Letting go of my 4's?

[thepurpleblob]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1383393696' post='2263964']
This I don't understand. I'm the player I am never mind what band I'm in!

I the band insists on dictating the gear I use, and they're paying enough, then I'll change but not otherwise.
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As in... "which bass will I take?". Nothing more philosophical than that. One tends to gravitate towards a particular bass. Well, I do anyway.

[White Cloud]

[quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1383390262' post='2263899']
I keep thinking "I'm a five string player" and then the next year something (e.g. the band) changes and it's "I'm a four string player". I've always played both more-or-less interchangeably; I've never been sure what side of the fence I sit. Anyway, it's always an excuse to get new stuff if you change your mind.
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I would not limit myself by ever having the frame of mind that "I am a 4 string player" or "I am a 5 string player". Why limit your options?

I am a bass player. The instrument that I decide to use is the tool that I have decided to deploy for the musical situation I am involved in.

[thepurpleblob]

You guys are reading something into what I wrote that wasn't intended. However, be my guest

[Greggo]

I've been playing a 5 for 13 years only to discover I actually much prefer playing a 4 string. I have used the low B as fair bit, but in all honesty I play better on a 4. I kind of want to get rid of my last 5er but part of me thinks as I've only one of each now whether there is reason to or not. But I do play it and wish it had one string less, even though it sounds good.

[discreet]

A white bathroom suite natch, and lots of glass and chrome. A bidet is fun if you have room for it.

[Greggo]

[quote name='Greggo' timestamp='1383509577' post='2265318']
I've been playing a 5 for 13 years only to discover I actually much prefer playing a 4 string. I have used the low B as fair bit, but in all honesty I play better on a 4. I kind of want to get rid of my last 5er but part of me thinks as I've only one of each now whether there is reason to or not. But I do play it and wish it had one string less, even though it sounds good.
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I'm so fickle. Did one band practice just using a four. Turns out I massively missed the low B. It makes a better thumb rest than a pickup, my playing style is definitely better and I use low strings it far more than I realised..

[Skol303]

Well... it's done! I've now sold my 4-strings (two in total). The last one gets couriered off tomorrow, so there's no going back.

That leaves me with one bass: a Peavey Cirrus BXP5; one in the making; and one I have my eye on

Feels good. Less clutter at home and more room for instruments I'm going to be keen to play.

I might put together a 4 as a DIY Frankenbass project at some point in future. Until then I'm now 5's all the way.

[stingrayPete1977]

Thats how I felt,all neat and in order,just a choice of colour for me these days

[fretmeister]

I've been thinking more about this and I'm going to do the same.

I'm planning to end up with a pair of Marleaux 5 strings. So my 4 strings and my Dingwall ABZ5 will be going.

It will be a bit odd, but the Marleaux gets all my attention anyway. The others just sit there and look pretty!

[uncle psychosis]

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1386151124' post='2296331']
I've been thinking more about this and I'm going to do the same.

I'm planning to end up with a pair of Marleaux 5 strings. So my 4 strings and my Dingwall ABZ5 will be going.

It will be a bit odd, but the Marleaux gets all my attention anyway. The others just sit there and look pretty!
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I'll believe it when I see it!

[Twigman]

I've never ever even picked up a 5.
I doubt I will ever have this dillema.

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Just don't have a pink bathroom! So wrong on many levels