ras52 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Anyone else suffer from this? I've just sold a bass to a fellow BC-er, and am now walking around with an empty gig bag over my shoulder. This feels weird, and the voices in my head are whispering "head to the nearest bass shop"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettsman Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 The way they go limp doesn't help either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1430137584' post='2758248'] I've just sold a bass to a fellow BC-er, and am now walking around with an empty gig bag over my shoulder. [/quote] To avoid this, you should have included the gig bag in the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Take it home and leave it lying around. I have quite a collection of hard cases and gig bags lurking throughout the house, to fool the current mrs discreet and keep her confused. Some of 'em [i]may [/i]have basses in and some of them may not. One or two may have basses in that she hasn't even seen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1430138180' post='2758256'] Take it home and leave it lying around. I have quite a collection of hard cases and gig bags lurking throughout the house, to fool the current mrs discreet and keep her confused. Some of 'em [i]may [/i]have basses in and some of them may not. One or two may have basses in that she hasn't even seen... [/quote] Planning on doing this, for when I start getting stuff that's a bit higher in the range... My mum notices a new one, but I've started on P-basses in Red/White. My dad knows my bass collection inside out now so I can't use any of the newer ones for gigs however (He's got a habit of coming a long to everyone to support his top son) Edited April 27, 2015 by Fisheth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1430138561' post='2758266'] Planning on doing this, for when I start getting stuff that's a bit higher in the range... My mum notices a new one, but I've started on P-basses in Red/White. My dad knows my bass collection inside out now so I can't use any of the newer ones for gigs however (He's got a habit of coming a long to everyone to support his top son) [/quote] I had to leave a bass in the shed for 18 months to hide it from Mrs Cameltoe. Never suspected a thing! Looks like I may have a new bass on the way again now, so currently making a bass-shaped hole in my shed again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1430137979' post='2758253']To avoid this, you should have included the gig bag in the sale. [/quote] Not while (numBasses) > (numCases)! Anyway guys, it was a cry for help: I needed your support to help me get home without buying another bass (so far I've made it back to the office), and all I'm getting is suggestions on how to deviously acquire more of the blighters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='Fettsman' timestamp='1430137714' post='2758249'] The way they go limp doesn't help either. [/quote] One of mine currently has a machine gun in it (no panic, its deactivated for a forthcoming exhibition!). Hope Mrs P does not find it - weighs about the same a three Ps. (the bass not the OH!) Alway reassuring to the rest of the household to have empty gig bags or wall hangers, shows you are not exceeding the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1430140432' post='2758304'] One of mine currently has a machine gun in it [/quote] "ANOTHER bass?!" "Don't worry, it's only a machine gun..." Which reminds me of the old joke: It's prohibition-era Chicago, and a guy walks into a bar carrying a violin case. Everyone's scared, they think there's a gun inside it. Later on a guy walks in carrying a viola case. Everyone's scared.... they think there's a viola inside it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I have a BC Rich Coffin Case which i put my 5 string in.....Mrs 6 will never find that bass as she has an absolute phobia of anything remotely coffin shaped.....Bwahaha 👹 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I agree with discreet; keep it empty, buy more empty cases, slowly fill the cases. No one will ever know unless you ever need to raise cash then make the noble sacrifice with a secret bass later down then line & look like a hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1430138561' post='2758266']He's got a habit of coming a long to everyone to support his top son[/quote] I used to do that for my lad's band, until after one gig I went into the "dressing room" to find his band with a case of Bud and more than one girl each. Daddy wasn't needed no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1430138180' post='2758256'] Take it home and leave it lying around. I have quite a collection of hard cases and gig bags lurking throughout the house, to fool the current mrs discreet and keep her confused. Some of 'em [i]may [/i]have basses in and some of them may not. One or two may have basses in that she hasn't even seen... [/quote] ......And the award for best post of the year goes to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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