This or That? What would you choose...

[BrandonS]

Having just recently gotten my first SR5 as seen in my signature (normally play four strings) and re-joining the forum since I now have a dilemma.

I have serious gas for a Big Al. Y'see, I sold my first SR4 prior to the release of the Big Al and somehow missed it.

So, would you tough it out and learn to play 5 (I am still not feeling "natural" at it, and am far short of the 50 or so hours of attempting that one member here mentioned it might take) or sell/trade to a Big Al 4 'cause they are so pickin' COOL!?!

 

[Infidelity]

Do it if you really want a big al.. I'm not a fan of big al but I feel yah about GAS..

 

[danny-79]

So, would you tough it out and learn to play 5 (I am still not feeling "natural" at it, and am far short of the 50 or so hours of attempting that one member here mentioned it might take) or sell/trade to a Big Al 4 'cause they are so pickin' COOL!?!

If you think that the added B will be of advantage to you then stick with it.
I personally only have 4s at the present having never got on with a 5 banger.
To me the 4 just feels more natural, but the extra notes are always handy so for now at least I'm sticking to my SR4's .

 

[oli@bass]

Replace one of your other four string basses with a Big Al...

 

[DTG]

Sr5=king of 5stings you will learn to love it and a big al will come your
way too might even be a big al 5

 

[Moondog]

I'd go Big Al b/c I like the thin neck and I wouldn't keep pulling the G-string off the neck like I did on my old SR5's . . that's just me - like lighter basses too

Single H

 

[ZiggyDude]

Of the two - I like the styling of the Big Al but the sound and feel of the SR.

You need at least one 5.

 

[BrandonS]

Thanks, guys.
Just got back from rehearsal (with an acoustic, of all basses!) and I appreciate your thoughts.
I think I will keep the fiver for now, not act on impulse.
I may also try to sell one or two 'other' basses and see if i have enough for a Big Al at that point.
Again, thanks! always good to bounce off of others!