>>129921Have you tried seriously playing a 4string? I would never recommend a bassist play a 5 unless they already feel comfortable with a 4 and have serious interest in exploring a larger range. I know you might think you need a certain amount of strings or type of pickups to play a specific style, but how you play your instrument(and whether you want to even play it) are much more important in achieving the sound you want. Your neck profile and how comfortable it is for you is one of the most important things on the instrument.
When you have free time you should go to a used guitar store and try out the 4string basses they have. Neck width and thickness varies greatly as theres no 'correct' shape for guitar, see what aspects feel most comfortable for you when held and played. Once you have a good idea of what brands and models feel most natural I suggest you use the money from the sold 5string to invest in a 4 that you feel enthusiastic about.
The bass is a really great instrument to play and I hope you dont stop pursuing it entirely. That being said its easy to get stuck with a model you hate in the beginning when you dont really know what you want or if you should even continue playing. I truly believe you should give a 4string an honest try before fully excepting defeat.
