Clarky Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) My DB has a few Pokemon cards and a Spiderman web inside it, courtesy of my kids when they were very much younger. Generallt these are not a problem but they do rattle when I play the E string and it gets on my wick. Anyone have any bright ideas - short of breaking up the bass (!) how to get these annoying 'childhood treasures' out? Edited March 25, 2011 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 A long thin stick with a piece of gaffer tape (sticky side up) or something equally sticky on the end. A hoover with the really thin attachment tool thingy. A very thin and highly trained racing ferret. A fashion model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 [quote name='Bilbo' post='1175763' date='Mar 25 2011, 11:50 AM']A fashion model.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Thx Bilbo, option 1 sounds the most fruitful I tried the model but she wouldn't get out of bed for less than £5000. Not my bed, before you ask Did someone say "where's ferret?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I like the sticky on the end of a stick method. Anything bigger you could try the three pointed grab thingy that motor mechanics use to fish nuts washers etc out of inaccessible places. Or you could carefully turn the bass, table down and give it a shake. I've done it once or twice but never felt completely comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Wire coat hanger with a big ball of blu tack on one end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Chainsaw & cellotape - what's the worst that could happen.... oh right yeah fair point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Perhaps anyone has a pet chameleon they can lend me for a couple of hours? [attachment=75698:1.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 How about one of [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/pick-up-tool-10318"]these[/url]? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1175981' date='Mar 25 2011, 02:44 PM']How about one of [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/pick-up-tool-10318"]these[/url]?[/quote] ooh, thats awfully clever! I will try the cheap (wire hanger and sticky stuff) route first and - if that fails - the Maplins picker-upper-thingummy Edited March 25, 2011 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 [quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1175981' date='Mar 25 2011, 02:44 PM']How about one of [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/pick-up-tool-10318"]these[/url]?[/quote] That's what I meant in my post Mr B. Thanks for the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 [quote name='bassace' post='1175776' date='Mar 25 2011, 12:01 PM']Or you could carefully turn the bass, table down and give it a shake. I've done it once or twice but never felt completely comfortable.[/quote] If you're going to do this I suggest doing it over a bed, then if you drop the thing it shouldn't come to any harm. Just make sure there's no-one in the bed at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Oi! Laeticia, get out of bed. I have to empty my double bass [attachment=75734:laetitia_casta_5.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Oh no!!! All this is too risky. Take it to a luthier. He/she can take the face off and clean the inside out for you. Then you don't risk damaging the instrument yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='BassBus' post='1176874' date='Mar 26 2011, 08:07 AM']Oh no!!! All this is too risky. Take it to a luthier. He/she can take the face off and clean the inside out for you. Then you don't risk damaging the instrument yourself. [/quote] I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) Well the coat hanger didn't work - the sticky tape blob fell off inside the bass In a fit of pique I manhandled the bass upside down and shook it - and managed to retrieve the two Pokemon cards. The Spiderman web is still inside (plus sticky tape blob ) but the bass has stopped rattling so thank you all for your suggestions. PS, I love the fact the picture of the lovely Laeticia Casta has been downloaded over 20 times with no comment from BC'ers Edited March 26, 2011 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 You could fit some hinges to the front so the kids can get their own toys out. [attachment=75772:storage_...net_6642.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1177015' date='Mar 26 2011, 10:52 AM']You could fit some hinges to the front so the kids can get their own toys out. [attachment=75772:storage_...net_6642.jpg][/quote] Nice! Tasteful toy for the DB player who has everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1177009' date='Mar 26 2011, 10:47 AM']Well the coat hanger didn't work - the sticky tape blob fell off inside the bass In a fit of pique I manhandled the bass upside down and shook it - and managed to retrieve the two Pokemon cards. The Spiderman web is still inside (plus sticky tape blob ) but the bass has stopped rattling so thank you all for your suggestions. PS, I love the fact the picture of the lovely Laeticia Casta has been downloaded over 20 times with no comment from BC'ers [/quote] You could try trained ants!! Thanks for the picture. Thats gone into my ..... special folder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='Raggy' post='1177125' date='Mar 26 2011, 12:29 PM']Thanks for the picture. Thats gone into my ..... special folder [/quote] Ha ha, 40 downloads now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1177437' date='Mar 26 2011, 05:34 PM']Ha ha, 40 downloads now [/quote] I can only assume people download it, print it off, roll it up, put tape on the end & stick it in their upright basses; you've already said this method isn't working so they don't post. Move along people, there is nothing to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonzoooroo Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 The download-free version... Lie the bass on it's back. Shake until the stuff is clearly visible opposite an f hole (bass side, preferably - avoids the possibility of knocking the soundpost. Fashion an extension for the crevice tool of your vaccuum cleaner (rolled paper, kitchen towel roll etc) Gaffer (or similar) it to the afore-mentioned crevice tool. Attach to 'cleaner hose. Apply suction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 41 I knew there was a reason I strayed into this part of the forum for once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='clauster' post='1177935' date='Mar 27 2011, 08:56 AM']41 I knew there was a reason I strayed into this part of the forum for once [/quote] At least you admitted it! 47 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1175755' date='Mar 25 2011, 12:46 PM']My DB has a few Pokemon cards and a Spiderman web inside it, courtesy of my kids when they were very much younger. Generallt these are not a problem but they do rattle when I play the E string and it gets on my wick. Anyone have any bright ideas - short of breaking up the bass (!) how to get these annoying 'childhood treasures' out?[/quote] Could I suggest "Agent Orange" the Americans had success with it in Vietnam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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