BottomE Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I think you look good with a strap on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1348407634' post='1813204'] In the first picture your right hand looks strained and you're having to attack the strings at a funny angle. Your left hand thumb is coming over the neck and you're fretting heavily with your index finger. In the second picture, your left hand looks much better but your right hand still looks like its in a difficult position. That means better in second pic IMO [/quote] You paid closer attention than even me! Thanks for the comments, its a work in progress haha I've got a way to go to find a perfect balance between performance and cool factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1348407960' post='1813211'] I think you look good with a strap on [/quote] Why Thankyou ... when the lady moves out, we'll talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1348407960' post='1813211'] I think you look good with a strap on [/quote] I've been waiting three pages for this remark . There's always one, isn't there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1348414628' post='1813317'] I've been waiting three pages for this remark . There's always one, isn't there... [/quote] But more fun when there's more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1348414628' post='1813317'] There's always one, isn't there... [/quote] I haven't got one Got a butt plug though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I wear my Bass quite high..so its in the same position when I sit down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1348416471' post='1813355'] I wear my Bass quite high..so its in the same position when I sit down.. [/quote] I used to do this, but most basses hang in a slightly position than they would be if sat on my leg which throws me off a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1348390955' post='1812933'] If I saw a bassist changing strap height throughout a set i'd be in absolute awe - i'd assume he was an expert and needed to get that last 0.0001% of expression and feeling out of his playing. Top trumps to you today me thinks [/quote] That 0.0001% of expression and feeling comes in handy with the 0.0001% of talent I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I use a different strap for each bass, adjusted according to the properties of each instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='tonyf' timestamp='1348336624' post='1812563'] It's probably something I'll live to regret admitting but I tend to change my strap height several times during a set. I've got Comfort Strapps on my basses which allow me to easily and quickly alter the height. [/quote] Wow..that seems like too much of a ball ache to me.Also,often there isn't enough time to do stuff like that on most of my gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdowner Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='tonyf' timestamp='1348418861' post='1813402'] That 0.0001% of expression and feeling comes in handy with the 0.0001% of talent I've got. [/quote] you... funny man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1348423551' post='1813459'] Wow..that seems like too much of a ball ache to me.Also,often there isn't enough time to do stuff like that on most of my gigs. [/quote] Trust me, no ball ache at all. It takes a couple of seconds, I simply reach behind, grab the buckle and slide down or up to shorten or lengthen it. Job done. As stated though, it's probably only the design and construction of the Comfort Strapp that allows me to do that. [url="http://comfortstrapp.com/"]http://comfortstrapp.com/[/url] T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 [quote name='tonyf' timestamp='1348428638' post='1813550'] Trust me, no ball ache at all. It takes a couple of seconds, I simply reach behind, grab the buckle and slide down or up to shorten or lengthen it. Job done. As stated though, it's probably only the design and construction of the Comfort Strapp that allows me to do that. [url="http://comfortstrapp.com/"]http://comfortstrapp.com/[/url] T [/quote] I use Comfort Strapp too,but I still think it'll be a ball ache on most gigs.Also,to be honest,I don't see the point. I can see the point of having a lower strung bass on a rock gig or whatever,but changing strap length multiple times in a set seems rather excessive to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1348431757' post='1813621'] I use Comfort Strapp too,but I still think it'll be a ball ache on most gigs.Also,to be honest,I don't see the point. I can see the point of having a lower strung bass on a rock gig or whatever,but changing strap length multiple times in a set seems rather excessive to me. [/quote] Why excessive? It's momentary tweak. I take longer picking up a plectrum. Or having a drink. Or walking over to the guitarist to lift my leg to "leave a little fragrant gift". Or maybe adjusting my foil wrapped cucumber as it's slipped a bit. I do a couple of covers bands. Two hours + of completely different music. I ain't gonna be sticking my foot on the monitor giving it large playing "sex on fire" or "mr brightside" with the bass up under my rib cage where it was more comfortable to play finger style or slapped in "she said" or "forget you". Ultimately, no one in the audience seems to notice or care, it just makes sense to me from a technical point of view and is a bit more comfortable for me. Each to their own eh? Edited September 23, 2012 by tonyf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I tried having my strap a couple of inches higher on a gig the other night. Actually it was slightly easier to play, even on my Sabre which has always been slightly more hard work than my Jazz basses. However... Not only did I feel I looked like a bit of a muso (not in a good way, I mean the way where you look like a T-Rex), it gave me backache! (which was an unpleasant surprise) so its going back to where it was and I'll just keep practicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1348484017' post='1814031'] Not only did I feel I looked like a bit of a muso (not in a good way, I mean the way where you look like a T-Rex), it gave me backache! (which was an unpleasant surprise) so its going back to where it was and I'll just keep practicing. [/quote] Interesting! I used to get sharp pains in my back, around the right shoulder blade when I was a teenager... Had the strap pretty damn high then! Maybe it was due to my plucking arm being at such a weird angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 IMHO and all that...... I think the lower the strap height the cooler you look. Right down to the point when it is actually [b]below [/b]you crotch and then you suddenly tip over from 'cool' to 'completely naff'. (Just in fun guys. This is from someone who could never play my bass at crotch level as I need to have my eyes glued to the fretboard at all times, lol ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 [Pedantic] I always play with the same strap height - it's where it rests on my shoulder. Where the bass hangs, now that's a different matter. [/Pedantic] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Bajo Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Finger style belly area for comfort. Mainly for the 6 string. The 4 string I use for a metal band Pick style so its set around the groin area becasue the right arm feels more comfortable straighter...but the left hand suffers a bit. Good thing I only need 2 strings and thefirst 7 frets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I never had lessons, but a book I brought which taught me fingerstyle said the strap height is best set to the same as sitting, so Ive always done this more or less Couldn't be changing during a gig as some suggest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 If you are unable to play naked in public without being arrested for indecent exposure then your strap is at the wrong height. (I do have gorilla arms btw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1348267286' post='1811824'] So this year I've been practicing on keeping my technique at the same level, whilst lowering my strap gradually... Does anyone else care this much about how they look? In the last few months I've gone from this To this Am I cool or what?? [/quote]ccol mine is more the forst picture height my pickups are in line with my bellybutton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1348484514' post='1814042'] Interesting! I used to get sharp pains in my back, around the right shoulder blade when I was a teenager... Had the strap pretty damn high then! Maybe it was due to my plucking arm being at such a weird angle? [/quote] Yep that's exactly where I got it. [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1348488003' post='1814139'] I never had lessons, but a book I brought which taught me fingerstyle said the strap height is best set to the same as sitting, so Ive always done this more or less. [/quote] Doesn't it depend on how you're sitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1348494929' post='1814287'] If you are unable to play naked in public without being arrested for indecent exposure then your strap is at the wrong height. (I do have gorilla arms btw) [/quote] Maybe I'd have to play bass and washboard at the same time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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