SteveXFR Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I like to swap my picking positions quite a lot when playing, quite often picking at the bridge for verses and near the neck for choruses. It all goes well until I start to get a little sweat on my wrist and it sticks to the bass body andmy movements start to get a bit jerky and awkward. There must be a simple solution to this. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Sweatbands? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, ezbass said: Sweatbands? You cannot be serious man.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 6 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said: You cannot be serious man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 22 minutes ago, ezbass said: Sweatbands? Of course! How did i not think of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I used to tie a black tattered rag thing round my wrist for the more Gothic version 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, SteveXFR said: Of course! How did i not think of that? Caught up in the problem rather than the fix. When I used to fix office equipment for a living, I’d often end up down a rabbit hole and need a fresh of eyes to look at it and say, “It’s that.” The BC hive mind is probably the best thing about BC, I’m glad to have been of service on this occasion. As mentioned above, an appropriately tied bandana is another option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Picked up a trick elsewhere (pardon the pun) - drill a decent size hole through a pick of choice (about 8mm-ish) - gives a really good grip without squeezing too hard (which brings fatigue on) - made quite a difference for me. If it works drill a few more😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 I paid £4.82 for a pack of 12 picks, that's 0.40167 pence per pick. I'm not drilling holes in them and devaluing them. I'm not a super rich rock star like you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 This clearly matters to you @SteveXFR - calculated to 5 decimal places. Do you play a Precision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 15 minutes ago, Soledad said: This clearly matters to you @SteveXFR - calculated to 5 decimal places. Do you play a Precision? No. Stingray's and a Thunderbird. I only play basses from the Gerry Anderson range. I did calculate it to 8 decimal places but thought that was a bit too much so rounded it to a more sensible 5 dp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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