Jus Lukin Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) - Edited February 25, 2022 by Jus Lukin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) Just a quick question, I noticed a lot of the folks on here have their basses out in the pictures, are these permanently left out or were they specifically out just for the photos ? It would mean a lot of dusting if they were permanently out. My bass at home is usually stored away in its case although I do have stands. In terms of caring for the instrument, is it beneficial to leave it in or out of the case when stored indoors at home? Edited January 22, 2018 by steantval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, steantval said: It would mean a lot of dusting if they were permanently out. You can clean basses ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 6 minutes ago, steantval said: In terms of caring for the instrument, is it beneficial to leave it in or out of the case when stored indoors at home? Read this. TL;DR Leave it in the case when you're not using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, leftybassman392 said: Read this. TL;DR Leave it in the case when you're not using it. Yes, but isn't it the British weather that continually attacks our precious basses and makes them age quickly, therefore becoming more desirable..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, steantval said: It would mean a lot of dusting if they were permanently out. I recommend wearing at least a pair of Y-Fronts, even if you're home alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, discreet said: Yes, but isn't it the British weather that continually attacks our precious basses and makes them age quickly, therefore becoming more desirable..? Aren't there guys you can pay to go at them with screwdrivers and acid when you want to sell them? Edited January 22, 2018 by leftybassman392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 5 minutes ago, discreet said: I recommend wearing at least a pair of Y-Fronts, even if you're home alone. Please, not the Y-fronts picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 minute ago, leftybassman392 said: Aren't there guys you can pay to go at them with spanners and acid when you want to sell them? I prefer to do that myself, it's very therapeutic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) - Edited March 1, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, JapanAxe said: Please, not the Y-fronts picture! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) - Edited February 25, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Jus Lukin said: ...and my last reply could also be applicable here... Yes, obviously I had taken way too much Horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: Glad to see rock'n'roll is still driven by drink and drugs! Sandpaper. I forgot to mention sandpaper. An essential tool for giving your Lake Placid Blue finish that 'old pro with a glandular problem' look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 minute ago, leftybassman392 said: Sandpaper. I forgot to mention sandpaper. An essential tool for giving your Lake Placid Blue finish that 'old pro with a glandular problem' look. I'm sensing you're not a big fan of the 'relic' look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, discreet said: I'm sensing you're not a big fan of the 'relic' look. Not really, no. (Natural patinas are good though - I mean if it has actually been played for 40 years by an old pro with a glandular problem then that's fine.) Why? Does it show? Edited January 22, 2018 by leftybassman392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 minute ago, leftybassman392 said: Why? Does it show? I can't really comment given the picture I've just posted... I like a 'used' look, I don't like brand new, pristine basses. So I don't buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 minute ago, discreet said: I can't really comment given the picture I've just posted... I like a 'used' look, I don't like brand new, pristine basses. So I don't buy them. Do you use the same logic with your underpants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 50 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: No, I don't have kids. heh. We have this: A Christmas tree..? That must have been a difficult delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Just now, leftybassman392 said: Do you use the same logic with your underpants? Yes. And my horse masks. Makes life more interesting, even though I do smell a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmanb Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 AMPS AND CABS IN GARAGE,BASSES ETC IN HOUSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said: I only have 3 hard cases and one gig bag that i occasionally use for "safe" rehearsals and by that i mean everyone there is sensible and look after their own gear very well. I tend to store the cases behind open doors to spare rooms. We don't close bedroom doors so you can manage to hide 2 cases behind the doors when opened. I like my basses on the wall but it did take a bit of work to get the wood strut properly secured for the weight of basses. I keep the vertical blind tilted half closed to prevent anyone seeing the basses from outside and stops direct sunlight getting in. Its quite nice when you are playing along to a song and you think "that would sound nice on a fretless" and can change over far easier than if basses were all kept in their cases. Dave ...And when you share a house it's hardly self-indulgent at all. Heeheehee. I really have to watch myself. It would not take much more for Channel 4 to become interested in me for one of their Hoarder Yukumentaries. I take your point however, it is nice to have everything to hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch625 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 1 hour ago, steantval said: Just a quick question, I noticed a lot of the folks on here have their basses out in the pictures, are these permanently left out or were they specifically out just for the photos ? It would mean a lot of dusting if they were permanently out. My bass at home is usually stored away in its case although I do have stands. In terms of caring for the instrument, is it beneficial to leave it in or out of the case when stored indoors at home? Was wondering the same looking at all the pics. I leave my guitar/bass in their cases which can be annoying as if they were out I'm sure I'd pick up and play more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 The DBs live in the upstairs study, amps, cabs and stands in the garage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 44 minutes ago, bassace said: Wow, that pic is totally surreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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