paul h Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 I am currently bassless. It's beginning to freak me out a little. Quote
paul h Posted January 20, 2010 Author Posted January 20, 2010 Waiting for one to arrive. Just sold two. Quote
Cat Burrito Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 Well at least we don't have the snow or strikes holding up the post. Quote
harvey1-8 Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 [quote name='paul h' post='719566' date='Jan 20 2010, 09:10 PM']It's beginning to freak me out a little.[/quote] Close your eyes, count to a hundred and you'll be fine. Quote
OldGit Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 You may need a paper bag.... Method one: Breathe into it to alleviate panic attacks Method two: Put it over your head and await the courier bringing your new bass. Quote
geoffbyrne Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 If you're driving past Loughborough, I'll lend you one. G. Quote
arsenic Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 I was always led to believe that "Cold Turkey" was frowned upon by the medical profession. Perhaps you should consult your GP and get a prescription for a bass 'substitute' Quote
allighatt0r Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 [quote name='arsenic' post='719850' date='Jan 21 2010, 09:43 AM']Perhaps you should consult your GP and get a prescription for a bass 'substitute'[/quote] What would that involve? How else would you get that cool, mellow, warm, satisfying rumble-y feeling in your belly? Quote
harvey1-8 Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 [quote name='arsenic' post='719850' date='Jan 21 2010, 09:43 AM']Perhaps you should consult your GP and get a prescription for a bass 'substitute'[/quote] I hope you don't mean a guitar? Quote
basshead56 Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Coming off bass even for a day is an awful thing. you could try a substitute like a guitar, or perhaps a banjo-but you will notice there a huge difference-its just not as fun. The problem of course with these substitutes is you´ll find yourself picking them up 2,3 or even four times as often as a bass, just to get the same thrill you would normally get from a bass, and this can be very dangerous indeed. Quote
Bass-ic Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 Perhaps if you just went to the pub and stayed drunk for 2-3 days? Quote
arsenic Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='719854' date='Jan 21 2010, 09:48 AM']What would that involve? How else would you get that cool, mellow, warm, satisfying rumble-y feeling in your belly? [/quote] Methadone!!!! - great for withdrawal symptoms , maybe not so much of a rumble, but very mellow - but if you want that real rumble-y feeling, without the mellowness - I would suggest salmonella [quote name='alexharvay' post='719855' date='Jan 21 2010, 09:49 AM']I hope you don't mean a guitar?[/quote] Noooooooooo!!! ......a guitar would never be a substitute - I would rather have a piece of wood with 4 bits of string held in place with drawing pins - at leat it would allow fretting and plucking practice If the only other choice was a guitar........well filing my fingers down to the bone with a cheese grater and dipping the resultant stubs in a bowl of salt, sound remarkably pleasurable Quote
hillbilly deluxe Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='719854' date='Jan 21 2010, 09:48 AM']What would that involve? How else would you get that cool, mellow, warm, satisfying rumble-y feeling in your belly? [/quote] This is what i do. Quote
Netballman Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 [quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='719920' date='Jan 21 2010, 11:04 AM']This is what i do.[/quote] Thinking along the right lines there - but a HARLEY? Mind you the're great if you want to spend 95% of your time cleaning or sitting by the road waiting for the breakdown truck after the latest bit's shaken loose and fallen off Quote
hillbilly deluxe Posted January 21, 2010 Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) My bikes do'nt break down,i do'nt fanny about with them like the HOGgies do. I've just had a think about this.........since 1978 i've only broken down on a bike 3 times 1 - fried coil - Suzuki T500 2 - puncture - Honda CB400N 3 - chain snapped - Suzuki GN400 so i must either be lucky,good mechanic,or due a breakdown ? Anybody want to buy a Harley ? Edited January 21, 2010 by hillbilly deluxe Quote
paul h Posted January 22, 2010 Author Posted January 22, 2010 New bass should be here Tuesday. To kill the time I have recorded some music in need of a bass line so I can get straight into it when it arrives. Quote
Huw Foster Posted January 22, 2010 Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I don't know what I'd do with myself in your situation. Sometimes, when I'm away from home for more than a couple of days I like to take a ukulele with me. It's... not really the same, but it's got four strings. Anything to curb the cold sweats. Anything more than a week and I'll be huddled in a corner fretting the bassline to Mustang Sally in the air, sobbing quietly. Edited January 22, 2010 by Huwberry Quote
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