Jonnyboy Rotten Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1378508593' post='2201416'] What a wasted opportunity. "I'm looking after it for a mate for a while because his wife isn't as loving and understanding as you are". Warning: I've been married twice so please take my relationship advice with a large container of salty stuff. [/quote] plus freakin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1378506668' post='2201395'] Just tell her to mind her own business and get back in the kitchen! Ouch!!!!! [/quote] If you hadn't left the chain so long she'd never have got out in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Got to let her out once in a while, otherwise the rest of the house doesn't get cleaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 By email - I did this with a £9000 motorbike once. Mrs Zed & I still laugh about it now - her in the house that I used to own and still pay for and me in the bedsit that I currently rent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowender Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 My friend from Brooklyn would just say..."I wanted it so I go it. You got a problem wit dat? Too bad. Now make my supper." Then again, he isn't married anymore. (Maybe he's on to something). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1378504736' post='2201371'] Nothing else needs saying, although given that the fairer sex seems quite colour savvy I'd strongly advise sticking to one finish on all basses - to all but the expert, a 3tsb Jazz looks pretty similar to a 3tsb Precision, 'ray or Ric. Don't get careless though, for example with fingerboards. They will notice for example that 'the bit where you put your hands was darker last time I saw it'. Stick to maple or rosewood, don't mix them and all is OK. [/quote] This! I got away with sunburst and natural basses for years. Then made the mistake of using a fiesta red fender, and was rumbled immediately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziphoblat Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Get it delivered to work. Keep it in the car until she's out of the way. Then bring it inside. She never has to know. Or take a big empty cardboard box out one morning and explain that you're selling one of your basses - she can't complain when another one arrives that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 It's not just wives.... Husbands can be equally troublesome I found this approach worked well for me just a week ago.... Me "Darling, would you like to come on a roadtrip to the midlands with me tomorrow" Him "Why are you going to the Midlands?" Me "I'm meeting a bloke off Basschat as I'm buying a bass off him" Him "Not another bass!!!" (slightly pissed off tone of voice) Me "Yes, but I'm selling two" Him "Oh, OK then" Me "So do you want to come?" Him "No thanks, got too much to do down the allotment" Should add that I have stuck to what I said, and the two basses I were selling have, in Elvis style, left the building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 In the thirteen years I've been with Mrs RR, I've only traded one and bought one. The trade was near enough a straight swap, so no issues there, in fact she came with me. The purchase was trickier. I compiled a convincing business case, manipulating the budget and savings until I could convincingly show that we could afford to free up enough enough for this new bass AND she could have the cash equivalalent to spend on whatever she liked. Seemed to work :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushers Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 do not buy her indoors a dog like I did :-( they bark a lot and never in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin8708 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Tell her it's an investment piece that will appreciate in value . Make sure she likes the colour ( seriously !! ) , I bought a bass hassle - free with the wife present because she liked the colour and shape of the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 If you can afford it and you want it, why would a partner be angry? If you're spending money that should go on food, rent/mortgage or other essentials on music gear then take a good look in the mirror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Write her a song, give her the lyrics on paper. Let her read them. Fill the song with a load of soppy bollox stuff that women like. When she asks you to sing it, Go and get the new bass for accompaniment. If she asks where the bass came from, give her some bullshit of your choice, it won't matter what you say she will believe you. This trick is good for about two basses, a third one is pushing it. Tah-dah..... Welcome to my world, it's grim and selfish but I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Not quite a solution but the guitarist in my dad's band took me and my dad on a road trip to try and buy some new gear for the band. We drove a couple of hours and spend a large portion of the day at the shop fiddling with gear. He eventually bought a very nice limited Strat and a big Peavey 212 guitar amp (Peavey were very much the rage then). Anyway, with leads, pedals etc he paid out about £1600. When we got back it was 7pm and his wife was home, something he hoped to avoid. We got out of the van, she came straight out with a big smile on her face and said "ok so what did you get, and how much was it" my dads friend shows her all of the gear enthusiastically and avoids the price question. She says again "how much" with a big smile, and he fobs her off with about £600. She see's straight through him and says "be honest, I will find out". He buckled and gives her the price, cool as a cucumber she says "oh there we are then, very nice......so (with hand out) where is mine". Guitarist friend then slumps over, absolutely gutted look on his face and hands over £1600 cash to his wife, her reply "thanks" and walks back in the house. The moral of the story, never try and fool a woman its not worth it. Personally I couldn't get away with anything, my better half knows her basses and cabs, she was looking though the for sale section the other day suggesting a new Bergantino 212. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prunesquallor Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Take her to meet a friend who has a modular synthesiser - a VCO alone can cost as much as a good bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlandtrees Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Just remember that truth should always be served in very small portions. I try to avoid it personally when it comes to music stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 My wife's a lovely person. If I said there was a bass I liked the look of she'd tell me to get it, without any hesitation. Right now I'm in credit after selling a bass and 2 cabs. She let me borrow the money for the last bass out of the housekeeping. She collects orchids, dolls houses, quilting material and handbags. We support each other's interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1378544474' post='2201575'] My wife's a lovely person. If I said there was a bass I liked the look of she'd tell me to get it, without any hesitation. Right now I'm in credit after selling a bass and 2 cabs. She let me borrow the money for the last bass out of the housekeeping. She collects orchids, dolls houses, quilting material and handbags. We support each other's interests. [/quote] Happy people make me fell ill. Only joking. Good for you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I once walked out the house with an empty case one morning telling the wife I would pop the guitar into the music shop for a setup on the way to work. The case returned home with a new bass in it and Mrs Hobbayne is none the wiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 If I want a new bass I will say 'I'm thinking of buying a new bass' and she will say 'Well, go and buy it then'. Simple as that. Maybe I am in a happy place financially but, more to the point, I'm in a happy place in my relationship. I have to wonder about all these little deceptions going on, doesn't seem healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Make sure you've got a steel helmet on your noggin & you're wearing Kevlar.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 You're married?? That's not very rock 'n' roll, is it everybody?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1378559898' post='2201827'] I can't imagine Mrs.S ever getting cross. She's far too nice! Say "Hi" from me :-) [/quote] And me. And ask her what she's up to on Wednesday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 As Mrs Lurks keeps paying for my new basses as pressies , I dont have a problem there , however I do get to pay for the guitars/instruments that I buy in case Lurksalittle ever gets around to taking up the challenge . That said, there was a raised eyebrow when she found out that the last £300 she spent for one at christmas was only the deposit . Still if she likes the look of them she doesn't mind as they will look quite 'cool' when they hang on the wall ( when I have finished the room that is ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1378559898' post='2201827'] I can't imagine Mrs.S ever getting cross. She's far too nice! Say "Hi" from me :-) [/quote] Will do Warren. And she doesn't. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1378560572' post='2201844'] And me. And ask her what she's up to on Wednesday afternoon. [/quote] How did you know I was going out on Wednesday?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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