If i play a 4 string bass, how hard will it be to play a 6 string bass?
[2009-03-01 10:22:27]

Q: I am currently playing on a 4 string bass for 5 months and my dad said in a year he will either buy me a 4 string gibson or a 6 string bass. Which should i play? Is it hard to switch?

A: The only differnce will be mostly in the right hand since the strings are slightly closer. Their is no adjustment whatsoever besides what I have explained.
The 6-string will gives you more versatility due to the 2 extra strings although, 5-strings

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Can you tune a 6-string bass down to standard guitar tuning?
[2010-02-14 11:24:39]
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I recently picked up an Ibanez GSR206 6-string bass. I wanted to tune it to EADGBE like the Fender Bass VI. What would happen if I tuned it to this tuning?


You could tune it an octave or two lower with the same notes, but if you tried it in the same octave the strings would probably snap.

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Whats the diffrence in playing a bass guitar from a 6 string guitar?

my main concern would be bass technique is pretty damn important, a guitarist can get away with having slightly sloppy technique but a bassist with bad technique is very noticable from the buzzing noise he will get  the lack of strength in his... bassists don’t rely on belting out notes, in fact there is many a case when a bass that is tight with the drummer is better (eg the pixies music). If your bass is a four string it is strung E,A,D,G just like the guitar’s last four strings....

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Why do people play 4 string bass guitar when 6 string bass is probably easier?
[2009-12-23 01:43:28]
Primus People

Well for guitar players anyway, if a guitar player wants to move onto bass then why doesn't he choose a 6 string, it has exactly the same tuning as a 6 string guitar so all of the old chords/scale shapes still apply to it? its like playing a guitar through


A 6 string is not easier to play and more confusing because the EXTRA strings is at the Bottom end and not tuned like a guitar. :)

The tuning is usually B E A D G C which is the standard tuning and NOT like a guitar.

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What are some good songs using a 6 string bass?
[2009-02-27 18:49:37]
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I just got a six string and i only know one song utilizing the high C. I need some more songs. I have been playing for 6 years so the difficulty dosent really matter, i just need some more.


Les Claypool played a six string on his album Sailing the Seas of Cheese,
Jerry Was a Race Car Driver is played on a six string.

Stu Hamm uses one for most of his stuff...

Same for John Pattitucci on a lot of his

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