4 or 5

[Da1witdastix]

4 or 5 string i'm a beginner but i'm want to start wit a tight bass nothin cheap...or like "beginner bass" i want somethin any advance bass player have

[Spiritfingers]

4 :wink:

[BACEFINGERS]

It's better to start with a 4. Mostly all of your tab and sheet music is written with a 4 string bass in mind. Besides you don't go from kindergarten straight to 12th grade, it's a gradual process. Some have started with a 5 string as their first bass and there is nothing wrong with that but forces you to focus on too many other variables than the main goal of making it fun and easy to play to keep you interested. That's just my opinion.

[fenderjazz]

It really doesn't matter if you get a 4 or a 5. The only thing that matters is your personal preference and how hard you are willing to work at becoming a good bass player. If you know your're going to want a 5 string later then cut to the chase and get it now. Victor Wooten is about as advanced as they come and most of the time you see him with a 4. Then there's John Patitucci with his 6. Just make sure whatever you get is made out of a good-sounding wood, has durable hardware, and has been set up properly and you'll be fine.