a question for bass players.

[launchpadmcqwak]

I have been playing bass for about four years now and i consider myself above average, but i still barely use my pinkie finger for anything, i just sort of stretch my ring finger if i need go up more than 3 or 4 frets. Is this common?, i would like to know if any of you experience this because it makes me feel like a right noob.

 

[ace_of_something]

I've seen people who have a shortened pinky do that, a pinky that doesn't go past the second knuckle of your ring finger at all. I suggest a grip strengthener tool thing.

 

[launchpadmcqwak]

I've seen people who have a shortened pinky do that, a pinky that doesn't go past the second knuckle of your ring finger at all. I suggest a grip strengthener tool thing.

thanks mate

 

[lolelemental]

I wouldn't worry about it, the only thing I use my pinky for is for 5 fret spreads. God they hurt...