Perfect examples of this is David Eleffson (except Crush Em), Robert Trujillo, didn't Newsted use one?, and Jack Gibson. Like it doesn't even make any sense why they would play a 5 string and not use the B. Jack Gibson uses a 5 string bass, Gary Holt and Lee Altus use D standard 6 string DGCFAd, Jack uses ADGCF and the A is never used. Can anyone explain why they do this?
Where's your proof? Do you see Dave Mustaine and Chris Broderick using a 7 string or a tuned down 6 string? Nope, makes no sense why Ellefson would use the B, it would be way lower.
Even if you don't play below “E”, the fifth string lets you play it in the middle of the neck on the B string instead of having to slide up and down for the lower notes. Just easier to play the scales that way, especially if you play fast.
As for alternate tuning, they might like the tone they get with the different string tensions, or they're just trying to be different. Why do people play two-string punk basses?
Even if you don't play below “E”, the fifth string lets you play it in the middle of the neck on the B string instead of having to slide up and down for the lower notes. Just easier to play the scales that way, especially if you play fast.As for alternate tuning, they might like the tone they get with the different string tensions, or they're just trying to be different. Why do people play two-string punk basses?
Because punk bassists don't play shit. Assuming punk bassists do use those
