Beedster Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Hardcase and tying it to the roof?? Maybe not... Edited August 25, 2013 by fatgoogle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Stagg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Bingo........ [attachment=142310:IMG_1313.JPG] [attachment=142311:IMG_1314.JPG] [attachment=142312:IMG_1315.JPG] [attachment=142313:IMG_1316.JPG] [attachment=142314:IMG_1318.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Damn, found a design flaw in the Nissan X-Trail. Gear stick is positioned where double bass lower bout goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheeler Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Vauxhall Zafira takes double bass, small amp and FIVE people. And they're cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandShef Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 There's two Yamaha SLB200s in the for sale forum...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo1978 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 [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. [/quote] 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1377446410' post='2187622'] There's two Yamaha SLB200s in the for sale forum...... [/quote] 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 [quote name='timbo1978' timestamp='1377456670' post='2187787'] ... when I told her shed have to sit in the back ... [/quote] Why did she want to bring a shed with her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo1978 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 [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". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 You can get a double bass, amp, acoustic guitar, amp, flute and 4 people in the back of a LWB Mercedes A Class too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 [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! [/quote] For some reason mention of the flute reminds me of the old Castemaine ad "Looks like we overdid it with the sherry". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 [quote name='fatgoogle' timestamp='1377433521' post='2187407'] Hardcase and tying it to the roof?? Maybe not... [/quote] DB on the front seat, wife on the roof-rack? Don't tell her I suggested this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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