I've been looking into getting a bass for a bit now and I need help with a few things.
Firstly, I can't decide if I want a 5 string or a 4 string. The pros of the 5 string would be not needing to downtune it and having the extra high range, the downside being I may not need that lower string for many a song so it may get in my way. The 4 string won't be in my way, but I'll have to downtune it to play stuff in B and such and it will have a smaller neck. I guess my question is will I be fine with a 4 string, or should I just get the 5 string to avoid the hassles?
Secondly, what is a good amp brand/model and what is a good size/wattage to play live in small places. Keeping in mind my total budget for a bass and an amp are around $300 buying all used stuff.
Thanks in advance for any advice you may be able to share.
Firstly, I can't decide if I want a 5 string or a 4 string. The pros of the 5 string would be not needing to downtune it and having the extra high range, the downside being I may not need that lower string for many a song so it may get in my way. The 4 string won't be in my way, but I'll have to downtune it to play stuff in B and such and it will have a smaller neck. I guess my question is will I be fine with a 4 string, or should I just get the 5 string to avoid the hassles?
Secondly, what is a good amp brand/model and what is a good size/wattage to play live in small places. Keeping in mind my total budget for a bass and an amp are around $300 buying all used stuff.
Thanks in advance for any advice you may be able to share.