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  1. JJ08

    Severe finger pain when playing the 1st and 2nd fret on the E/B strings

    Recently I've been struggling to play certain basslines because whenever I fret the 1st and 2nd frets of lower strings with my index finger i get a really sharp pain where the neck meets my finger (like a bruise being poked but way worse) to the point that i have to stop playing. I'm certain it...
    • JJ08
    • Thread
    • bass left hand technique finger pain finger problems hand pain hand problems technique-help
    • Replies: 52
    • Forum: Technique [BG]
  2. Treyzer

    Double Bass Dealing with Physical issues

    Well it's finally come to pass. I turned 70 this last October and after more than 50 years of playing bass, I've developed some physical issues that have to be medically addressed. In January I will have the first joint on my right index finger fused. This was not an easy decision. Since...
    • Treyzer
    • Thread
    • finger problems hand problems health medical physical challenges shoulder problems
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Jazz Technique [DB]
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