The wrong bass?

[Evil Undead]

Is it possible to damage or injure yourself by playing the "wrong" bass? Is there even such a thing as the wrong bass?

Say for example you have tiny hands and want to play a big chunky P bass neck. If it makes your hands ache a bit, does that mean its the wrong type of neck, or does it just mean your technique needs improvement?

Same with big hands and really skinny necks I guess.

Can anyone eventually get used to any bass if they play if enough?

[Octaves]

I once got told "don't play an instrument you have to fight with", in other words, get one that works ergonomically for you. So, in response to your question, I think there can be a 'wrong' bass for some people and that ideally, we should be seeking instruments that are a good physical fit

[One Bad Monkey]

There can certainly be a "wrong" bass for you as mentioned previously. There's a definite difference between bad technique (which can lead to injury as well) and pain in using the instrument.

[Evil Undead]

Originally Posted by Octaves

I once got told "don't play an instrument you have to fight with", in other words, get one that works ergonomically for you. So, in response to your question, I think there can be a 'wrong' bass for some people and that ideally, we should be seeking instruments that are a good physical fit

I don't think I've ever owned a bass that I didn't have to fight with

I can't figure out what the problem is, but none of them ever feel quite right.

[spade2you]

Bad technique will do more damage than the wrong bass.