clauster Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've now had a full week with Waynepunkdude's 5 stringer - Wesley. I was hoping to not get on with 5 strings at all, so I could consign it to the "been there, done that, don't want to go back" file. Next on the list of preferred outcomes was to love it and decide I need to get a 5 string instead of my 4. In other words I wanted to know whether the right choice for me is four or five strings. What I found was some things are easier on a five string. I have small hands and didn't expect to get on with the broader neck, but the tighter string spacing made playing across the E, A, D & G much easier. I also came up with some things I wouldn't have come up with on my four stringer, and loved the two octave range in one hand position. BUT, other things are easier on a four. So for me the answer is, when funds allow, I'd like a five to go with my four. Possibly more than I'd like the P bass I've been gassing for for quite a while now. Many thanks for the borrow of Wesley Wayne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greene-Mann Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I had one of the acrylic wesleys when i was back in school...i personaly hated the sound of it however had the same experience with liking the extra range...I then changed it over to E-C and much prefered it...age 16 i bought my Jazz V, which was the only bass i played for 2 years lol Dont dismiss the P-Bass...just get a 5 Stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Here you go Squier 5 string P-shaped Jazz bass ,.. for good money. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=51808&view=findpost&p=514639"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=514639[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='514878' date='Jun 15 2009, 11:24 PM']Here you go Squier 5 string P-shaped Jazz bass ,.. for good money. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=51808&view=findpost&p=514639"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=514639[/url][/quote] Heh, thanks for the plug, Oldgit! Was tempted to do it myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='rjb' post='515049' date='Jun 16 2009, 10:05 AM']Heh, thanks for the plug, Oldgit! Was tempted to do it myself![/quote] You are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 If funds allowed, I'd be very tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 [quote name='clauster' post='515401' date='Jun 16 2009, 03:50 PM']If funds allowed, I'd be very tempted.[/quote] Ah well I'm no hurry to flog it, so feel free to PM me anytime if it's your kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 Well, in the end a week turned into 6! Having always had 4 string passive basses, over half of them Fender Ps, it's really openend my eyes and ears. Do I want a five string? Yes! Enough to part with my 'vette? Maybe. I've got a few bits earmarked for selling, once they're gone I might have enough for a used Ibanez ATK305, but if I don't get back into the Warwick over the next few weeks that'll be up for grabs too and hopefully I'll be able to get a G&L Tribute L2500 - 5 strings, able to produce my favourite tones (P & J) and lots more besides (MM) and I can get used to active tones as well. Bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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