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Lakland Owners Group #62
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Well, not because I didn't like the Lakie. It turned out it was meThe sound and feel I was (and am) looking for was kind of there in the 55-60, but not quite yet. The neck wasn't made for me and I found out on a few recordings that my way of playing didn't suit the bass that well. I need more of an addition to my '66 Fender and I didn't find that in the Lakland, and I did find it in another bass
Curious what is the "other bass"?
Cool. If the neck had felt right to you, I would've suggested a simple pickup swap in your Lakland. Glad you found a better fit.
That chick is in the way... can't see the bass very well in the first shot!
JK, enjoy the new non-Lakie and the hot chick singers.
JK, enjoy the new non-Lakie and the hot chick singers
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Side note to bassagent: be careful about your right wrist... that sharp angle to get your fingers to the strings, not a good angle. I know it's a popular position/angle amongst some players, but it's totally unnatural and will lead to possibly devastating problems later, especially if you play daily for hours.
Thanks for the tip! My bass is a bit lower now, but I find this particular position to be quite relaxing, actually. There's no tension in my arm or hand and it's quite comfortable playing like that. I do make sure that I don't harm muscles or tendons
Your young and invincible now but trust me.... later on... these things come back to haunt us. But anyways, glad your hanging the bass a little lower.
That chick is in the way... can't see the bass very well in the first shot!
JK, enjoy the new non-Lakie and the hot chick singers
Funny, I was gonna say that her clothes were in the way...
+ 100 I used to play like that as well with no problems, now I have to be very careful of my posture and arm positions as the body is speaking to me - and it never has anything nice to say:scowl:
I've learned from 20+ years of weight lifting and martial arts that any angle that doesn't place the body/limb/etc in a position of power or strength, is not one that you'd want to do repetitive motions in. I can crack walnuts with my right hand in my straight wrist plucking position but with my wrist bent at 90 degrees.... injury waiting to happen.
Lol, seriously? It's not hard and I'm no monster. The point is, no one is ever advised to lift weights or exercise with bad form or poor posture, it's known to lead to injury.
So you are saying that the theory of setting your strap to mimic your sitting position is wrong? Or am I misreading?
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