macp Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Good evening all Newbie here from cheshire.A bit about myself im (ahem) 42yrs old married with 1 child.I took up bass many years ago not seriously though and sadly I gave it up shortly after when I discovered drink and women.Not sure which order though.My music tastes extend all over the place but my first love would have to be soul/funk. So here I am several years on feeling inspired and wanting to take it up again.Im not expecting to get into a band but Im doing this for my own pleasure at the moment.I dont want to think too deeply about this but can I ask the forum there opinion on whether I should go for a 4, 5 or 6 string bass.I dont want to spend anymore than £150 to £200. My brother is a bass player and has just bought a Shine 6 string.He reckons after seeing me tinkering with his 6 string that I could comfortably go for one myself.He himself says that playing a 6 string over a 4 string has been a revelation for him and he wishes he had done it sooner. Thanks for reading and hopefully replying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hey, Welcome to basschat really good to hear that your back into it again! Z x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi macp and welcome Post your 4,5 or 6 question in 'Basses' or 'general discussion' and wait for the fun to start. Personally, anything more than 4 muddles me, but as you've been giving your fingers a bit of a break, you'll probably slot straight into the whole multi-string soul-funk thing with no probs! Cheers Skank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 welcome to the party i'm a little biased, but i would say go for a 6er! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassbiker Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hi Just joined the site myself but I would say that how many strings depends what music you're into. I bought and quickly sold a 5 string bass because I realised that I didn't need more than 4 for the bands that I'm in. I feel comfortable and confident on a 4 string but it was an awkward new learning experience adding a bottom B. It also rattled my speakers a little too much. Each to their own I suppose, there will always for and against's but no right and wrongs. Andy BB (the ageing rocker) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macp Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Thanks all I will try the 5 & 6 but I think I will probably go for the 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG.J Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Welcome aboard! Myself = 4 strings enough? Tried going 5 string but always went back to 4! Cheers Justin (Cheshire) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macp Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Bought it and went for the 5 string very pleased with it.Im considering a set of amplified headphones can anyone suggest a supplier ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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