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Untrue Facts About The Double Bass.
1) Most double basses are green.
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2) Yes, it's a cello
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Another educational thread by Sir Richard of 'Under..
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. |
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Ken, you should have put 3) & 4) by your comments.
5) Shiny varnish allows you to play faster. |
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6. Double bassists enjoy having their instruments called 'doghouse basses'.
7. Double basses make excellent coffee tables. |
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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. |
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8) Originally developed by sephardic shepherds to call the sheep home at sunset
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We still need clarification from Dave Martin regarding point no 7. If the 'coffee table' thing doesn't work out for him, would you be prepared to have your post retitled as no 7? |
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I think 7 is valid: while workable, a double bass makes for a lousy coffee table. Definitely not "excellent".
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bass as a coffee table
well,this was offered via ebay here last year:
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Though this might be an excellent coffee table, it's a really crappy double bass - it doesn't appear to be able to play in tune...
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Okay, okay, I don't want to come across as a softy, but I've decided to let no 7 stand. Anselm's 'glass' box is good, but you'd never get your legs under it - not that you can get your legs under most coffee tables. Well, I suppose you can if you're sitting on the floor. Let's move on.
9) Young double basses hang around in groups at shopping malls. |
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Grits and more grits. True or not for your DB?
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Sorry Oren, I think you wanted The Grits Thread.
10) Double basses have two sound posts - hence the name Double 'Soundpost' Bass. |
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11. Chicks dig guys who play the double bass.
or 11. A double bass is an excellent birth control device. Take your pick, Richard, based on your own experience. Last edited by Dave Martin; 09-17-2009 at 11:12 AM. |
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Dave, that's not a simple one to answer/decide between. I guess that I have to be honest and admit that I've not been blessed with incredibly good looks and have never been considered a chick magnet. When I play, women seem to enjoy the way I 'cuddle up' to the bass and that seems to make them feel positively about me. Therefore, I think I'll go with... 11) Chicks dig guys who play the double bass. Oh, hang on, that means it's not true! Okay, 11) A double bass is an excellent birth control device. |
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12) A double bass has the same strings as a trumpet.
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