b7l4s Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 [quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1401970063' post='2468762'] I guess it depends on whether you naturally use the top (high) or bottom string to orient yourself, I do the former so was able to instantly play a 5 when I first got one (played it at rehearsal that same night). Id be royally stuffed playing a 6 though. [/quote] Absolutely - the first time I ever picked up a 5 I realised that my 'mental map' - which sounds better than it is - was completely based around the fattest string being tuned to E... Everything changes when that changes, especially because for me at least my right hand wants to work around that string and forcing it to do everything from the second string gets confusing very quickly. Now if anyone made a 3 string... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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