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My new SR5 bums me out :(

syciprider

syciprider

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It's too heavy for me.:o

I love the extra range and being able to play above the 5th fret most of the time but 25% more of everything is killing my left shoulder. I already use a padded 3" wide strap and I still couldn't play more than 15 mins at a time before I start aching for my 4 banger. I'm afraid that I have to return this and get a 4HH. My 5 will just have to be another, lighter brand.
 
4 in. strap?
Sounds ridiculous, but if you really nlike the bass, this could be an option.

My brother had the same trouble with his Daion bass at first.
 
Actually, I inserted a 6" wide pad on the strap too just to see if I can fix the problem with a super wide strap but still, no dice. I'm one of those guys who runs and bikes a lot and so my upper body isn't very well developed.:o
 
This one here has to be at least 11#. It's about as heavy as my ash SX which I don't play anymore for the same reason. It's not bad if I just stand still and play. But I don't :)
 
It may be heavy, but I'll bet it makes up for it in tone!

didgagetmypm?:D
 
I was surprised at how heavy my SR5 was when I got it. My shoulder ached for a couple of days after my first gig with it, but I eventually got used to it. I use a plain 2.5" leather strap with no extra padding.
 
That's one more thing I was thinking about. The TONE! It makes it hard to give this SR5 up. I've been at a crossroads all day with this. I just got done playing it again. Yeah my shoulder hurts, but my mind and ears are happy.

I'm trying to rationalize this. I can build up my shoulder, but I can't make my SR4 grow an extra string.

I'm gonna make me a very heavily padded strap in the meantime and play some more.
 
Try one of these, it's 'The Perfect Strap'. I got one for my heavier basses, and it really made them much easier to play.

I have two Stingrays that are 11 lbs, and I had a Fode*a that was 11.5 lbs.
 
Black. I have twins.

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Adjusting...

maddog said:
Time to hit the gym. :D
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...I'd have to agree... A stingray is worth the self-conditioning. In fact, that reminds me of the similar problem I had when I first got my stingray. I noticed it was noticably heavier than the Fender I used to play and it took a minute to get used to; and now I'm glad I hung in there, because I have one awesome bass!

Also, switching to a quality strap made for bassists was like icing on the cake. I can't stop raving about the Comfort Strapp. You can get them at Guitar Center.

Hang in there! :D
 
Giving up a bass because..............let me make sure I'm hearing this right.......it's too heavy?:mad:


You drop and give me 20.......MAGGOT!

Better yet, give up the bass and start up with the mandolin!

Just kidding.......you'll get used to it bro, hang in there, she's worth every pound.
 
I haven't weighed my Bongo 5HH, but during a gig when I put it down and pick up my Stingray there is definitely a noticible difference between the weight of them. The Stingray is so much lighter that I almost hate to switch back at times. Then I think about the sound and it's not so hard to switch.
 
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