Do many bass players play in the classical position when sitting down?

[Max Dread]

Hi there

Just curious to hear whether many players play in classical position when seated (guitar on left knee if right handed)? I'm interested to hear both about forum members and famous players.

I see Alex Webster from Cannibal Corpse plays like that. But I cannot recall any others off the top of my head....


Cheers

Max

[BassBus]

Gary Willis plays that way a lot when seated. It fits his picking style and puts his right hand in the right place. I've tried this too. It is easier and more comfortable with some basses than others for me.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFcDGR9q85I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFcDGR9q85I[/url]

[chris_b]

I sit with the acoustic duo and the bass is on my right thigh, pointed slightly higher than if I was standing.

Any other position feels very uncomfortable.

[rubis]

When seated, I play with it on my left knee because I have a problem with my right shoulder and this position lowers the angle of my arm and shoulder, I'd have to stand up otherwise because it becomes unbearable after a short while. I also find this position more comfortable when playing from near the bridge end of things and when playing fretless because you can tip the neck up a wee bit and be more accurate with your fingering

[JTUK]

No..my strap is short and the bass always hangs in the same position...which is the whole point of the strap, IMO.

[Junkyard Rocket]

I did an acoustic gig where all the band were seated. Looking at the photos we looked like a dentists waiting room - I only play standing up now. No acoustic gigs on the horizon for the current band, but if any do come up I think I'll have to put my foot down with a firm hand.

[KingBollock]

I play with my Bass hanging between my legs, only the tip of the bottom horn rests against my left leg, the Bass neck angles up in the classical position. When standing the Bass sits in the same place at the same angle.

[JapanAxe]

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No..my strap is short and the bass always hangs in the same position...which is the whole point of the strap, IMO.
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I have adopted this too since seeing a video on Scott's Bass Lesson's - one of those lightbulb moments. At the same time I switched to a floating thumb / curved fingers right-hand approach, keeping the the right wrist straight rather than sharply angled over the top of the bass. Took some getting used to but feels completely natural now.

I can't see how a classical position when seated would be of benefit - the whole thing becomes irrelevant when you stand up.

[Musicman20]

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1366554374' post='2053897']
No..my strap is short and the bass always hangs in the same position...which is the whole point of the strap, IMO.
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Agreed. I think the 'classical' position looks uncomfortable, never mind actually sitting like it.

[iconic]

Right handed....always play seated....on my right knee....this must be the 'modern' position!