radansey Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 My missus has detected my new bass acquisition - I should be more careful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 "Oh that? No I've had that ages" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I told my wife I found a flute on a bus seat. All was going well till she washed my jeans and found the bill. I don't do that any more. I whine and look sad till she gives in now. Edited January 22, 2010 by leschirons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 My SR5 arrived while Mrs Endian was in labour. AFAIK, she thinks I've always had it. (And no, I'm not going to get her up the stick again just so I can sneak in another bass.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radansey Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='721040' date='Jan 22 2010, 12:12 PM']My SR5 arrived while Mrs Endian was in labour. AFAIK, she thinks I've always had it. (And no, I'm not going to get her up the stick again just so I can sneak in another bass.)[/quote] 'spose it was my fault for polishing the frets on the ironing-board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='radansey' post='721272' date='Jan 22 2010, 03:03 PM']'spose it was my fault for polishing the frets on the ironing-board.[/quote] School boy error! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 He he, i told my GF i was given a US 75 RI by an old friend....the truth came out in the end, it always does.....damn truth Leschirons, love the Avatar...."Ill buy this shop and fire you all"...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Get rid of her, then you can get even more basses without the hassle!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Surely the correct response would be " I'm glad you saw my new bass it was lent to me by ( insert name of friend here) . He bought it without telling his wife and is how scared of what her reaction might be, so I offered to look after it for him until he has it sorted it out with her . Honestly some people are so dishonest in their relationship. I'm glad we're not like that and I can tell you everything " Then slither away and wait for the guilt to wear off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 This is a true story. When I worked at a music shop in Macclesfield, we had this permanently pissed publican who came in quite often. One day he came in and said he fancied a wireless system for £200 but was too scared to tell his missus. He asked us if we'd ring the pub a bit later and pretend we had a competition, with the wireless system as first prize, and announce that his ticket had been drawn. It worked a treat. The missus believed every word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I used to have another customer who bought guitars in always the same colour so his wife wouldn't suspect a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='leschirons' post='721039' date='Jan 22 2010, 12:12 PM']I told my wife I found a flute on a bus seat. All was going well till she washed my jeans and found the bill. I don't do that any more. I whine and look sad till she gives in now.[/quote] Ha, I can just imagine it. 'Hey love, look what I found on the bus today...a brand new Roscoe SKB 5!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 lol! Genius. All this talk of basses is making me want a new one though... :\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='721423' date='Jan 22 2010, 05:24 PM']I used to have another customer who bought guitars in always the same colour so his wife wouldn't suspect a new one.[/quote] Haha, brilliant. Yet sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='721423' date='Jan 22 2010, 05:24 PM']I used to have another customer who bought guitars in always the same colour so his wife wouldn't suspect a new one.[/quote] I've been using that one for years. Makes me laugh that a couple of guys on here think I'm some sort of colour fetishist, which I'm not! Simply put, if all your Fenders, and the odd Sadowsky, are all Oly White, it's amazing how much you can get away with. At one point I had five Oly White basses in the place whilst the good lady was utterly convinced I had reduced the collection to one. In a gesture of goodwill I owned up to owning two. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='721432' date='Jan 22 2010, 05:35 PM']I've been using that one for years. Makes me laugh that a couple of guys on here think I'm some sort of colour fetishist, which I'm not! Simply put, if all your Fenders, and the odd Sadowsky, are all Oly White, it's amazing how much you can get away with. At one point I had five Oly White basses in the place whilst the good lady was utterly convinced I had reduced the collection to one. In a gesture of goodwill I owned up to owning two. C[/quote] Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 If i need anything Music related... I always ask my wife if she needs a new pair of shoes... Works a treat...... Have you seen the price of flip-flops these days? Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have sold (to MarkyL) the Shuker JJB that my wife half-paid for as a birthday pressie last year. She has not spotted this yet. I have extreme anxiety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Mrs Marvin would definitely notice any new acquisition as I've only got one bass and she is fully aware of what it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Marvin' post='721483' date='Jan 22 2010, 06:16 PM']Mrs Marvin would definitely notice any new acquisition as I've only got one bass and she is fully aware of what it looks like.[/quote] Dude, that's an appalingly defeatist attitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='721485' date='Jan 22 2010, 06:17 PM']Dude, that's an appalingly defeatist attitude[/quote] I must try harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Marvin' post='721488' date='Jan 22 2010, 06:19 PM'] I must try harder. [/quote] I want a full written report on how you intend to redress the wife:bass ratio (WBR), which is expected be at least 1:3 (in certain USA states I believe 2:4 is acceptable). I want this on my desk by Monday Marvin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='721494' date='Jan 22 2010, 06:24 PM']...in certain USA states I believe 2:4 is acceptable...[/quote] And of course Wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Man you guys are lucky, my girlfriend knows every bass I have, and have had since we have been together and now has a good eye for bass details not just "ooh that blue one is pretty". We were at a John Mayer gig the other night and she managed to spot a Vintage Sunburst Precision on the bass player who was some distance away, in the dark at the back. She said "didnt you used to have a baby blue Precision when we met" I was stunned. Anyway I put myself in huge debt to get my last bass and she would kick my backside if I bought another. Nowhere to hide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarcher Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Whenever I buy something for myself I usually get something for my wife. The last time I bought her a new bag and belt. I was happy,new bass. She was happy and the Hoover works really well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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