Bilbo Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) I am about to start a campaign that seeks to ensure that Fender 'Jazz' Basses, of all hues, are only ever used to play 'Jazz' and that any use of said basses for idioms other than Jazz should result in the removal of that instrument from the perpetrator and it sale, at a reduced rate, to responsible jazz musicians in order to gain funds for the Musicians Benevolent Fund. I would also insist that 'Precision' basses should be played with precision and that all Double Basses should be played twice. Edited March 28, 2008 by bilbo230763 Quote
mcgraham Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I second that motion. I would also like to append to this decree that we must always keep our drinks and other beverage related products in our cabinets. Mark Quote
Soulfinger Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 I take it you don´t play a Spitfire, then? Quote
Jase Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='165186' date='Mar 28 2008, 12:39 PM']I am about to start a campaign that seeks to ensure that Fender 'Jazz' Basses, of all hues, are only ever used to play 'Jazz' and that any use of said basses for idioms other than Jazz should result in the removal of that instrument from the perpetrator and it sale, at a reduced rate, to responsible jazz musicians in order to gain funds for the Musicians Benevolent Fund. I would also insist that 'Precision' basses should be played with precision and that all Double Basses should be played twice. [/quote] So, can I have your Wal bass when you start your Jazz gigs with my Fender Jazz ? Quote
Bilbo Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 No - my Wal is played in a traditional and uncontentious manner, as has been the case since the electric bass was invented by Monk Montgomery. Its model name of 'Custom', therefore, has integrity and is, thus, allowed. My Metro combo, on the other hand, sounds great as long as there are no trains running. Quote
BigBeefChief Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) But I play a Jazz!!! Does this also mean that Warwick players will be sent to Coventry? They should be. Filthy buggers. Edited March 28, 2008 by BigBeefChief Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Damn! Better start playing my Hofner Violin Bass with a bow, then... As for my latest Status bass... Now where did I put my crown & sceptre??? Quote
s_u_y_* Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 If you own a Japanese Fender Jazz... does that mean we have to start learning Japanese Jazz? Quote
Bilbo Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='s_u_y_*' post='165240' date='Mar 28 2008, 01:50 PM']Japanese Jazz? [/quote] That would be a Precision. Quote
clauster Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 What does one do with a Musicman Bongo? Play it or beat it? Quote
clauster Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Should you go to the vet with a Modulus Flea? Quote
clauster Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 The Warwick Thumb - players be sent to Coventry and have their fingers amputated as a prophylactic measure? Quote
mcgraham Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) That's why you need to be careful over in Germany, the Ritter Raptors hunt in packs Mark Edited March 28, 2008 by mcgraham Quote
john_the_bass Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='bilbo230763' post='165233' date='Mar 28 2008, 01:39 PM']No - my Wal is played in a traditional and uncontentious manner, as has been the case since the electric bass was invented by Monk Montgomery. Its model name of 'Custom', therefore, has integrity and is, thus, allowed. My Metro combo, on the other hand, sounds great as long as there are no trains running.[/quote] your metro combo was manufactured by austin rover in the 1980s? Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Piccolo basses should be blown. Players of tenor basses should sing backing vocals in the style of Pavarotti. Fender basses should be attached to the front bumpers of road-going vehicles as extra crash protection. Viola basses should be played under the chin with a bow & never under any circumstances should the player be given a tune to play! Status basses should only be played by a certain class of musician. GB basses shall only be played by British citizens. Perhaps I ought to give Mark his bass rig back...? Edited March 28, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote
jwbassman Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) overwater... sploosh! unless levitation or claims to be the messiah are within your power... Edited March 28, 2008 by jwbassman Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Lakland... Basses played exclusively by the inhabitants of Lak-Land. (A bit like LapLand but with far fewer toys at Christmas!) Quote
john_the_bass Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='jwbassman' post='165282' date='Mar 28 2008, 02:33 PM']overwater... sploosh! unless levitation or claims to be the messiah are within your power...[/quote] or you could just use a bridge like the rest of us mere mortals Quote
Bilbo Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Machines' post='165271' date='Mar 28 2008, 02:25 PM']Wals - isn't that ice cream ?[/quote] No - sausages! Quote
steve-soar Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 Perhaps my KGB Headless should be played by a decapitated member of the secret police from the former Soviet Union. Or a shifty striped producer of honey. Quote
Guest MoJo Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Soulfinger' post='165195' date='Mar 28 2008, 12:44 PM']I take it you don´t play a Spitfire, then? [/quote] I used to, during the war Quote
.jpg.2a95db90b70ff3f3317b0f7ee3970acb.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.