Any Guitar Players on here..

[Ringwood]

I've been playing guitar mainly bass for about a decade. I play occasionally in pubs and clubs and the odd festival.

A guy commented on the way I play as my thumb comes over the bass neck a bit like a holding a cricket bat.

Anybody play guitar with your thumb on the middle behind the neck?

 

[Darran]

My friend Tom plays a 12 string bass.

G6136B-TP12 Custom Shop Tom Petersson Signature White Falcon™ Bass 12-String with Cadillac Tailpiece, White Lacquer

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[Itchysphincter]

A lot of good players have their thumb over the top. They might discourage it when teaching kids but if it’s comfortable for you go with it. Some incorporate in to their sound to get to the bottom strings.

 

[Ringwood]

A lot of good players have their thumb over the top. They might discourage it when teaching kids but if it’s comfortable for you go with it. Some incorporate in to their sound to get to the bottom strings.

I find access to both the D and G strings easier and can play quicker. I've tried the " proper " way and find it much harder especially standing up

 

[Muteswan]

I find access to both the D and G strings easier and can play quicker. I've tried the " proper " way and find it much harder especially standing up

If you’re on Instagram check out a wonderful bass player from Swansea, @alunvaughan
He is our resident bassist at Swansea Jazz Club and he’s on a few posts on Swansea Jazz Facebook page.
I’m pretty sure he plays with his thumb at the back of the neck.