Using the right strap can also make a night and day difference. My current strap is just a cheap Earnie Ball 2" wide nylon strap. It kills my shoulder. I can’t play more than 5 minutes with it before it starts cutting off the circulation in my arm.
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This is what I’m planning to get…
I’ve tried one before and the difference was amazing. It made wearing my bass super comfortable with no pain at all.