Recent content by Stevobassfreak

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    Custom Built 6 String Bass

    This is a helpful insight thanks! At the moment I am playing mainly a 5 string (Spector Legend 5). It’s an incredibly comfortable bass to play. My main 4 stringer is the Fender Jazz Aerodyne. I do prefer lighter basses with thinner necks
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    Custom Built 6 String Bass

    Thanks so much- this is majorly helpful! Tbh I’ve not got my hands on the jmx bass yet- so it would be a risk to get it built with that spec! Could you possibly send me where you found the specs for the combustion 6? I have looked everywhere and can’t find it. That is a comfortable fit. thanks...
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    Custom Built 6 String Bass

    Thanks a lot for your reply! Really appreciate it. I have had a couple of meetings with Siggie (he is a top guy) and we have discussed for hours. He calls my bass an alien bass as this is an experiment for him too building a bass like this :-) :-) I don’t have the biggest hands and they struggle...
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    Custom Built 6 String Bass

    Hi Guys, Really appreciate some advice! My band is lucky enough to have received an endorsement from the amazing Siggie Braun who will be building each of us a custom instrument. I will be getting a custom 6 string bass with the neck and head in the style of a Dingwall with a lot of amazing...
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    Aches in thumbs/hands

    Wow! Thank you all for the replies- great advice and really encouraging. I spent every day from age 10-27 playing bass everyday without these issues, so after coming back to it after 2 years it scared/frustrated me. Reading through all of your replies I think it has a number of factors 1. My...
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    Aches in thumbs/hands

    Hi all, I am a 29 year old advanced player who sadly took a 2 year break from playing bass due to job and moving etc. During corona lock down 2 months ago I started playing again every day and started with a band 4 weeks ago. However I started getting really annoying muscle aches in my hands...