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Alternative uses for a double bass


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[quote name='Owencf' timestamp='1363890793' post='2019066']
Round christmas i posted this one


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No replies. I wonder if you've breached some kind of DB taboo, there. A sort of lese majeste. :D

Well,. I'm going to say I think it's cute. I might even do it myself.
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And I did too. She looked fab, a right diva. :D

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[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1363910231' post='2019584']
I often use mine to soak up spilt cider and to break the fall of p1$$ed punters who trip over the monitors.
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Hmm the cider i can use and encourage, the pi$$heads i cannot and do not.

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I have noticed that people DO speak to you when you bus it...
The classic "thats a big violin" or "i guess your not the drummer" and the most common "nice CELLO" :angry:
...try and fit this under your chin... no drums dont have strings and ITS NOT A FN CELLO
I have little faith in some humans.

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[quote name='Owencf' timestamp='1363973981' post='2020438']
I have noticed that people DO speak to you when you bus it...
The classic "thats a big violin" or "i guess your not the drummer" and the most common "nice CELLO" :angry:
...try and fit this under your chin... no drums dont have strings and ITS NOT A FN CELLO
I have little faith in some humans.
[/quote]Unfortunately some people think they're natural stand up comedians. It is the duty of DB players to extend their end pins, drive it through the offender's foot and remind them that they should stick to their day jobs :)

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[quote name='yanto' timestamp='1363943060' post='2019758']
They make good sledges as well
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Very topical at the mo - we are snowed in in Derbyshire!! ....my misses says not to worry as at least we've got plenty of firewood ...I'm not sure what she means? :blink:

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[quote name='Owencf' timestamp='1363973981' post='2020438']
I have noticed that people DO speak to you when you bus it...
The classic "thats a big violin" or "i guess your not the drummer" and the most common "nice CELLO" :angry:
...try and fit this under your chin... no drums dont have strings and ITS NOT A FN CELLO
I have little faith in some humans.
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I like to arrive at a gig with my double bass and amp, and squeezing through the crowded door, tell the attendant “I’m with the band”..

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[quote name='bobmartin' timestamp='1363983321' post='2020642']
I like to arrive at a gig with my double bass and amp, and squeezing through the crowded door, tell the attendant “I’m with the band”..
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Who needs a DB and an Amp !! Loving the idea of blagging a way into a music venue for free !

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