Untrue Facts About The Double Bass.

[David McKinney]

2) Yes, it's a cello

[Ken Smith]

If you have one, you know how to play it.

Double Basses are NEVER discussed in the Bull Pit because it is against the written rule.

[Richard Prowse]

Ken, you should have put 3) & 4) by your comments.
5) Shiny varnish allows you to play faster.

[Dave Martin]

6. Double bassists enjoy having their instruments called 'doghouse basses'.

7. Double basses make excellent coffee tables.

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Dave Martin

6. Double bassists enjoy having their instruments called 'doghouse basses'.
7. Double basses make excellent coffee tables.

Sorry Dave but I'm going to question the validity of No. 7.
I did a gig once and someone rested a can of beer on my bass. One could argue that, for a period, my bass was used as a table. I know it wasn't supporting coffee, but beer can be placed on a coffee table. Can you please think carefully about whether No. 7 should stay? Remember that we're talking untrue facts here.
Thanks.

[Dave Martin]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

Sorry Dave but I'm going to question the validity of No. 7.
I did a gig once and someone rested a can of beer on my bass. One could argue that, for a period, my bass was used as a table. I know it wasn't supporting coffee, but beer can be placed on a coffee table. Can you please think carefully about whether No. 7 should stay? Remember that we're talking untrue facts here.
Thanks.

We must distinguish between 'excellent' and workable'. I've put coffee cups on the roof of my car, but my car roof doesn't qualify as 'excellent' because I forgot that it was there and drove away (which cost me not only a cup of coffee, but also a good coffee cup).

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Dave Martin

We must distinguish between 'excellent' and workable'. I've put coffee cups on the roof of my car, but my car roof doesn't qualify as 'excellent' because I forgot that it was there and drove away (which cost me not only a cup of coffee, but also a good coffee cup).

Good point Dave, but technically your car was temporarily a coffee table, albeit an inefficient outdoors coffee table. The four wheels could easily be taken for four legs, the roof for the flat of the table. Have people ever gathered around your car to chat in a fairly lighthearted way about everyday occurences, while nibbling carrot cake? Dave, please be honest with your answer.