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Hey TB, I didn't know where to post this (maybe we need a dedicated ABG Forum? ;)) I sit (no should strap) while playing both EB and ABG and I always like the ABG high (I hold the bass with the lower bout on my right thigh.) SO, finally bit the bullet and got one of the smaller GuitarLift units...

So, I've had this VE-500 in my bassment for a while. I have avoided playing it because I sit while playing my DB and it lacks the body contact points. After a few trips to Home Depot, I came up with a viable and cheap solution. I can sit with the VE-500 now. It rests on my belly and knee just...

I have had 3 lessons so far learning to play and would like to know the pros and cons of standing to play vs sitting. Most people ive seen tend to stand. I am currently doing that but i think my posture must be wrong as my left hand and lower back ache after a practice session so wondered about...

I've seen quite a few videos on-line recently where practice bass sitting down. This seems strange to me, for even when I practice alone I tend to stand rather than sit. So I thought this would be the obvious place to check if one way of practicing is favored. Hence, I've created a poll. The...

Lately I'm wondering why this is such a faux paus. At rehearsals, I like to keep a stool or bench nearby to sit at...It's not that I get tired from standing, I just get more relaxed that way and frankly can groove better sitting down. The one time I tried doing it a gig the looks I got from...

Hi guys! I wasn't sure where to post this, so I chose miscellaneous. I've been playing double bass for about 5 months, and I'm currently attending school as a DB major. I started having wrist pain when my bass teacher suggested suggested that I adjust my posture to be a bit more to the side of...

I much prefer to stand, just curious what does everybody else do.

First off I love you guys on this forum, lots of quick great responses around! I’ve noticed two ways of installing pickups - using springs, or having the pickup sit on foam or a sponge or something. I’m wondering if this affects the tone and can cause buzzing depending on the material or how...

Check page two for new pic Because I play academic bass guitar I should obey some rule that is general rule of playing bass in orchestra and in races have point . When I play bass sitting down I don't have any problem but when wanna play it standing up in high frets on b and a little on e...

How common among bassists is playing like this? I've found it to be the most comfortable way for me to play sitting down. Idk if its just the way my legs are but the bass likes to move around on me with it on my right thigh, but if i have it between my legs resting on my left leg its a lot more...

I was having dinner with a couple of (older) sound guys I used to work with and how to position a bass guitar in a mix. Since we all did a wide variety of music, we came to the conclusion that there has to be space for the bass within any arrangement, no matter what the music style, in order...

I've been wanting one for a while. Wildwood had a really nice sale, and this Fireglo monstrosity called my name. If you've never opened a brand new Ric-in-the-Box, I'd highly recommend it. The case is elegant. The contents are luxurious. I looked for signs of shipping damage and finish bubbles...

So, I've found that an acoustic bass guitar does not have the same sound as an upright. I'm thinking about getting a 1/8 size so I can play sitting down with the right rib over my right leg. does anyone have any suggestions?

Hey, my friends- So, I sit here at the precipice of a major lifestyle change, and I thought it might be appropriate to share. Over the past 10 years or so, I've really poured my effort, attention, and money into music. I've pursued it from many different angles. I've let it distract me from my...

Pretty cool.

I am not an orchestral player but I play arco most of the time. I have never really felt 100% comfortable with my posture playing french, standing or sitting. I decide to try 2 things that I hadn't, a bent endpin and a german bow, standing. I made the endpin myself, it was easy, 16mm steel tube...