Do ya wear it high, or sling it low...?

[dwm74]

Somewhat low compared to most of the pictures here, I guess. The pickups are basically level with my zipper.

I've tried high up, but for me it makes the first few frets uncomfortable.

 

[thetawaves]

Somewhere between the chest and tummy button. I always thought blokes with it round their knees didn't half look daft, likewise with having it high as a bow tie. So happy compromise that means I don't get achey wrists

 

[Yodhan]

Kind of in the middle. My thumb, when resting on my E, is about even with my belt buckle. Higher makes my right wrist hurt and lower makes my left wrist hurt (sucks when you have broken both of them in your life)

 

[yellofury]

was a bit lower until I got into slap style

so more higher now ... like 2 notches on the strap

 

[DRN-PWNS]

I like mine kind of low. being 6' 3" I find that if teh bass is too high my right elbow is at an uncomfortable angle. if too low i find my arm is too straight and i cannot properly play. so i have the center of the body at belt buckle height.

 

[Metaltronix]

Down about right there.

 

[BassAgent]

It used to be more or less in my armpit, but I have lowered it a couple of inches...

 

[$Lindz$]

Hate playing it high.

Just have to get my foot up on something for the beginning solo in "For Whom The Bell Tolls." Other than that... most comfortable for me at this height....

 

[guli]

Medium I guess, the neck is in line with my bellybutton, but I use to angle the neck a bit.

And I've just painted my room, that's why it's so red.

 

[Charles Obscure]

I'm still working on finding the most comfortable position. It depends on the style of bass, mostly. Right now, based on advice from a friend, it's about at the sitting position. I'm going to try it for a while.

 

[godofthunder59]

I wear mine pretty low for a old fart, always have.

 

[Surly]

Hate playing it high.

Just have to get my foot up on something for the beginning solo in "For Whom The Bell Tolls." Other than that... most comfortable for me at this height....

This is true.

 

[AltGrendel]

Fairly high with the neck at about the 1 to 2 o'clock position.

 

[Bassist13]

Being the size I am (pretty small) I prefer to wear mine up a little it closer so my hands can reach all the frets

 

[CYDbass]

After reading this thread I realised how much the height of my bass varies from a sitting practice position to a standing performance position. And it cant be good for my playing / joints. So I have consequently moved my bass up. Bottom of the bass now just about at groin height. Feels most comfortable up there, not as high as most i know but enough for me.
I'd much prefer functionality over appearance, so if my bass playing is better live I dont mind how I look (i.e. Not fitting in with the supposed "lower is cooler" stereotype)!

 

[capnsandwich]

Right over my belly button, maybe a little higher but not much higher. It really depends on what bass I'm playing but I play my main bass right over the belly button. I feel if it's any lower I can't fret the higher frets very good.

 

[$Lindz$]

I wear mine pretty low for a old fart, always have.

Love that shirt. And the pants. I won't lie.

And the bass*.



Awesome, man.





* if it wasn't a Fenderbird it would be extra awesomeeee.

 

[darkstorm]

Low, but not so low that I have to bend over or slouch to reach control knobs.

 

[GregDunn]

I hold mine slightly below chestline...but barely above my belt or just over it. I keep it pretty high...not as high as Wooten but definitely not like Flea or punk/rock guys. I just can't play it efficiently when it is low...plus it isn't good for your fretting wrist.

+1

 

[hankazoid]

I'm most comfortable playing with my bass just above the belt.