Help needed...4 or 5 string Fretless??

[Wooks]

I really want to buy a fretless bass as it is my birthday soon. But I'm undecided whether to go for a 4 or 5 string. I've got a 4 and 5 string normal. I love the versatility that the 5 offers but I also love my 4 string! If you were in my shoes what would you go for and why? Any thoughts??

[queenofthedepths]

I play 5-string fretless myself and I'd be in a right state without my low B! So you may as well get a 5; there's no reason not to, right?

[Golchen]

[quote name='queenofthedepths' post='174334' date='Apr 11 2008, 08:59 AM']I play 5-string fretless myself and I'd be in a right state without my low B! So you may as well get a 5; there's no reason not to, right?[/quote]


My thinking exactly.

[bassbloke]

If you already play a 5, then if you were to buy a 4 string fretless, I can pretty much guarantee that in a few months, you'll be playing your fretless and you'll look down and think 'sh*t I could really do with a low B for this bit'.

Unfortunately, there's a lot less choice in terms of instruments.

[Wooks]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it!! These were exactly my thoughts on it, it was just my stupid inability to make a decesion for myself A fiver it is!! Has anybody else got any views as to my quandry??

Edited April 11, 2008 by Wooks

[Wooks]

[quote name='Wooks' post='174380' date='Apr 11 2008, 10:09 AM']Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it!! These were exactly my thoughts on it, it was just my stupid inability to make a decesion for myself A fiver it is!! Has anybody else got any views as to my quandry??[/quote]
Any suggestions on makes of 5ers that won't break the bank around the £250 mark, cheapskate that I am