DougP Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 ... wrist?!? (warning: this might be kinda gross if you're not into discussions of the human body) Background: I played pretty fast/heavy bass in a punk band for a few years, using a Rickenbacker 4001 with the sharp binding on the edge. At first, my right-hand wrist would bleed after long, intense, rehearsals (I know - a lot of bass players wear wrist bands for protection, not just to keep the sweat off their hands; I probably should have), but after a while, the scabs/calluses would protect the skin. Recently, I noticed that I have a considerable hairy patch (and I'm NOT a hairy guy - nothing on the back, barely any even on my arms/legs - they'd execute me in Afghanistan because I *can't* grow a beard, even if I try) on my right wrist, about 1" (roughly 3cm) in diameter, right where all the wear-and-tear is. My left wrist is perfectly hairless in the same (symmetrical) spot. Has this happened to anyone else? Or am I just a freak? I thought I was only supposed to get hair on my PALMS (which hasn't happened yet, despite what my parents warned me!) ... does this mean that my bass playing is nothing but wanking? Do I need to wax my wrist now? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTSinSD Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 dude that's crazy!! sorry i don't have an answer, i just had to say that's crazy. maybe you could find your answer on a medical site or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banta Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Originally posted by DougP: Has this happened to anyone else? Or am I just a freak? That is the weirdest story I've heard along those lines, and I've played Rics for 25+ years myself! (Sorry, I have no helpful advice.) ------------------ Banta banta@citynet.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banta Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Wait a minute, sure I do. Get a 4001s with contoured edges instead of the sharp bound edges of the 4001. You lose the stereo capability, but keep your skin! ------------------ Banta banta@citynet.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Of course you don't have to wax your wrist. Haven't you heard of Nad's? lol Obviously *I* have nothing constructive to offer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zujo Posted October 19, 2001 Share Posted October 19, 2001 Is that you uncle Fester?? "Word to your mother" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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