also try playing songs you know with less movement along the neck.

 

It's quite easy to get lost at first, and muting becomes a fair bit harder. You'll start by incorporating the odd low notes.

 

The more you switch the less you will get 'stuck' in one mindset so don't abandon the 4.