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05-23-2011, 11:35 AM
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When posting Rule #3 in another thread, I could not recall a thread with the basic rules that bassists should live by.
3. Never leave the cable connected to your active bass-when you catch a phone call, or when you set the bass aside.
Anybody got Rule #1, 2 or 26 handy? I've heard some funny rules in the past...
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05-23-2011, 02:37 PM
| | Hammer On! | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Babbling Brook | | Can anyone think of things that could/should be rules around stage, stores, or handling of bass gear? 
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05-23-2011, 02:38 PM
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05-23-2011, 04:47 PM
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05-23-2011, 04:53 PM
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Rule #3- Never leave the cable connected to your active bass-when you catch a phone call, or when you set the bass aside.
Rule #7- No "Cowboy" belt-buckles!
Rule #2012- Play until the worlds demise!
Rule #2112- Don't attempt to play any Rush songs like Geddy...It is not physically possible.
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Last edited by Staccato : 05-23-2011 at 06:47 PM.
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05-23-2011, 06:07 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle | | | Rule 1: Cardio. Oh wait...
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Originally Posted by Mark Latimour  A 15 string bass walks into a bar and the bartender says "man, you look really stressed". The bass says, "yeah, there's a lot of tension in my neck". | |
05-23-2011, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by UnfortunateTony Rule 1: Cardio. Oh wait... | Double tap?
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05-23-2011, 06:35 PM
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05-23-2011, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by oniman7 Double tap? | Oh, and always check the backseat.
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Originally Posted by Mark Latimour A 15 string bass walks into a bar and the bartender says "man, you look really stressed". The bass says, "yeah, there's a lot of tension in my neck". | |
05-23-2011, 06:52 PM
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dont play your bass in the opposite direction
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05-23-2011, 08:55 PM
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05-23-2011, 09:17 PM
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05-23-2011, 09:34 PM
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Rule #2- More cow bell.
Rule #3- Never leave the cable connected to your active bass-when you catch a phone call, or when you set the bass aside.
Rule #7- No "Cowboy" belt-buckles!
Rule #13- Always check the backseat!
Rule #42- Don't Panic!
Rule #43- Only after Rule #42 is applied, make sure you bring a towel.
Rule #69- Don't play your bass in the opposite direction!
Rule #666- Thou shalt have no other bass but the Mothman!
Rule #2012- Play until the worlds demise!
Rule #2112- Don't attempt to play any Rush songs like Geddy...It is not physically possible.
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Last edited by Staccato : 05-23-2011 at 10:58 PM.
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05-23-2011, 09:57 PM
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05-23-2011, 10:55 PM
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05-24-2011, 02:46 AM
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05-24-2011, 03:10 AM
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05-24-2011, 05:19 AM
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Psalm 37:8 ...do not fret, it leads only to evil. Blues Bass Players Club # I-IV-II.
Aria Pro II SB-1000 FrankenFretless, SB-900, TSB-400, ZZB Custom.
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05-24-2011, 05:30 AM
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05-24-2011, 05:50 AM
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