Recent content by terrymack

Thanks for all the feedback! Saw the surgeon today. He prescribed Naproxen (anti-inflammitory) and Prednisone (steroid). I also need to wear a wrist brace especially at night. I need to totally rest my wrist (no playing) for at least two weeks to see if there is improvement. The doc...

Any upright bass players continuing to play when diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome? My left fingers went numb a week ago and I have an appointment with a specialist tomorrow. I can still feel the strings so I don't want to give up playing. I am wearing a brace and I might change to some...

Thanks for pointing me to these threads. Looks like some good reading. I'll let you know how things progress. thanks, terrymack

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I started playing in a rock band (hip hop meets Pink Floyd) and my bass can't handle the volume levels (on edge of feedback). I use a Fishman preamp and a Revolution Solo pickup. Is there a different pickup or technique in using an upright bass at high volume levels with no feedback? Thanks...