Cars, families, DBs and the need for an EUB or travel bass

[Beedster]

It's a nice day here and earlier on I was offered a sit-in with a local singer-songwriter for an outdoor afternooner at a local pub. Great, said yes, then realised that now that the family is a four-piece, they and the DB are no longer going to fit in the car at the same time, and whilst I love gigging, I love it even more if the girls are there (OK, I'm aware that wiser heads will indicate that this is a situation that might change over the coming years). So, had to turn it down, although we're still going along to have a beer or two and listen to the music.

So, I've posted in Items Wanted - but thought I'd also mention here - that I might be on the lookout for an EUB or travel DB!

Enjoy your bank holidays all

C

[fatgoogle]

Hardcase and tying it to the roof?? Maybe not...

Edited August 25, 2013 by fatgoogle

[stingrayPete1977]

Stagg!

[Beedster]

Ha ha, we think we might have sorted it - bass on front passenger seat sticking out of the sun roof (I'm kinda hoping there's no low bridges on the way). If it happens I will of course post pics

[Beedster]

Bingo........

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[Beedster]

Damn, found a design flaw in the Nissan X-Trail. Gear stick is positioned where double bass lower bout goes

[2wheeler]

Vauxhall Zafira takes double bass, small amp and FIVE people. And they're cheap.

[MandShef]

I had this exact same problem. Swapped a Citroen C3 for a second hand Mazda 5. You can fold half the seats down, making room for a double bass, with 2 seats (one behind the other) for the kids, plus passenger seat in front (so family of four plus bass). In fact on one occasion we got five people plus bass in (bit of a squeeze). I do love your determined attempts though - brilliant photos

[TheRev]

There's two Yamaha SLB200s in the for sale forum......

[timbo1978]

I remember my girlfriend (now wife) being totally unimpressed when I told her shed have to sit in the back, because my db took up the whole passenger side of my car.

[Beedster]

[quote name='timbo1978' timestamp='1377456670' post='2187787']
I remember my girlfriend (now wife) being totally unimpressed when I told her shed have to sit in the back, because my db took up the whole passenger side of my car.
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Hey, at least she got to go to the gig. Or did your DB just go everywhere with you, in which case yes, she had a point

[Beedster]

[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1377446410' post='2187622']
There's two Yamaha SLB200s in the for sale forum......
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Thanks Rev, yes, a bit pricey for me to be honest. I find on here than if you post a wanted ad all sorts of weird stuff appears, so I'm hoping something suitable priced and suitable interesting will come up.
Cheers
C

[Lfalex v1.1]

Ns design EUBs break down quite small. Still a bit big for a Ford Puma, but alright in almost everything else.
One catch with EUB, though- you'll need an amp or at least IEM for monitoring. And that takes up space, too.

[Happy Jack]

[quote name='timbo1978' timestamp='1377456670' post='2187787']
... when I told her shed have to sit in the back ...
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Why did she want to bring a shed with her?

[timbo1978]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1378069781' post='2195578']
Why did she want to bring a shed with her?


[/quote] ha, that's northern Irish for "she would".

[goblin]

You can get a double bass, amp, acoustic guitar, amp, flute and 4 people in the back of a LWB Mercedes A Class too!

[Beedster]

[quote name='goblin' timestamp='1378161615' post='2196608']
You can get a double bass, amp, acoustic guitar, amp, flute and 4 people in the back of a LWB Mercedes A Class too!
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For some reason mention of the flute reminds me of the old Castemaine ad "Looks like we overdid it with the sherry".

[Marc S]

[quote name='fatgoogle' timestamp='1377433521' post='2187407']
Hardcase and tying it to the roof?? Maybe not...
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DB on the front seat, wife on the roof-rack?
Don't tell her I suggested this

[Marc S]

I forgot to add BTW
I bought a Stagg EDB and it's great!
Just the job for when you can't lug a full sized bass around....
and a good backup instrument for gigging emergencies too

Marc