Jonesthebass

Jumping from 4-5 string isn’t that big a deal. Once your right hand has allowed for the extra string in the way. 6 string has caused me issues the last few times I’ve forgotten I can’t get on with them and bought one again. I think it’s that whether you play 4 or 5 the original 4 strings are where your fretting hand expects them and so in order to play the bottom b you have to stretch up to it. Add in the 6the string underneath and my whole hand has shifted downwards by a couple of cm and this throws me off. Hopefully that makes sense. so I find I can jump between 4 and 5 easily but not so much with a 6.

Whether you like Kylie or not the OP was commenting on the bass player. Top performance from mr Sefton.

Try the usuals..... turn up your amp and try to play lighter. 3 hrs of solid bass playing leaves most of us tired. Even the battle hardened lot. If you are blistering and shredding fingers I would suggest your digging in too hard. If it's the fretting hand experiment at home as to how much pressure you actually need to apply. Bet it's less than you thought. Jaco used to avoid the washing up so as not to soften his fingers! As I tell my students. If it hurts put it down and put the kettle on. Come back to it later. Also know the difference between discomfort and pain. Happy bass playing brother!

No no..... it's on eBay right now for a buy it now of £540 or best offer......