There was an old guy in a Northumberland (UK) dance band who went to gigs with the bass strapped to the roof of the car and the rest of the band inside. One night he dropped the others off home, but was tired when he got home. He forgot to take the bass off the roof before putting the car in the garage.

Not recommended.

I don't know what the tape I use would be over the pond, but it's "Elastoplast" over here. The other place I've had blisters is between the thumb and first finger of the left hand , from running up and down the back of the neck - a bit like the guy on the left in the Hartford clip (but more inexpertly, obviously).

My bass is a 4/4 and doesn't have an adjustable foot (it's wooden). The "fretboard" starts at about ear level for me, and I just cuddle it however it feels comfortable.

Paws