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Bass angle

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imChinOaChicken

Jun 3, 2006
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#1
[dont know how to put this so this is for reference..]

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Ive been playing around with different strap heights and found that between mid and high with the bass angled around 55 degrees is most comfortable. the thing is, my bass naturallly hangs around 30-40 and the only thing that work for me is to add weights at the end of my strap. This is okay after at first but hurts after a while. Is there any other way to get the desired angle?

imChinOaChickeN
 
#3
g00eY said:
lift it up with your fretting hand.
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That's a good way to tire yourself out and possibly injure your wrist over time.

You can try adding an extension to your strap horn, but in general, neck balance is an issue you should look out for when picking out a bass. Getting a thick strap with a grip material on it can help hold your bass in place as well, as it locks on pretty good to your shirt or skin.
 
#5
What if you went to Home Depot and bought a piece of grip-tape you put on stairs and cut out a nice oval piece about 10 inches long and affixed it to the bottom of the strap. Now when you put the strap on it stays in place no matter where you put it. I've also thought this might work on the bottom of the bass itself for those who complain the bass slips off their laps when sitting. Just an idea!
 
#6
I know this is an acoustic, but here's the idea with the extension: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

Another option is to move the rear strap button up the edge of the body, lining it up with the B string instead of the A. (or even higher)

Or install some Hipshot ultralight tuners...
 
#8
If you're not familiar with woodworking, then I'd suggest finding a technician. It may cost you all of $10 to $30 but it's better than having a marred finish. However, all you really need are a few sharp drill bits and a pencil. Just remember, measure twice cut, or in this instance, drill once. Cover the spot your going to drill with masking tape, and then mark the spot for the hole. Find the smallest drill bit you can possibly find (smaller than 1/16") to drill your pilot hole. Then gradually go up in sizes to the correct size. This will lessen chances of chipping or cracking the finish.
 

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