A question for 5 string bassists

[Gio]

@Mac

I was just wondering if there is any major issues when changing from 4 to 5 strings ( if indeed you played 4 strings before) ?

There’s a physical and mental adjustment - but it comes together fairly quickly.
Having said that - I do have a wonderful cautionary tale I love to share:

Stories with Basses

@gmunatsi reminded me (thanks!) that I had a story to tell on the not-always-obvious dangers of going from 4 string to 5 string. Here goes: The Cautionary Tale of This One Bass Player I Saw One Time I was at a concert because my lady love was singing in a gospel choir, and they were part of a 3 -all-gospel-band bill. Since she was in the choir, I knew a few folks from the choir and band. I’d seen them before. They were great. Full of fire and energy and grooves. Fun times had by all. Th…