You all are filling me up with exactly what I need. I'm glad I thought to start a thread.


When I am starting, how tall do I want to set the bass? I do need to be careful with my shoulder/arm and will probably be happiest if I can avoid reaching higher than is necessary. I suppose trial and error would set me straight, but asking you all is a lot easier.
It may not go short enough, but if it does, it would be kind of dumb to get it shorter than I need to..seems like that would make me have to work harder and I sure don't want to risk anything that drastic!

I think I'll have a chance to play with the group a couple times before the show. Until then, I plan to play with whatever I find on youtube..first stuff with bass for me to hear, then on to some old fiddlers and such..and sprinkle that with various cds that I have. I figure that ought to get me somewhat solid with keeping playing when I flub without losing my timing.
It's the best plan I can think of at the moment..seems like a tolerable way to start myself before I have to be responsible for steady sturdiness with folks that tend to waver.

I'm not sure what to do about the bicycle though.
It's a mighty long walk...

Thanks,
M