This might be my favorite craigslist ad yet :)

Joe Nerve · #1 07-23-2011, 02:04 PM

Bassist without bass available for jams/gigs (NYC)

My bass is not available right now (long story) but I am.
No beginners.
Experience gigging around NYC and elsewhere.

Rock, pop, funk, etc.
Play other instruments.

Paid gigs considered first but the music must go on either way

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/muc/2509498294.html

Jim Nazium · #2 07-23-2011, 02:07 PM

Nice. I suppose it goes without saying that he'll need a ride to the gig too?

Joe Nerve · #3 07-23-2011, 02:34 PM

I think it's the "no beginners" that gets me.

**powmetalbassist** · #4 07-23-2011, 03:00 PM

I think the beginners he doesn't want are in a better position to ask for "paid gigs"

Rocker949 · #5 07-25-2011, 11:51 AM

It looks like his brain may not be available, either.

TheBIsForBass · #6 07-25-2011, 11:56 AM

Maybe someone should answer his ad and ask him which pawnshop his bass in and that you are looking to buy another bass

JMac4strngr · #7 07-25-2011, 11:58 AM

Kind of like saying. I'm a mechanic, but I dont own any tools. I will work on Your car for pay, and I expect You to furnish the needed equipment and supplies.

Stick_Player · #8 07-25-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Nazium

Nice. I suppose it goes without saying that he'll need a ride to the gig too?

And lunch, too.

Phil Smith · #9 07-26-2011, 12:35 PM

Actually, there are a number of bands with rehearsal spaces that also have extra basses and some studios that will rent you a bass in NYC. Many gigs one would play in NYC will have a backline so you don't need a rig and there's mass transit. Having said that, I don't find this particular ad that far out there, YMMV.