Yeh, I do love the bass. It's not just the sound, it's the feel. You feel the tone and it resonates through you. Very sexy.
If I can give one bit of advice it's this: play standing up. If that means buying a different strap or just tightening up, do it. When you gig, when you jam, when you go into a practice booth or studio, there's no sitting. Also, it puts your wrists into a different position and you may find that advantageous and less stressful. FWIW, I sling mine fairly high (think Flea or Sting).
I know exactly what you mean about the numb fingers! It does make other aspects of life more.... interesting. It might be that you are pressing the strings too hard, tho. See if you can lighten the pressure a little without losing tone; that might ease up a little on the numbing.
What bass do you have? Any pics? Are you playing a particular genre?
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Date: 2006-02-02 06:40 pm (UTC)If I can give one bit of advice it's this: play standing up. If that means buying a different strap or just tightening up, do it. When you gig, when you jam, when you go into a practice booth or studio, there's no sitting. Also, it puts your wrists into a different position and you may find that advantageous and less stressful. FWIW, I sling mine fairly high (think Flea or Sting).
I know exactly what you mean about the numb fingers! It does make other aspects of life more.... interesting. It might be that you are pressing the strings too hard, tho. See if you can lighten the pressure a little without losing tone; that might ease up a little on the numbing.
What bass do you have? Any pics? Are you playing a particular genre?