Rayman Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Karloff Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Err. Hello dear. My you are looking well. I was thinking, how about we go visit your mum? (present bouquet of flowers from petrol station) 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 A * friend * had some success with telling his wife that he had lent the bass in question to a fellow bass player and that he had just returned it after a lengthy period. Cough 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Use the shite sandwich approach: You’re looking great tonight (good) I bought a new bass today (bad) You deserve a night out, beautiful (good) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Use the shite sandwich approach: You’re looking great tonight (good) I bought a new bass today (bad) You deserve a night out, beautiful (good) That works for me. I've "volunteered" to take my wife to a very expensive restaurant because I played on New Year's Eve!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Just slip it into an old case she’s seen before and make a point of getting it out while she’s there, if she notices that it’s different just give her a look like she’s mad, shake your head and laugh as you walk off clutching your old/new bass. If she doesn’t notice the difference and ignores it then still laugh as you walk off clutching your new/old bass but do it in your mind… 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Just tell her and after her initial nuclear strike and 3 days of silence all will be fine lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Clarky said: A * friend * had some success with telling his wife that he had lent the bass in question to a fellow bass player and that he had just returned it after a lengthy period. Cough I've used this one many, many times. Either that or a friend of mine has lent me a bass for a long long time. I'm afraid to say, as stooges I've often used @obbm @Clarky@Linus27 Edited January 8, 2022 by Old Horse Murphy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I just put a pair of new lady shoes on the bed with a note “love ya kiddo x” she finds them. comes downstairs… ”where’s this new bass then?” 4 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPJ Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 To be honest, if you have so few basses that your partner is able to notice that you've got another one then you haven't got enought basses in the first place. You only have yourself to blame. 6 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 How about (in a deep voice) - "a new bass for me, some man juice for you". It could work. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimalkin Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Tell her that the BBC were auctioning off bits of the old set from "Play Your Cards Right", and that it was a "Brucie Bonus" that was never awarded, and was just collecting dust. It might be prudent to go for "The Big Lie" on this one. Something so absurd, you couldn't make it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I'll say 'I might have bought a new bass' and Mrs S will say 'That's nice' or 'Good' and carry on doing whatever she was doing. If I say 'I'll sell one of the others' she usually says 'Don't - you know you regret selling them'. I am a lucky chap. I won't say 'she's a keeper' because a/ we've already been together for 37 years and b/ the way threads seem to be going recently someone will no doubt feel offended by such misogyny 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 22 minutes ago, Steve Browning said: How about (in a deep voice) - "a new bass for me, some man juice for you". It could work. 🙂 You’d at least get a bravery award… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) A drummer mate of mine once managed to introduce an entire new range-topping Yamaha kit to the house by simply ensuring it was the same colour as his existing one. Edited January 8, 2022 by Rich 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Last week… ”ah, a musicman…been a while” (rolled eyes) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Karloff Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 22 minutes ago, Paul S said: I'll say 'I might have bought a new bass' and Mrs S will say 'That's nice' or 'Good' and carry on doing whatever she was doing. If I say 'I'll sell one of the others' she usually says 'Don't - you know you regret selling them'. I am a lucky chap. I won't say 'she's a keeper' because a/ we've already been together for 37 years and b/ the way threads seem to be going recently someone will no doubt feel offended by such misogyny Yes you are indeed lucky. I had a mate I use to go drinking with and she use to wave him off with a shout of "make sure you drink enough" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Luckily, me n’ the wife are relaxed about what each of us buy for our hobbies. I might be able to sneak a new bass into the house but she’s going to struggle with another kayak. Currently I believe she has two 🤔. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 When I tell my wife I've seen some interesting gear, she just says, "If it's that good, get it". 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 50 minutes ago, Paul S said: b/ the way threads seem to be going recently someone will no doubt feel offended by such misogyny Give it time. I seem to remember a similar thread not so long ago didn’t end well. Hope you guys had a great Christmas and New Years. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I've had success from 41 minutes ago, Rich said: A drummer mate of mine once managed to introduce an entire new range-topping Yamaha kit to the house by simply ensuring it was the same colour as his existing one. I have had success from this MO. Also, oddly, by simply involving her in the decision with a rational and long winded explanation of why I need it. What doesn't work is a bass or sax shaped parcel turning up unexpectedly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 I'm also one of the lucky ones, my missus gets quite upset when I sell a bass, and she doesn't mind me buying a bass, she thinks they look nice hanging on the wall around the house. She appreciates that most will sell for what I paid for them if I purchased them second hand, and even if I have owned a hundred basses over the years, when it comes to retiring from playing, or worse, then what basses remain can be sold on, so its possible to own, and play, loads of basses in your lifetime for virtually no cost at all. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) I worked hard all my life and I reached the stage in my life when I can afford and buy things I need, not things I want. Regardles, I'm being reasonable. Although I'd like or want a particular bass, but don't need it as other basses can do the same thing. Edited January 8, 2022 by SH73 . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnPatroller Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 15 minutes ago, thebrig said: I'm also one of the lucky ones, my missus gets quite upset when I sell a bass, and she doesn't mind me buying a bass, she thinks they look nice hanging on the wall around the house. She appreciates that most will sell for what I paid for them if I purchased them second hand, and even if I have owned a hundred basses over the years, when it comes to retiring from playing, or worse, then what basses remain can be sold on, so its possible to own, and play, loads of basses in your lifetime for virtually no cost at all. Exactly. My ex husband was always trading guitars in and out to keep up with which ever tribute band he was in at the time, and usually grabbing good deals online for other gear as needed, Overall, it kept his budget balanced over the years. His biggest problem was cramming it all into his studio room. I used to make him empty it all out once a year so he could get in there and CLEAN it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 “Clean it ….” 😕 hmm - what is this strange language that our female members speak ? 🧐 joking - just been cleaning our en-suite .. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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