Wildfuzz Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Well, that was a surprise, been talking about taking up the Double Bass for a while, on a whim purchased one and had my first lesson on Saturday morning. Love the sound it makes, but it is like learning to drive a car, learning the highway code, getting your road sense and speaking French all at the same time. Ho Hum, need to practice...... 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Not a very good size for tucking under the chin though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Depends on the chin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hi Stuart, I hope that double bass is one you made earlier Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Stuart, could you please re-post the above picture with you in uniform, thank you Grace 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I hope you take it with you when you go out onto the Broads, it could "Double" up as a life raft. Lol. Good luck with your new hobby. Grace... Behave yourself lol Edited to add a picture lol... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deebee29 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, Viking23 said: I hope you take it with you when you go out onto the Broads, it could "Double" up as a life raft. Lol. Good luck with your new hobby. Grace... Behave yourself lol Ahh but just imagine what the toll would be for that ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Something about Stuart's picture reminds me of Captain Birdseye so using his double base as a paddle-board, complete with bowsprit, would seem quite apt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 30 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: Something about Stuart's picture reminds me of Captain Birdseye so using his double base as a paddle-board, complete with bowsprit, would seem quite apt. Yes I`m not sure about the beard myself, however Mrs Wild Fuzz likes it, perhaps I should try jazz instead of RnR? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueH Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 How's about emulating Athol Guy? S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Best I dig me specs out to then..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Stuart, you look a natural standing there in your conservatory, strumming away to yourself Good job the neighbours can't see in Good luck and hope you enjoy your new hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Now I see why so many policemen wear helmets! Stuart, should you take up playing your bass in orchestras or bands then you will realise that the big, box like Volvo estates are made for the job. The alternative is an electric bass which is probably a good choice for R&R. Thankfully, car wise, my lot stuck to violins. One of my four daughters plays electric violin, in a rock band with Ed Graham, the ex drummer of The Darkness, and if her electric violin is anything to go by then an electric double bass could be quite a creative tool. A real advantage is that you can listen via ear-phones so won't disturb the neighbours or the wildlife. Plug into a bank of amps then it's a rather different effect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I expect that bass to have had a thoroughly amazing paint job by New Year! Something a bit like this one on the right? We once auditioned a 'Rockabilly slap bass' player for our band. As usual we'd had a falling out amongst band members two days before we started a mini tour and desperately needed a bass player. The chap sent us a video...my God he was superb! Climbing the bass, somersaulting from the thing, into the splits...never missed a beat and he knew all of our set! He met us at some pub in Margate for the first gig. His acrobatics were superb...he just couldn't play the bloody thing his video was done to a backing track. We ended up using him on stage and I played the bass line on the keyboard after I sampled his bass sound. Ooh Forum band at the summer meet? Jam session at the least? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDTRIPLE Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Just now, Gracie said: Stuart, could you please re-post the above picture with you in uniform, thank you Grace Pervert 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Timbo said: Jam session at the least? I like Jam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 12 minutes ago, MauriceMynah said: I like Jam Does that mean that you were a Mod then, tab collars, tiger tails and all the gear? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THD49kiCJXM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Paul, the harbour-master at Oulton Broad and Beccles is something of a rockabilly fan, if he's on duty then a quick blast on the double base might enlist a free mooring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjg1677 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 4 hours ago, Timbo said: I expect that bass to have had a thoroughly amazing paint job by New Year! Something a bit like this one on the right? We once auditioned a 'Rockabilly slap bass' player for our band. As usual we'd had a falling out amongst band members two days before we started a mini tour and desperately needed a bass player. The chap sent us a video...my God he was superb! Climbing the bass, somersaulting from the thing, into the splits...never missed a beat and he knew all of our set! He met us at some pub in Margate for the first gig. His acrobatics were superb...he just couldn't play the bloody thing his video was done to a backing track. We ended up using him on stage and I played the bass line on the keyboard after I sampled his bass sound. Ooh Forum band at the summer meet? Jam session at the least? Forum band, now i really like that idea very much, how many players can we rustle up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadAmbition Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hey Stuart, Lift your chin up, Nope - The other one! Griff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 If you get tired when standing playing your double bass, then why not sit down lol. If your arms aren't long enough to reach the strings, don't "fret" over it lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Never was a mod, it was Rockabilly all the way for me, have been on youtube watching some "slap" bassists, something to aspire to methinks. As for a Forum band or jam session, we may have to keep it to Ba Ba Blacksheep or Twinkle Twinkle Little star until I improve. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Oh yes nearly forgot, I broke a "G" string last night!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Did someone mention a forum rock band? You do realise that rock bands come with groupies, don't you? I can just see the ladies of the forum at the front of the stage , throwing items of clothing at our motley crew lol, Carole, get those heels on girl You could call yourselves The Forum Fuzz Grace 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 18 minutes ago, Gracie said: Did someone mention a forum rock band? You do realise that rock bands come with groupies, don't you? I can just see the ladies of the forum at the front of the stage , throwing items of clothing at our motley crew lol, Carole, get those heels on girl You could call yourselves The Forum Fuzz Grace I may be able to replace that "G" string after all !!!!!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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