It is worthwhile remembering that one of the main advantages of a 5 string is not just having five or so more lower notes available below the low E. It is much more advantageous that you can play certain lines more effectively on a 5 string as you have a better chance to keep your hand around the same position on the fretboard and don’t need to move “down” to reach an E, F, F#, but can reach those on the B string instead.
Yes, there’s that, and that is an important and frequently overlooked benefit of the 5 string. Thanks for pointing that out @joergkutter
You missed the point of my clarification.
What’s the D string equivalent of the 21st fret of the G string?
Name the popular song that requires the 21st fret of the G string
Totally off-point. But this has already dragged out way too far for the simple clarification I was trying to make. So consider it let go.
Okay, but I was hoping you would explain what point you were trying to make.
Thank you for that. I might go with a 5 strings bass. Also my band mates told to give a try.
Are both Yamaha correct?
I will might go with ESP LTD B205SM. Those days I am going into shop and try this bass out. I need to feel it
I currently have, and foresee in the reasonable future, no use for any notes above the 17th fret on any string. And if I do, I will play a different song.
I agree @John_E . I’m also really curious what song that is that requires the low notes of the B string PLUS the 21st fret of the G string. That’s some serious range!
I guess I’ll never find out…
Good Vibrations goes up to fret 15 or 16, and that’s pretty high for a bass line.
Does it also require the B string? If not, then I would just play it on my EADG bass. That’s my point. I seriously doubt Carole Kaye ever played on a BEAD bass or even a 5 string. Prove me wrong?
ESPs a good brand. GC has several used for under $400, haven’t checked Reverb.
To me GC is no risk; I can buy a used bass and return it in 45 days if I don’t like it. I personally need time on a bass to see if I like it. Little too self conscious in a store
That’s the only thing I like about GC, they have stores here where I can return a bass. I’ve bought a couple on Sweetwater that I didn’t like, and had to pay to ship them back. I’ve gotten to the point where I won’t buy anything on Sweetwater if there’s even a remote possibility I may need to return it.
And you can get Sara her candy on the way back from GC if necessary.
I like GCs return policy and little else.
I like Sweetwater’s service, and they have paid for returns, but I haven’t returned anything I haven’t liked yet, but you and I are in different circumstances. I have to take a ferry to get to a guitar store, so shipping is cheaper.
Sweetwater warranties for 2 years, GC, when the 45 days are up, you’re SOL.
I bought my Squier P Bass for just over $200 on GC, there’s some good deals to be had. It is mint. And you can have confidence in the condition they list.
But new is also good to.
Perfect Kiss
She’s Lost Control
(Nice Rick, Hooky
two of the most popular songs in their respective genres
Saving for posterity
This was my finding too, though. None that I typicallywould play did that I found.
Yes, and at the price point, can’t be beaten for quality and performance.
Another fine choice