Its a cello.... its a violin... its a what??

Brandon Tuomiko · #1 12-09-2008, 08:13 AM

Why do people think a bass is a big violin or a cello?? They dont even compare to each other. How do you get a violin the size of your arm, mixed up with a bass. Doesent everyone sort of know a bass is really really big and a cello is small????

WHY?!?!?!?!?!

Marcus Johnson · #2 12-09-2008, 09:17 AM

That's the eternal question. I think there may be a secret Bassist Irritation Society out there, and they have monthly secret meetings, coming up with new ways to misidentify our instrument, and gradually drive us all nuts.

I've spent years working on my fake smile, to use in response to "nice cello".

bassist14 · #3 12-09-2008, 09:29 AM

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... I think there may be a secret Bassist Irritation Society out there, and they have monthly secret meetings, coming up with new ways to misidentify our instrument, and gradually drive us all nuts.
....

maybe they have their own internet-forum

bassteban · #4 12-09-2008, 09:34 AM

"Is that a cello ?"

And just like Zombies, there are more- many more...

Brandon Tuomiko · #5 12-09-2008, 11:11 AM

Haha people make me laugh! I could understand a 1/10 sized bass being said as a cello, BUT THE TUNERS!!!! and again some basses have the 'things that stick out on very old basses.... but still!

bassist14 · #6 12-09-2008, 11:33 AM

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...and again some basses have the 'things that stick out on very old basses.... but still!

brandon, you really seem to be an expert in double basses!

Brandon Tuomiko · #7 12-09-2008, 11:37 AM

Haha. I know every part to a normal bass, but since those special tuners are so rare on todays basses, they are hard to find the name of.

Arent they called french tuners or something?? Help me out here... hey at least I know they go on a bass. and its not a cello

Marcus Johnson · #8 12-09-2008, 12:00 PM

Hat pegs?

Brandon Tuomiko · #9 12-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Sure... i really dont know... What is so special about them?? They look cool!

Barron · #10 12-09-2008, 01:40 PM

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Sure... i really dont know... What is so special about them?? They look cool!

Convenient place to hang your hat if you're thinking of sticking with double bass.

Marcus Johnson · #11 12-09-2008, 04:12 PM

They're also really great for whacking your temple on when you forget they're up there.

Brandon Tuomiko · #12 12-09-2008, 04:43 PM

Haha... I hate the tuners. I cut my head open when I let go of the bass and it fell onto me... ouch!!

bassist14 · #13 12-09-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon Tuomiko

Haha... I hate the tuners. I cut my head open when I let go of the bass and it fell onto me... ouch!!

as i said before

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brandon, you really seem to be an expert in double basses!

Brandon Tuomiko · #14 12-09-2008, 06:03 PM

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as i said before

ha you know it!

I actually seem to know more about other instruments than the one I play the most...!

CJDBass · #15 12-28-2008, 08:29 PM

I hate those tuners, they look and are annoying. Yea Ive been hit in the head with a bass once, left a bump forever.
ps. what about oversized cello haha