Been playing for 49 years and for the last 25 of those, it's been five string for everything. Still play my fours but mostly at home only, taking two fives if gigging.
Worth waiting for the pictures Neeps. I have a Gibson Explorer and agree with your comments on stability on a strap, size of case etc. Good man - hope you enjoy this for yonks and yonks and yonks. 👍😎