Beer of the Bass Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Another vote for same height sitting as standing. I can understand why people might go higher for slap, or lower for a flex from the elbow pick style though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 [quote name='silddx' post='1316446' date='Jul 25 2011, 10:54 PM']That's medium hot.[/quote]Warm is another way of putting it. Warm is such a great word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 When I was slim (all too long ago) I seemed to be eternally looking for the longest strap I could find. Not any more though. When I sit I have my legs spread quite far apart so that the Bass hangs relatively low, rather than on my lap. But, as I'm rather on the larger side with a massive gut, I have to have the Bass higher when standing else my stomach pushes the top forwards and the Bass almost faces the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Mine's pretty much the same sitting as standing. I might raise or lower it an inch depending on the bass,but generally they are all within an inch or two. That's why each bass has it's own strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUROSTEVE Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 High enough so both octaves can be accessed easily on all 5-6 strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Think my avatar shows mine that said, doing anything technically demanding I do pull it up to around belly-button height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Medium. I can't have it too high or the 'embonpoint' gets in the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Low but not by my knees like i did when i was 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 [quote name='Lozz196' post='1316356' date='Jul 25 2011, 09:49 PM']Low I`ve got a bad shoulder, and I find playing with my arm at full length is much more comfortable. I`d actually like to be able to play it at the same height as when sitting down, as it`s much easier for my fretting hand like that, but even 10 mins of that and my shoulder hurts summat rotten, so it`s low slung and cool looking.[/quote] This. Also, it is written that if you are a chap and unable to play your guitar/bass naked without breaking indecent exposure laws your instrument is either too high or too low to not look like the very thing you should be covering. Especially if you have a Ric or a Thunderbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I think I'm a medium, as I like to (try) & keep my wrists as straight as humanly possible. Cheers, louisthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Long enough so my goatee doesn't get caught in the strings...... So about waist high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff n Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 strap ???? whats that then ???? I sit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 My strap height has risen as I've got older... When I was a teenager, I had my bass slung around my knees because as we all know, it makes you play better and look bad a$$. Now, I tend to adjust the strap while seated and play at the same height when standing - i.e. mid-to-high position, just above my waist - but keen to avoid the super-high, 'moob shelf' look as favoured by some middle-aged players. Interesting that someone noted Robert Trujillo earlier.. that guy has to play the lowest slung bass I've ever seen. He's going to have a bad back if he's not careful - tut, tut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Middle is best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 i have mine at 'simon cowell' height and it really irritates me all you naughty people out there who think it's big and clever to have it swinging somewhere around your knees ! GRRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 <------------- like this, Medium I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I remember hearing an interview with Peter Hook where he talked about the back problems he now has as a result of his low slung bass. It hasn't stopped him doing it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3V17C Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 i wear my bass pretty high so everything stays in the same place whether i'm playing seated or standing. Do occasionally get stick for it when playing the rock but just find it much easier. Sometimes if its a band where image counts then i'll sling it down low, which i prefer for chucking it about onstage but my left hand loses a lot of dexterity i find as it has to bend round more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASainty Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I wear all mine medium its just the most comfortable playing position for me and plus its a good hight to rest my arm on when im not playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASainty Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I wear all mine medium its just the most comfortable playing position for me and plus its a good hight to rest my arm on when im not playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Unless you happen to be Dee Dee of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Manning Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 What ever looks cool!, you must look cool. no one can hear anyway, so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 [quote name='Hobbayne' post='1317423' date='Jul 26 2011, 06:18 PM']Unless you happen to be Dee Dee of course! [/quote] The Man himself! Shame about the haircut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 [quote name='Dave Vader' post='1316712' date='Jul 26 2011, 10:14 AM']This. Also, it is written that if you are a chap and unable to play your guitar/bass naked without breaking indecent exposure laws your instrument is either too high or too low to not look like the very thing you should be covering. Especially if you have a Ric or a Thunderbird.[/quote] Some might say you're trying to compensate for possible inadequacies by placing your instrument at said height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mylkinut Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Highish, pretty much where it is when I sit. I'm above the buckle-rash zone at any rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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