Never a Great Bassist Be?

[Al Nico]

Legend has it that the Palmaris Longus was gifted to early bass players by the Bass Gods themselves.

This elusive tendon—missing in about 14% of the population—is said to be the secret behind the legendary groove of players like Jaco Pastorius and Bootsy Collins.

Without it, your slap technique will always sound like you’re patting a wet sponge, and your fingerstyle tone will lack what scientists refer to as "thumpaliciousness."

 

In fact, ancient bass scrolls declare: “He who lacks the tendon of groove shall never truly funk.”

So, before you invest in another boutique pedal or vintage amp, check your wrist.

If you don’t see that magical tendon pop up when you touch your thumb to your pinky and flex your wrist, well... you know where you're at.

[binky_bass]

Bit early in the day to be hitting up the shrooms?

[Al Nico]

35 minutes ago, binky_bass said:

Bit early in the day to be hitting up the shrooms?

Wow. Morning already? Time really flies when I stare at the tendons in my forearms.

[Staggering on]

Who knew? Interesting stuff.😊

[miles'tone]

Those that have a Palmaris Longus tendon are more prone to Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. 

[bass_dinger]

12 hours ago, miles'tone said:

Palmaris Longus tendon

I don't appear to have one. Either that, or my arm is too fat to reveal it....

 

In other news, here is a research article that shares data on the prevalence of the tendon, according to people-groups. It appears that the 15% refers to the global population, but different populations have a different prevelance. 

 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4596262/#:~:text=The PL muscle is one,the global population [12]. 

Edited 10 hours ago by bass_dinger