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[Teyeplayer]

Hi all, 

 

been a guitarist for about 25 years, some of that as a frontman, some of that as a sideman and more recently for a good few years as a bedroom player. I’ve always loved the creative process of writing, so it has always been accompanied by a bit of keys work, half-arsed pedal steel and some very simple bass playing. A recent injury has left me in a bit of pain when playing guitar, but I recently picked up a lovely precision in a trade and it’s been a revelation. More than anything it means I can play for more than 10 minutes again, so I have a feeling the future is looking very ‘bass’.
 

I’ve joined to delve into the world of bass and to tap your knowledge and experience. 

[SpondonBassed]

Welcome TP.

[zero9]

Every cloud has a silver lining - welcome and enjoy your time here.

[Richard R]

Welcome aboard! 

Bad luck on the injury. Basses are generally heavier and longer than guitars, it might be worth you checking out a couple of the excellent resources on how to avoid injury when playing bass. Scotts Bass Lessons and StudyBass in particular are good.

You wouldn't want to make things any worse.

 

[Reggaebass]

Welcome TP 👍

[Teyeplayer]

55 minutes ago, Richard R said:

Welcome aboard! 

Bad luck on the injury. Basses are generally heavier and longer than guitars, it might be worth you checking out a couple of the excellent resources on how to avoid injury when playing bass. Scotts Bass Lessons and StudyBass in particular are good.

You wouldn't want to make things any worse.

 

Thanks Richard, I’ll definitely look into both of those. anything that makes the playing experience easier is a win.
 

I feel like I’ve over-egged the pudding here so must own up, it’s just some carpal tunnel after a couple of falls. Nothing major and perhaps ‘injury’ is the wrong term? I am sure it just reflects my middle-age and not healing up the way I did when I was a kid. 🙂
 

What I’ve found is I’m more sensitive to neck shape and am very aware of it when a neck doesn’t work for me. In the past I’d have soldiered on, now I just put that guitar aside and play the one that doesn’t give me wrist ache.