“As a bassist, I spent years dealing with shoulder pain, neck tightness, and mid-set fatigue. I’d finish rehearsals sore and stiff—and it started creeping into my playing. My technique got tight, my movement suffered, and I felt like the weight of the bass was holding me back."

"I created BackLine to fix that. I made it slim enough to stay totally out of the way of your strap, breathable enough for long gigs, and supportive enough to gently pull your shoulders back into a better playing position—without restricting movement."

"Within one session, I felt it—less pain, smoother playing, and more focus. Then I saw a live photo and realised I finally looked how I wanted to: confident, upright, and in control."

"After a while, I noticed my posture was improving even when I wasn’t wearing it. My body started learning a new baseline—on stage, in rehearsals, and even just walking around."

"These days, I wear it less often—but I still bring it to every gig, every long session, and anytime I need that reset. My shoulders no longer hurt, my technique feels fluid again, and I show up on stage exactly how I want to.”

 

< — Harry Hopson, Bassist & Founder of BackLine