DaveFry Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 A Tololoche is the Mexican equivalent of the double bass . The name , from the Mayan language, means " bull embrace " . The softwood body is matched to a fingerboard and bridge of very hard local woods , designed for slapping . ( English translation of Spanish Wiki page ; [url="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tololoche&prev=search"]http://translate.goo...che&prev=search[/url] ) There seems to be a traditional party number called " El Tololoche Chicoteado " where the player demonstrates his skill at resembling riding a bull : [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzAd0FISNm0[/media] - Hope that inspires/interests someone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ha ha. Awesome! He actually keeps impeccable time when he's riding the bass around the yard (not so much when he stands still). Mental in a good way. If I try that I'm going straight to A & E. The guys are having an absolute ball, good for them. I bet there's a fair bit of mezcal involved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I'm gonna learn how to do that. Can't believe I wasted time trying to play arco when I could've been practicing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 [quote name='AndyBass' timestamp='1434639530' post='2801451'] I'm gonna learn how to do that. Can't believe I wasted time trying to play arco when I could've been practicing this [/quote] I'll pay good money to see you [s]pull it off[/s] even attempt it with your strunal 50/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I'd have more chance with an actual bull, I think. Maybe this is one for the Duke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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