Injuries

6strbassmonster · #1 05-22-2006, 06:42 PM

I've managed to hyper-extend my right thumb and 6 weeks later still can't hold my (French) bow.

Anyone out there got any ideas or tips on how to get back into playing with me crying like a sissy when I pick up my bow?

I knew I shouldn't have caught that falling bit of staging!

Eggman · #2 05-22-2006, 06:43 PM

German bow???

basmansam · #3 05-22-2006, 07:00 PM

I would definately go to an orthopod, you dont' want to cause further/severe damage. Good Luck.

6strbassmonster · #4 05-23-2006, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eggman

German bow???

This is a German bow:

http://www.swstrings.com/ImageServle...leImageIndex=0

And this is a French bow:

http://www.swstrings.com/ImageServle...leImageIndex=0

The frog on the German bow is larger as you hold it differently. You can see expamples of the kung fu grip here:

http://www.basssessions.com/oct05/upright.html

Eggman · #5 05-23-2006, 07:29 AM

Thanks for the lesson - I have used a German bow since 1974. I was suggesting that a German bow might put less pressure on your thumb.

Of course your other option is to quit playing for a while.

6strbassmonster · #6 05-23-2006, 03:31 PM

No worries.

I'd LOVE to quit playing for a while, but being a full-time bass ninja means I can't.

Just bought a German bow to try it out for size, though.

Guess it's Back to the Simandl book for me!

Eggman · #7 05-23-2006, 04:22 PM

Good Luck