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mnmdudeo7
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Joined: 17 Jun 2007
Posts: 2
Location: houston
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 Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 6:02 pm Post subject: HELP!!! How many strings? |
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| i've been playing an acoustic for a while and there wasn't a hard decision for me to make about how many srtings to get lol, but bass thats a different story, how many strings do i need? i know it probably has something to do with the type of music ur playin' but im not gonna be playin' jazz or scremo stuff just something for normal songs that you hear on the radio, well if you want to inform me on some tihngs just respond or message me, btw im thinking of gettin' a dean metalman bass is this a decent guitar for someone not looking to go pro but good enuff so i won't be sorry i bought crap! thanks for reading this! |
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Ankhanu
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Joined: 02 Oct 2006
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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4 Strings are standard. I suggest that anyone start out on a 4 and if they feel like experimenting with the extra flexibility of more strings later, go for it.
I think Dean makes an alright product, but I'm not THAT familiar with the company.
The question is whether it feels good in your hands and whether it will provide a sound you want, which can only be determined by playing with it. |
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mnmdudeo7
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Location: houston
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| Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| ok thanks you've been a huge help, thanks |
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timkelleher
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Joined: 13 Jul 2007
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well bass is WAAAY different from guitar and the general rule for bass guitars is that more strings mean more range but its hard to play while less strings easier to play but less range a beginer should get a 4string and if you fell embarssed or something equally stupid about playing a 4string think about this many bass players are famous that play 4 strings so i recomend a 4 string unless you are a excellent abillity to bass and decide to get 5 string
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oogie boogie
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Joined: 27 Oct 2008
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Personally, I would recommend starting with a 5. Sure loads of folks use 4, but this is today. Lots of music of all styles require 5 or more, and besides you get ALL of the tones of a 4 plus more. What would you be losing out on by starting on a 5? Nothing. It puts you ahead of the game.
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Ankhanu
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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| oogie boogie wrote: | Personally, I would recommend starting with a 5. Sure loads of folks use 4, but this is today. Lots of music of all styles require 5 or more, and besides you get ALL of the tones of a 4 plus more. What would you be losing out on by starting on a 5? Nothing. It puts you ahead of the game.
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I dunno; I'm a former 5-stringer who's gone back to playing 4 after about a decade of playing 5. Fives don't give you that much extra playing room that you can't get with a 4, and there aren't very many styles that require more than 4 strings. Learning to play on a 4 and achieving the lines that you can easily achieve with a 5 will only make you a better player, which, ultimately puts you leagues ahead of the game. |
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