Graham Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Finally broke out the guitar for some writing this evening, and oh my goodness my wrists aren't thanking me. They're so used to bass that chords and picking feel so wrong. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but uncomfortable at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 It's the guitar strings that get me. Nice fat bass strings (flats) are kind to the fingers, but skinny strings make them sore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1443908629' post='2878705'] It's the guitar strings that get me. Nice fat bass strings (flats) are kind to the fingers, but skinny strings make them sore. [/quote] I use 11's on guitars, it's only the wound G String that is stopping me going heavier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Warm up on bass first ? Excuse to play more guitar ? Edited October 3, 2015 by ahpook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 In fairness, I probably should have warmed up more before jumping into black metal riffs, but my left hand was just so uncomfortable making chord shapes, and keeping them static; definitely a bassist at heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I use 11s and find it much easier to transfer between guitar and bass. As for the chords and the aches, its probably just because the muscles in your hand arent there anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1443912282' post='2878715'] I use 11's on guitars, it's only the wound G String that is stopping me going heavier. [/quote] Have you tried the Ernie Ball "Not Even Slinky" 12s with a big fat plain G? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1444230939' post='2881390'] Have you tried the Ernie Ball "Not Even Slinky" 12s with a big fat plain G? [/quote] Not yet, but I will now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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