Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

[Fretworn]

About 15 years ago Guitar Player magazine did a series about avoiding overuse injuries. Generally the consensus is playing the guitar low (eg look at Pest's avatar) is a major cause. You should really be picking just above your belt buckle with the guitar positioned so your arms hang naturally in playing position without strain in your shoulders or wrists.

[keloooe]

About 15 years ago Guitar Player magazine did a series about avoiding overuse injuries. Generally the consensus is playing the guitar low (eg look at Pest's avatar) is a major cause. You should really be picking just above your belt buckle with the guitar positioned so your arms hang naturally in playing position without strain in your shoulders or wrists.

Aw thanks for the example there Fretty
IF you were all wondering if my bass is normally too low, I did raise it, the strap did slip a little during a song though... Normally my picking hand is right at my buckle height or a fraction below it, that is where I am most comfortable.