MR> Yup.  But it's still an interesting and valid point.  Finger
 MR> strength and plucking technique also contributed to his tone.  I
 MR> worked on those things for a while after I read Jaco's comments and
 MR> found that my sound changed considerably.  :-)
 MR> Unfortunately, due to my not warming up properly (and partly to
 MR> having the bass hung a bit too low), it also contributed to me
 MR> getting mild tendinitis and CTS.  ;-(
Ouch!  
You know, I used to wear my bass really low because I liked the way it looke 

a lot better than real high.  Then I went thru an aching left wrist because 
of it.  So I readjusted to where my bass was way up high and my left hand  
was totally comfortable, and guess what?  Yep, the right hand started  
cramping and aching.  So now I've got it at a happy medium.  Now if I could 
only get a strap that's comfortable that doesn't look like something an Old 
Fart (TM) would use...the left shoulder isn't as young as it used to be  ;)
 MR> I've since readjusted to compensate though and things have
 MR> improved. If you recall, you and I talked about this some time ago.  I
 MR> was working on warm-up exercises and using the pick-ups and the amp
 MR> more to get the punchy tone.  Your comments were greatly appreciated. 
I believe that was right before my "vacation," right?
Jim
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