lee4 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Having got myself a P style bass,and publicly stating on BC that it is the Lurchers Landing Gear,I'm now finding that it's,well,uncomfortable. Either the fretting hand is comfy,or the plucking hand. I've wanted a Precision type bass for a while now,and am feeling worried that something so right is becoming wrong. All suggestions gratefully recieved(except ones that say "grow some balls and just play the thing,weedy boy"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Grow some... oh, sorry. Obvious I know, but have you experimented with various strap lengths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) Don`t worry about it. I have bought 3 Thunderbirds when I know I just don`t get on with them. Out of interest, what were you playing before and how were they comfort wise? Edited April 15, 2013 by jezzaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Maybe you want a P bass with Jazz neck? Thats what i'm doing to my precision bass. Ordered a j neck already and waiting to arrive and install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza14 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Badboy1984 sounds like he's hit on a good idea, J necks are lovely little creatures and maybe the problem is the extra thickness of a stock P neck is playing havoc with your fretting hand. Or, of course it could be your strap, ahem, length... I went from a Yamaha RBX460 to a Squier Jazz and the necks were chalk and cheese, took me an AGE to get used to the Jazz, so maybe whatever the problem is could be ironed out with simply playing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 You might be over thinking. Grin and bare it for a month and see how you feel. If you're still not happy try a jazz neck, or get the neck modded so its more a U shape than a C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Is part of the problem that it has neck dive? Changing out to ultralight tuners might be an idea to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 if the tone is for you, maybe a j bass with a p pickup.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 [quote name='lee4' timestamp='1366054090' post='2047849'] Having got myself a P style bass,and publicly stating on BC that it is the Lurchers Landing Gear,I'm now finding that it's,well,uncomfortable. Either the fretting hand is comfy,or the plucking hand. I've wanted a Precision type bass for a while now,and am feeling worried that something so right is becoming wrong. All suggestions gratefully recieved(except ones that say "grow some balls and just play the thing,weedy boy"). [/quote] It's not becoming wrong...it was perhaps never right for you. Give it a while, but if it still feels uncomfortable kick it to the kerb. Musical instruments should never feel uncomfortable. Find something that feels right for you ...and ignore what everyone else is playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Breakthrough at last!Rehearsed with the beastie last night,and it felt great.I've put a Mono strap on it,and just persevered. For everyones info,the problem was with the body rather than the neck(odd,I know).I could'nt find a position where there was'nt uncomfortabler preassure on my forearm.After some strap height adjustment'and repositioning the stap button higher up(like a Specter.This makes the neck lift giving IMHO a better playing position) things have settled down. Jezza,I was playing a Status Groove before,which has a smaller body.I can get used to necks quickly,it's the body that causes me grief!I can't play anything without decent contouring on it. Badboy,I may get a J neck at some point,but for now I'll carry on with what I've got. Thanks to everyone for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Good news and a result for you ! I'm the opposite, in that I seem to be able to get used to any body shape with ease, but am very fussy about necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 took me ages to realise i don't like the p neck ..... so thats why i step up and order a j neck to fit on the p bass. the thing is like the p bass tone and simplicity lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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