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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 05-12-2009, 01:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 53,870
Posted By Richard Prowse
Evidently you can get the same results by...

Evidently you can get the same results by chanting,
"Nan Myoho Renge Kyo."
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 05-09-2009, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,808
Posted By Richard Prowse
Well, doesn't look like a Confederate bass.

Well, doesn't look like a Confederate bass.
Forum: Hybrid DB Strings 05-05-2009, 02:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 152,839
Posted By Richard Prowse
I emailed Pirastro to ask how the Weichs would...

I emailed Pirastro to ask how the Weichs would compare with Bel Canti.
They reply:
" What we can say is that the string tension of the double bass Evah Pirazzi "Weich" strings is a bit lower...
Forum: New Forum Member Introductions 04-23-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,324
Posted By Richard Prowse
Hi Rob, and welcome. I see Oren and you are...

Hi Rob, and welcome. I see Oren and you are already into the grits. Ah well, everyone to their own. We do a nice bluff oyster Down here (NZ).
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-23-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,487
Posted By Richard Prowse
At me I think. She thinks that bass players have...

At me I think. She thinks that bass players have a 'look' when they play. I think my mouth tenses up, though I've been trying to avoid doing this.
BTW (means 'by the way', but now that I've had to...
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-22-2009, 04:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,487
Posted By Richard Prowse
My wife used to love that old joke - what do bass...

My wife used to love that old joke - what do bass players use for contraception? The answer, of course, is their personality. She was obviously thinking about me when she laughed!:o
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-22-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 100,945
Posted By Richard Prowse
Okay guys, I'll come straight. I don't own a...

Okay guys, I'll come straight. I don't own a flight case. Sorry, I nearly bought one when I bought my new bass, but it was far too big for my car. Sorry again.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-22-2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,119
Posted By Richard Prowse
Why is the bridge, on that bass being played by...

Why is the bridge, on that bass being played by the guy with the red jersey, not lined up with the Vs in the f holes?
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 26,072
Posted By Richard Prowse
In fact, William, when Ken chose the little...

In fact, William, when Ken chose the little faces, he based each one on a famous musician. This one :confused: is Art Garfunkel.
Don't feel bad, you weren't to know.
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 100,945
Posted By Richard Prowse
Flight cases are for sissies!

Flight cases are for sissies!
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 26,072
Posted By Richard Prowse
Come on Ken, my old friend, we both know it would...

Come on Ken, my old friend, we both know it would take you months to delete all my pointless posts.
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 26,072
Posted By Richard Prowse
No, sorry William, you're wrong on this count. It...

No, sorry William, you're wrong on this count. It is curly headed.
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 26,072
Posted By Richard Prowse
:confused::confused::confused::confused: Read...

:confused::confused::confused::confused:
Read the reason for editing.
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 03:14 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 170,382
Posted By Richard Prowse
Richard Richard

Richard Richard
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 03:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,460
Posted By Richard Prowse
There are a lot of good notes on the bass, but...

There are a lot of good notes on the bass, but none is better than the lowest B on the G string.
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 03:09 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 100,945
Posted By Richard Prowse
I own three bass bags. One is very old and...

I own three bass bags. One is very old and ripped, one is a bit on the big side and one is pretty much right for both of my basses.
Hey who started this thread? What a good idea to be able to talk...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-21-2009, 01:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,955
Posted By Richard Prowse
Thanks Ken.

Thanks Ken.
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-21-2009, 12:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,487
Posted By Richard Prowse
This one would be the bass player because he has...

This one would be the bass player because he has no personality :o.
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-20-2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,487
Posted By Richard Prowse
Soon be New Year now.

Soon be New Year now.
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-20-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,955
Posted By Richard Prowse
Thanks for that Ken. Let's talk slow melodies....

Thanks for that Ken.
Let's talk slow melodies. Slow bow? probably. Firm left hand to avoid squeaks!
More forward and backwards control, rather than downwards pressure.
Relaxed right hand. Smooth...
Forum: Double Bass Talk in General 04-20-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,955
Posted By Richard Prowse
The Bowing Thread.

Slow bow, near the bridge, at a varying distance as your left hand moves... on it goes.
Here's my question:
What should one practise to really improve one's bowing? I know it's a very big question,...
Forum: Classical/Arco 04-20-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 187,266
Posted By Richard Prowse
I like the cut of this guy's cloth! (old English...

I like the cut of this guy's cloth! (old English retort)
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-20-2009, 05:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,487
Posted By Richard Prowse
I'll PM you - can't tell everyone. Though it's...

I'll PM you - can't tell everyone.
Though it's obvious that the crazy little heads won't go away!
Lol! Green, Green, Green
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-20-2009, 01:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,487
Posted By Richard Prowse
I can't wait until there are only seven months to...

I can't wait until there are only seven months to go.
Forum: The Bull Pit 04-20-2009, 12:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 39,487
Posted By Richard Prowse
Only eight and a bit months to go.

Only eight and a bit months to go.
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