waynepunkdude Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='farmer61' post='1145858' date='Mar 1 2011, 02:57 PM']Oh for Christ's sake, STOOD UP![/quote] Maybe that works for you but I go for the old lean it against a car method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1145861' date='Mar 1 2011, 03:00 PM']Maybe that works for you but I go for the old lean it against a car method.[/quote] Good point, must try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Which side of the car is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Personally, I've always been a fan of the classic "hung from the ceiling by a rope tied to the scroll". I find then that my practice space simultaenously conjures images of a meat storage freezer, which adds extra meat to the bass' tone, and a hangman's noose, which makes my tone nice and dark. A slight overtone of Rocky Balboa too, which is always good for those long gigs when you're not sure you can go the distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMech Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I found that OP more horrifying than anything i read on bbc news earlier. I think my ethical priorities might be somewhat skewed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1145866' date='Mar 1 2011, 03:04 PM']Which side of the car is best?[/quote] Rear right hand side, just next to the wheel arch. Obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I put my car on it's side once...glad my bass wasn't in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='Zach' post='1145963' date='Mar 1 2011, 04:09 PM']I found that OP more horrifying than anything i read on bbc news earlier. I think my ethical priorities might be somewhat skewed [/quote] Think that's bad Gareth's living room is upstairs his toilet is upstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I almost bettered the OP the other day when my DB came within inches of falling into the River Stour, which was flowing very high and very fast at the time (and it was about 11.00pm so dark). This was not my fault, but the combination of a rather creative architect, a partner who forgets to lock doors, and a freak gust of wind (one of those doors open at both ends of the house gusts). Apparently I have never been seen to move so fast, and was heard to shout "stay the f**k there" to my bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm soooo glad I bought a Hiscox case for my Cello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 (edited) [quote name='TPJ' post='1146054' date='Mar 1 2011, 05:03 PM']I put my car on it's side once...glad my bass wasn't in it [/quote] So in this instance it WASN'T ok to put the bass on it's side? I'm confusssssed. I think we need a new thread to clarify when exactly it's NOT okay to put a double bass on it's side. Edited March 1, 2011 by Gareth Hughes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1146156' date='Mar 1 2011, 05:59 PM']I think we need a new thread to clarify when exactly it's NOT okay to put a double bass on it's side.[/quote] Not a direct answer, but related: I can tell you with some confidence never to perform an emergency stop with a DB hard case in the back of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Bloody estimated £120 repair bill. All this before I even played a note on the DB after buying it! Aaaaaagh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Ouch. And may I be the first to say 'Bet you wish you played the flute now' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Actually, you know what? I'm still delighted to be getting back into the double bass. Even with this upset, it's still a great instrument to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Just noticed that when the bass slid sideways along the car to it's demise, the headstock hit the rear quarter of my car and dented it also!! Once again - AAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Double ouch. I really feel for you - but fair play to you for not letting this dampen your enthusiasm. It surely is a wonderful instrument to play. Even with my left hand fingertips feeling like they've been rubbed with a cheese grater - I have three 3 hour residencies a week that came out of nowhere about a month ago - I still love playing my bass as much as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I told my wife, herself a bluegrass bass player of many years, about your mishap. She sends full sympathy, having been there and seen others in the same boat! Two pieces of advice from her, the first already well covered in this thread! Also 'don't lean your bass against a table while your mother is using the sewing machine'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I can hardly bear to think of it. Good on you for picking yourself up and carrying on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I was gonna take pics of "how I managed to get my double bass into my car" for my disbelieving friends. However, when you know the bass is in bits under the covers, it kind of ruins the fun of documenting the process, huh? Here's the bass 2 minutes after I had bought it - 1 minute after it had smacked the head off the kerb. I didn't think it mattered if I had leaned it up against the car again at this point as the damage had already been done - Aaagh!! To get the bass into the car I had to drop the roof and fold down the passenger seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucec Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' post='1147332' date='Mar 2 2011, 04:43 PM']I was gonna take pics of "how I managed to get my double bass into my car" for my disbelieving friends. However, when you know the bass is in bits under the covers, it kind of ruins the fun of documenting the process, huh? Here's the bass 2 minutes after I had bought it - 1 minute after it had smacked the head off the kerb. I didn't think it mattered if I had leaned it up against the car again at this point as the damage had already been done - Aaagh!! To get the bass into the car I had to drop the roof and fold down the passenger seat[/quote] Kevin, thanks for posting the pics. Just a thought though - shouldn't the bass have been on its side? OK, I'm going ... Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Hahaha. When I pick it up I'll be super careful with handling it. I've also forewarned my 8 year old son that he'll be in the back seat behind me making sure the bass doesn't move in transit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Bass is now repaired and set up. Hopefully gonna pick it up later today. Instruction to self - 'don't stand it up against the car and don't drop it!!!!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [size=7][b]ON IT'S SIDE!!!!!!!![/b] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Glad your baby's back Kevin... hope you enjoy it. [quote name='slobluesine' post='1145646' date='Mar 1 2011, 12:55 PM']eeeyup.... golden rule is ALWAYS lay your bass on the floor [b]i heard of someone did just that and then reversed over it tho [/b][/quote] straight out of a Carry On film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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