Bass VI question

[mredhot]

I have never used or even seen a bass VI but my question is, when playing one are the strings thick enogh to play it with your fingers like  a normal bass or do people usually use a pick?

[OffYourFace]

I've seen people play them with their fingers.  I had a MIJ model and my friend played it on a recording session, using his fingers.  But... he's a small guy with small hands.  So I think it depends on your physical size...

[sookwinder]

fingers or pick depending upon the feel/sound you want

[bulrich]

Just takes a bit of getting used to.

[SPudnik]

Played many a gig as  'straight bass' with the VI.
Standard finger picking - no problem.

Most difficult technique on the VI is Thumping & Popping commonly known as Slap.
Strings are too close, but definitely do-able.

If you have thick fingers it could be weird.

[scottme]

I like to do it both ways. Fingers and picking, that is.