Twigman Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 A meter reader came round the other morning. A chatty man, he was. I showed him to the cupboard under the stairs, to read the meters, which is in the corner of the lounge. He spotted some basses sat on their stands over in the annex to the lounge which I call my studio. "I play guitar," he says " I've got an Ibanez [something or other] with Seymour Duncans" He wanders across the room "Oh nice Musicman," he says He pulls the E string as far as he can then THWACK it whacks back on the fretboard. He then grabs the Status necked P next to it and does the same. The action on the StatusP is very very low and the E string whacked back on the full length of the fretboard. "The action's too low on those, they're unplayable," he says "Where's your Jazz? Every pro has a Jazz - Ahh there it is, pointing to my JV P" I point out to him that I'm not a pro and that I play with fingers and a fairly light touch and that they're perfectly playable and that the 'Jazz' is actually a Precision..... "Nah" he says and turns for the door....? wtf was that all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That'll be the standard 'tw*t who doesn't respect other's stuff.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 What a cockwomble. I'd have shown him the door pronto... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 He'd probably have slammed that too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1495021080' post='3300482'] What a cockwomble. I'd have shown him the door pronto... [/quote] But make sure he reads the meter first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Disgraceful. Ask another person to come next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Utter bell. You almost expect it at gigs but in your home... I'd complain to the utilities company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 wtf is you not saying something the moment he walks towards your basses? take some ownership here. obviously his behaviour is out of line but the moment he crosses that line say 'excuse me but those are mine and I dont want you touching them, epsecially if you are going to treat them like that'. I would report him to whomever provides your gas or electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) I'd complain to the utilities company; never rub another man's rhubarb! Edited May 17, 2017 by paul_5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 My school mate's dad used to have a car sticker that read: 'You toucha my car, I breaka your face'. Easily changed from 'car' to 'bass'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Obviously The guy dosen´t know how to behave. Honestly, i can imagine myself getting caught by surprise and not saying anything at the moment, but i would feel ashamed for complaining to the company when at the right moment i kept my mouth shut. IMO, The next time guy entered my place, and IF he even tried to touch my basses... i would give him the hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 [quote name='A.G.E.N.T.E.' timestamp='1495026584' post='3300577'] can imagine myself getting caught by surprise and not saying anything at the moment, [/quote] That's me [quote name='A.G.E.N.T.E.' timestamp='1495026584' post='3300577'] but i would feel ashamed for complaining to the company when at the right moment i kept my mouth shut. IMO, [/quote] That too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Can we now use the word "guitard" again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) I had my P Bass leaning on the sofa when I had someone round to service the washing machine. "Is that the Nate Mendel" he said and went to pick it up. I told him not to touch it as I had just reset the neck, and was letting it settle. He soon got the message. Edited May 17, 2017 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Sorry but I'd have told him quite strongly to take a hike immediately after he thwacked the Musicman. He sounds like a tw*t, and i'm not very patient with those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1495022861' post='3300519'] Utter bell. You almost expect it at gigs but in your home... I'd complain to the utilities company. [/quote] This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Did he ask if he could touch your gear? I'm happy to let people play mine AFTER they've asked. As others have said get in touch with his employers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Was it Mark King? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1495029255' post='3300630'] Did he ask if he could touch your gear? I'm happy to let people play mine AFTER they've asked. As others have said get in touch with his employers. [/quote] I'm happy after they've asked, and then washed their hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Anyone who tells you they're a musician and then immediately qualifies it by telling you exactly what make and model instrument they own. Isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1495036460' post='3300752'] Was it Mark King? [/quote] No, he worked for the gas board, not McDonalds I'll get my coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Take comfort from the fact he'll be out of a job soon, when everyone has smart meters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1495026809' post='3300585'] Can we now use the word "guitard" again? [/quote] I think the jury is still out on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1495026809' post='3300585'] Can we now use the word "guitard" again? [/quote] Only if the caveat 'it's just banter' is used... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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