Tololoche ( Slappers' Repertoire )

[DaveFry]

A Tololoche is the Mexican equivalent of the double bass .
The name , from the Mayan language, means " bull embrace " . The softwood body is matched to a fingerboard and bridge of very hard local woods , designed for slapping .

( English translation of Spanish Wiki page ; [url="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tololoche&prev=search"]http://translate.goo...che&prev=search[/url] )

There seems to be a traditional party number called " El Tololoche Chicoteado " where the player demonstrates his skill at resembling riding a bull :
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzAd0FISNm0[/media]

- Hope that inspires/interests someone .

[Rabbie]

Ha ha. Awesome! He actually keeps impeccable time when he's riding the bass around the yard (not so much when he stands still). Mental in a good way. If I try that I'm going straight to A & E.
The guys are having an absolute ball, good for them. I bet there's a fair bit of mezcal involved...

[AndyBass]

I'm gonna learn how to do that. Can't believe I wasted time trying to play arco when I could've been practicing this

[SubsonicSimpleton]

[quote name='AndyBass' timestamp='1434639530' post='2801451']
I'm gonna learn how to do that. Can't believe I wasted time trying to play arco when I could've been practicing this
[/quote]
I'll pay good money to see you [s]pull it off[/s] even attempt it with your strunal 50/4.

[AndyBass]

I'd have more chance with an actual bull, I think. Maybe this is one for the Duke...