Smallmouth_Bass
Well-known member
I don't think it is realistic to expect a complete instrument (re)design to be innovative. For the most part, the innovations come in the refinements and details. I think a bass has to be significantly familiar for players to accept it and for it to be commercially viable. And, as mentioned, ergonomics can vary greatly from player to player. For example, my string spacing preference is 18mm at the bridge, but others swear by 19mm and others like it tighter. There's no right or wrong, but it is impossible to offer every possibility.