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It can, but only fitting 5 strings to a neck designed for 6 will change the stresses on the neck and might cause the action and intonation to go out, possibly even damaging the guitar.
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How do you string an Epiphone bass guitar?
When one purchases an Epiphone bass guitar, it should have the necessary strings. If the guitar needs new strings, it is best to have a professional replace the strings or follow the manual received when the guitar was purchased.
How many strings has a common bass guitar?
five, or six strings. The four string bass by far the most common
Can you play guitar notes on a bass guitar?
Yes, as far as the top 4 strings on a guitar go, is the same for a bass. EAD and G 5 string adds the b string., you’re in the neighborhood, especially if you already have knowledge of the guitar.
What is the name of a 4 string guitar?
Viola, Violin, Bass, Cello.
How many strings are on a bass guitar?
The standard bass guitar has four strings, but five-string basses are common. The six-string bass, as used by bassists Oteil Burbridge and John Myung (of Dream Theater), is less common. Six string bass is used by Jack Bruce, but four strings is common. There can be any number of strings on a bass, but it wouldn't make sense to make one with 55 strings. There are few 9 stringers out there, which is a shame.Traditionally, it has four.
What is better 4 or 5 string bass?
The difference is the amount of strings. A six string doesnt have better chords than a twelve stringed. The twelve string sounds much more rich and has a unique sound, along with more chords to play.
Why are your bass strings hard?
the bass strings have to be thicker than guitar strings because a string needs to be thicker to accomodate more bass. This could make it seem like theyre "hard"
How many strings does a acoustic bass guitar have?
the answer is "string" cheese. tee hee LOL
Can I combine guitar strings with bass strings on an electric guitar and if so what thickness should I use?
Thought I've never tried this, I highly doubt using bass strings on a guitar would work. First of all, the bass string likely wouldn't fit inside a guitar's tuning peg. Also, the action on a guitar simply wouldn't work with a bass string. As far as pickups go, I'm not sure what bass frequencies would do to a guitar pickup, but i wouldn't try.
What are string instruments?
String instruments are instruments that have strings on them, eg. Guitar or Violin.
Does the ukulele have the same four strings as the bass guitar?
The double bass is much like the string bass, but it is also known as an upright bass, and commonly used in symphonies. It can be played with fingers, (pizzicato) but is usually played with a bow, like a violin. It looks like a big violin, and is played with the bottom of it, (opposite of where you tune the strings) at your feet, and the top around where your head is, while you are sitting down.
How many strings could you use on a Normal bass guitar in a bass solo?
The most common bass guitar is the four string bass. It is possible to use just one string during a bass solo, as a skilled player can create a variety of notes and effects with just the one string.
