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12-30-2008, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by AndreasH  I love that series of pictures! But I'm a bit afraid to put my bass "upside-down". Wouldn't that stress the neck a bit? | That's always scared me a bit too. I suppose it depends on the integrity of the neck block, but I'm just guessing. Perhaps the idea is to strap the body to the seat, without the scroll actually touching the floor.
The best part of those pictures is Rufus' afro. Right on, brutha!! 
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12-30-2008, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by joel kelsey Hey Adam,
Nice playing! What are you auditioning for? | Thanks! I'm auditioning for USC's DMA program for jazz studies. Wish me luck! |
12-30-2008, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AndreasH I love that series of pictures! But I'm a bit afraid to put my bass "upside-down". Wouldn't that stress the neck a bit? | I always loved those pictures too.
It's like saying "Here you go kids, after you get finished with my book you'll need to know this. I'm going to get you so good you'll be flying coast-to-coast and touring the world. Next I'll give you my tips on dealing with groupies and what foods to look out for when you're playing the Bangkok Jazz Festival."  |
12-30-2008, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dgelting I always loved those pictures too.
It's like saying "Here you go kids, after you get finished with my book you'll need to know this. I'm going to get you so good you'll be flying coast-to-coast and touring the world. Next I'll give you my tips on dealing with groupies and what foods to look out for when you're playing the Bangkok Jazz Festival." |
Yes, isn't there even a picture when he's playing a Fender bass VI? |
12-30-2008, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by txstatebass Thanks! I'm auditioning for USC's DMA program for jazz studies. Wish me luck! | I had a very intersting talk with John Clayton about post-undergraduate degrees. If your interested, PM me. Good luck!
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12-31-2008, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fdeck If it's not in the current edition, let me know. | I wouldn't know either way about the book. I got the DVD as a gift a month back and haven't had any free time to watch it yet. |
12-31-2008, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AndreasH I love that series of pictures! But I'm a bit afraid to put my bass "upside-down". Wouldn't that stress the neck a bit? | I used to fly like that and don't remember the scroll ever touching the floor of the plane. That would be a bad idea, especially with a rough landing. I suppose the size of the bass, especially considering the reduced legroom these days will "make it or break it", literally, with this technique. I wonder if an average size bass would fit in coach now?
A bulkhead seat would be the way to go. |
12-31-2008, 03:50 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Co. | | | I used to do this alla time. Only in the bulkhead areas.
Please beware..they have redisigned the entire passenger areas in older planes and, of course, newer ones.
Unless my bass traveled frst class, like Charlie Haden's Villaume does, I'd be very nervous about boarding.
You CAN actually go out to the airport and try the fit with your bass a few days before. Just make sure the plane has the SAME inner seating configuration of the flight you have your reservations on.
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12-31-2008, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dgelting I always loved those pictures too.
It's like saying "Here you go kids, after you get finished with my book you'll need to know this. I'm going to get you so good you'll be flying coast-to-coast and touring the world. Next I'll give you my tips on dealing with groupies and what foods to look out for when you're playing the Bangkok Jazz Festival." | ... And you will be loading in and out of clubs every night, so here's an amp on the back cover that's 30 years ahead of its time. |
01-02-2009, 11:58 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Marvelous, Texas | | | Maybe I was hasty
So my mom, in her infinite wisdom pointed out that the customer service rep probably thought I was referring to a bass guitar, and not a double bass. Being the paranoid person I am, i called SWA back and sure enough, they won't allow a DOUBLE bass in seating. Sorry for the mix-up guys. I will now go back to listening to Jay Leonhart's timeless classic "try to get a Bass Aboard a plane." |
01-27-2009, 09:08 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon | | | if they don't allow it in the seating area, is it possible to still have the bass in the _cabin_?
what other things one should check for when planning a trip on a plane? I suppose you can't just buy 2 tickets and show up at the security check -- are they gonna try to run the bass through an x-ray machine?
planning a trip, and don't know if that would be an option.
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01-27-2009, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by PinkFloydDan Must be nice to buy another plane ticket for your instrument. Holy moly | Big Bass=Big Money.  |  | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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