Marvin Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='Sonic_Groove' post='726373' date='Jan 27 2010, 02:24 PM']+ 2 Build calluses. In the old days (when I were a lad!!! LOL) we used to rub surgical spirit on the ends of our finger to help harden them! In them days strings were barbed-wire and action was what you got at the weekend! B[/quote] I remember hearing about the likes of Clapton concocting all kind of potions to build up calluses. Now where did I put my mixing bowl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimijimmi Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 maybe use clean or new strings....looks like youre playing on rust! i could be wrong however..but just an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='Delberthot' post='725791' date='Jan 26 2010, 09:53 PM']Sorry, I know exactly what you mean. I had an absolutely cracking Rick 4003BB but after a night of playing it, I felt like I had arthritis. One of a small handful of basses I've hated having to sell. [/quote] That, my friend, is an absolute beauty! They are the most hideous instruments to play but the most beautiful to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='726516' date='Jan 27 2010, 04:27 PM']That, my friend, is an absolute beauty! They are the most hideous instruments to play but the most beautiful to look at.[/quote] I find them lovely to play too. A typical Jazz however; no thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 [quote name='4000' post='727105' date='Jan 27 2010, 11:34 PM']I find them lovely to play too. A typical Jazz however; no thanks. [/quote] Then you have the hand of Cranfield Man, old egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceman Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 Each to their own as they say I find Jazzes as comfortable as anything use but a Ric is just so different to every other bass I've played. Only bass I've really taken a dislike to was a Hofner Club, too narrow string spacing! Thanks for all the help and advice, I think by paying more attention to left hand technique and ensure I don't pluck too hard is the key to this. I'm building myself up a playlist of stuff to practise - I've got Tusk (Fleetwood Mac), Money (Floyd), Sirius (APP) and Gimme Some Lovin (BB cover) so far, all of which I love playing along to but also keep my fingers in shape. I'll report back in a few days and see how the buggers are doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) [quote name='silddx' post='727154' date='Jan 28 2010, 12:19 AM']Then you have the hand of Cranfield Man, old egg.[/quote] I have absolutely no idea what that means. You do know they vary hugely I take it? From wafer thin to P-Bass chunky? Not everyone's cup of tea regardless, but what is? With the exception of the B-Quad 4, its necks that taper from tiny to huge that I really hate. Edited January 28, 2010 by 4000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I find my beloved 1980 Jetglo 4001 an absolute dream to play. I semi retired it due to sentimental value/ increasing values/ rarity, but everytime I pick it up, it just feels so right........Plays itself almost.... :wub: Hatched it out for yesterdays band practice, and had it hooked up to my SVT rig..... In fact, stuff it, I'm gonna use it at tonights gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 [quote name='faceman' post='725960' date='Jan 27 2010, 01:12 AM'](any recommendations for anyone in the NE?)[/quote] Who ya gonna call ? BASS DOC,aka Howard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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