Looking for sugestions on a backup bass

[Bob Faulkner]

Originally Posted by Bill Doss

My problem comes in switching basses and adjusting to the scale, spacing , and radius. Some people have no problem doing this, to me it is a pain.

I can sympathize. I regularly practice on a 5 string 35" scale unlined fretless beater bass and when I switch to my 4 string lined fretless Smith I can feel the change in scale. I much prefer the 34" scale. Once all my debts are paid off a Smith 5 fretless is in the cards..

It takes me about 2 minutes to adjust from 35" to 34" and be comfortable, and it takes about 5-10 to go back to 35"..

[Bill Doss]

Originally Posted by Bob Faulkner

I can sympathize. I regularly practice on a 5 string 35" scale unlined fretless beater bass and when I switch to my 4 string lined fretless Smith I can feel the change in scale. I much prefer the 34" scale. Once all my debts are paid off a Smith 5 fretless is in the cards..

It takes me about 2 minutes to adjust from 35" to 34" and be comfortable, and it takes about 5-10 to go back to 35"..

Some people have no problem transfering. My wrists and thumbs begin to ache if I play a 35 for too long.

Ohh well. I might have to get a new Smith and use my current one as a back up .

[Bob Faulkner]

Originally Posted by Bill Doss

Ohh well. I might have to get a new Smith and use my current one as a back up .

Best idea yet!