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I've been really into playing primus stuff recently and other songs that include that sort of strumming technique like some of cliff burton's stuff but I've been facing one major issue that's really making it difficult to progress. When strumming down, the cuticles at the base of my fingernails always hit the strings and it hurts SO BAD. I understand you're supposed to keep your hand parallel to the strings and sort of flick your fingers straight downward and not at an angle but it's a pretty unnatural position for me so unless I pay super close attention the angle will change a tiny bit and then I'm hitting my cuticles again. Is this just part of the learning curve and part of getting used to the right angle? Or am I doing something wrong? I haven't been able to find anything about this or anyone having a similar issue online

Hey everyone, I'm just wondering what 5 string basses with 24 frets you would recommend. I would really prefer it to stay under $1000 and of course if there's anything closer to $500 that is still really good quality that would be preferable.

I've tried searching online but there's unfortunately I don't seem to be very good at finding what I'm looking for lol. I figured there's gotta be someone here that's had a bass similar to what I'm looking for. I want something like Les Claypool's 6 string but with just a few extra things to help me play it easier. So basically I want a bass that is 6 string, fretless but still has the fret markers and inlay dots (dots on the side of the neck would be nice as well), at least 24 frets, and good quality. It doesn't need to be the highest quality possible as I am not rich lol so preferably under $1500 but I understand if that's not exactly the price range of these kinds of basses. TIA!