Untrue Facts About The Double Bass.

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Jorge Gonzalez

183) Doublebasses are leading a rebellion against the opressive brass/woodwind coallition. In fact, they have kidnapped their Saxophone Leader and refuse to negotiate.

Jorge,
The saxophone, among instruments, really is a misfit and not a leader. It is made out of brass (or something similar) and is blown somewhat like a clarinet. It is generally classified as a woodwind instrument, but other woodwind instruments don't like it.
Really the validity, or otherwise, of your statement can only be considered after someone posts no 182.

13) If the double bass were a country, it would be Iceland.

[David McKinney]

14) the double-bass is easily transported in a shirt pocket or toiletry bag...

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by David McKinney

14) the double-bass is easily transported in a shirt pocket or toiletry bag...

Yes, David! This is more like it! This is good!

15) Harmonics don't work well on the double bass because it is too big and the harmonics are too deep to hear.

[Jorge Gonzalez]

16) Doublebasses can be used as bathingsuits.

[Richard Prowse]

Originally Posted by Jorge Gonzalez

16) Doublebasses can be used as bathingsuits.

Now, Jorge, you've got the idea!

17) A double bass looks like a telephone.

[Oren Hudson]

Originally Posted by Richard Prowse

Now, Jorge, you've got the idea!

17) A double bass looks like a telephone.

All right Richard, if this is what you want.

18) You can use a double bass for a condom.

[Dave Martin]

Originally Posted by Oren Hudson

All right Richard, if this is what you want.

18) You can use a double bass for a condom.

Isn't this a re-statement of Number 11?