Question about Strap length

[GZ2]

Ant, Glad to see you hear on TB.
Met you a couple of years ago at a wedding. You were a guest of a guy that's a bass player. I was in the wedding band Powerhouse.

My situation this. When I practice, mostly I sit down with the bass on my knee. When I gig, the bass is generally lower than when I practice. Consequently, it's harder to play. When I adjust the strap and bring the bass higher, I sometimes get cramps, because of the wrist angle I guess. How do I mitigate this phenomenon?

 

[ZH_Driver]

I'm no Mr. Wellington, but I think you should practice standing up more.
Seriously though, I found that my accessability to the fingerboard was significantly different between standing and sitting for practice that I couldn't always get the same licks right when standing. I know your problem is different but I think the solution is the same. I mostly practice standing now.

 

[Spin Doctor]

I'm not Mr. Wellington either, but try adjusting your strap so your bass is at the exact same position whether your are sitting or standing. Then, if you can play it when you sit, then you should be able to play it when you stand.

 

[Ant Wellington]

I'm neither ZH_Driver or Spin Doctor but I agree with them both.

By the way,...my name is Anthony. My dad is and will always be Mr. Wellington.

peace,
anthony

"Smells Like Funk"

 

[GZ2]

Thanks to one and all. I do stand up a little more now when practicing, but my old body doesn't like to stand for a couple hours at a clip holding the bass around my neck so much anymore. Gonna try to hang the bass off my neck while sitting instead of resting it on my leg while I sit to see if that will help.

Thanks again for the suggestions