5-String Bass playing..

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Originally Posted by Matthew Heintz

Arnold, I understand that you've recently built a four string and a five string from Walnut (both based on the same model?). I understand that each instrument is custom built for your customers, but, to the extent possible, can you compare the sound from each instrument? Does the fiver have roughly equivalent volume, projection, response?

Too early to tell. Roughly equivalent I would guess. The model is a bit different, the arching is a bit higher, and the graduations are a little heavier. But the air volume is also a bit bigger so my hope is that it all just about equals out.