Members Annoying Twit Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Nevada music has this presumably in-house review of the 5 string Peavey Millenium BXP 5 string. http://www.nevadamusic.co.uk/Bass_Guitars/Bass_Guitars/Bass/sc1114/p6360.aspx I have often found that there are two types of bassist that purchase 5 string basses, the first type are experienced highly talented musicians who are using all 5 strings to express their creativity and are usually revered by their fellow musicians and band members.However, the second type of bass players who purchase 5 string basses are those who want to be looked upon as a bass diva and mistakenly think that by owning a 5 string bass they have done enough to warrant the respect and acknowledgement of their peers and colleagues, even though they aren't terribly profficient on their instrument ...Therefore my advice is this .... if you are a complete and utter novice then a 5 string bass such as the Peavey Millennium BXP is probably a step too far for you at the moment and that you should consider a simpler 4 string model. Conversely, if you have been playing a for a couple of years and your style of playing is now starting to turn a few heads, then perhaps it's time to spread your wings and try this excellent entry level 5 string model from Peavey ... Comments? Do people agree or disagree with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Last in Line Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I bought a five string, because at the time I frowned upon detuning, and I wanted to play some low Ebs and Ds. I don't feel the same about detuning anymore, but I still use my 5er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassgirl9 Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Comments? Do people agree or disagree with this? Horse caca. My fist bass was a 5 string. I wasn't a god back then and I wasn't someone who wanted to be seen as a god. I just wanted to be able to play lower without sacrificing extra high end. It was also a very pretty blue green colour. Buy what you want and tell them to stuff it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well, unlike BG9, I am a god, and I play a 5 string. It allows me to do godly things in a very godlike manner. I recommend you play one too, if you want to be a god like me.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Valtyr Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 My backup bass is a 5 string. I don't like detuning and the extra note options in every position are nice too. I'm not sure I'd ever go with a 6 string though, never felt the need to go any higher than I can play on my 4 or 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I'm primarily a guitar player. I bought a five-string because it felt more natural (I have a 4-string bass and it's always felt weird to play), no doubt due to being used to six strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Insomniac Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I've always played 4 string basses. I just grew up on the 4 string bass and it's what feels right for me. Play both and pick the bass the feels right for you and fits your style of play. Who cares what any one else thinks anyhow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 From the description: The Peavey Millennium BXP 5-String Bass is deemed to be a starter instrument with a 34" scale and a hard rock-Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard using dot position fret markers. However, this is a contradicting term as there probably aren't many novices or beginners that will choose to start playing on a 5 string instrument - when you're a beginner 4 strings are quite difficult enough thank you very much ... This website is {censored}ing ridiculous. My thoughts, obviously, are that they're morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gonzobassman Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Well, unlike BG9, I am a god, and I play a 5 string. It allows me to do godly things in a very godlike manner. I recommend you play one too, if you want to be a god like me. C7 Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!! I knew a played a 5er for a reson! I just didn't know what it was. Gee Whiz C7! Thanx!!!:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tucson Bass Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 I must not understand the post...Intervals are Intervals weather it is a 4, 5, 6, 7 strings on and on Bass. Makes no political statement to me. My 5 string is the bass with the fewest strings that I own. I tune it E - C so I don't have to have a separate 4 string for tenor bass parts. If I need the low B I use a 6 or 7 string....but they are all played the same! No difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Annoying Twit Posted September 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Thanks for all the comments. I remember a five string versus four string thread some time ago, and the opinion here was very pro five strings. All those Dream Theatre songs if I recall correctly. So on seeing that nevada music comment, thought I'd put it up here for comment. My current ebay auction (few more hours) is for a four string. But if that falls through, one of the obvious next choices is a fiver. Though, I've got an eight year old here who is saying that I should buy one of these: because they are "well cool". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 It's hard to find a better reason to buy an instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Because I wanted one, and it broadens my horizons and tools onhand/applied as a musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Because I like having extra range at my disposal. I play metal, so a low B is a nice touch at time. The high C too (I play a 6 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Annoying Twit Posted September 7, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Ebay turned up a blank today. If a five string is a popular choice, is it not only one small step to here: http://leicester.gumtree.com/leicester/83/27819583.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 i play almost exclusively 5'ers. my hands are huge and they feel comfortable in them. the 5th string is the best place to rest your thumb, imo. you dont have to tune down. even if the song doesnt require you to tune down, you can always add different dimensions to the atmosphere using those lower rumbling notes. if you want a 5 string, dont go for those, because the 5th string on those is not very good. try the Schecters and G&L Tributes instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Givati Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 What a stupid article! And what a bone head who wrote it! I switched from 4 to 5 almost 18 years ago. I've never really thought about the 5 as being a "superior" instrument and I have never looked at myself as being a superior bass player because I play a 5er. I was looking for a bass with active electronics at a lower price at the time and the one I found just happened to be a 5er. But now I wouldn't go back to 4 cause I love the low end. However, I have a 5 frettless that I wished were a 4 cause the low B sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 I play a 5er when I need to go below Eb - although I find a 4string neck to be more comfortable, I don't miss playing in drop tunings to cover modern rock songs... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noramactive Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Excellent statement ! I'm a novice bassist who was saddled with a beautiful Ibanez 305 Dx 5 string from a guitar trade/ purchase, the lateral move to playing bass after 40 yrs of guitar is ENOUGH with out adding the Low 5th B string to it. crawling .......walking ..........running is an excellent mode of progression!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Givati Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 if you want a 5 string, dont go for those, because the 5th string on those is not very good. try the Schecters and G&L Tributes instead. The Lakland low B is great as well. Nice and tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 The Lakland low B is great as well. Nice and tight! I would add Spector and Musicman to that list... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 The Lakland low B is great as well. Nice and tight! yeah, but theyre expensive has hell. if i wasnt counting on the money, i'd recommend buying a Musicman Stingray 5, cose theyre some of the best basses you can get, plus they have the tightest B string i've ever put my hands upon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BikerOnBass Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 Comments? Do people agree or disagree with this? No, buy what you want for the reasons you want. If it's just a case of G.A.S., then so be it. Hell, if we all worried that something was going to be too hard to play, we would still be banging sticks on coffee cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 However, the second type of bass players who purchase 5 string basses are those who want to be looked upon as a bass diva and mistakenly think that by owning a 5 string bass they have done enough to warrant the respect and acknowledgement of their peers and colleagues, even though they aren't terribly profficient on their instrument ... And some people write articles about bassists and post them on the internet in a vain yet futile effort to achieve the respect and acknowledgment of their peers and colleagues.... (and your "acknowledgement" and "profficient" are misspelled) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted September 7, 2008 Members Share Posted September 7, 2008 And some people write articles about bassists and post them on the internet in a vain yet futile effort to achieve the respect and acknowledgment of their peers and colleagues.... (and your "acknowledgement" and "profficient" are misspelled) Exactly. My first and only bass is a 6-string - like another poster mentioned above I started out on guitar and the closer spacing just felt more natural to me. Plus, Ive grown so accustomed to the extended range I wouldnt really consider a 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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