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"Always Keep a Bass in the Trunk"

Orangeclawhammr

Orangeclawhammr

Nov 15, 2007
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Redford, MI
#1
My music teacher suggested that I always keep a bass in the trunk of my car. It sounded like a crazy idea to me. I live just outside of Detroit, MI, where the weather can be quite variable. I would think it would be difficult, if not impossible, to keep weird things from happening to the neck. Frankly, I'm not sure a bass in a gig bag would fit in my trunk (Cavalier). I know one in a case won't. I have to carry it in the back seat. However, I wanted to run this by teh forum before I totally dismissed the idea. Then there's the question of the amp. My Line 6 Lowdown Studio 110 fits perfectly in my trunk.

Ain't that a long name for such a small amp? (Should I have started a separate thread in the Amp section for this?
 
#4
Depends on his point. If he means that you should bring a backup instrument to every gig, then fine but it doesn't have to ride in the trunk. If he means that you should have an instrument to practice on at all times, then fine- just get a super cheap beater, who cares whether it warps or whatever, it's just for practice, and you don't need an amp for that.

If it's to reduce fishtailing when the roads are icy, then a couple large bags of kitty litter will work better than a bass.
 
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Orangeclawhamme said:
My music teacher suggested that I always keep a bass in the trunk of my car.
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This is a very stupid idea. It's going to warp the neck and sound like garbage in a short period of time due to the combination of climate change and banging around in the trunk. I don't care if the bass costs 50 bucks, it's still a waste.

I would be more worried about keeping emergency supplies in my trunk than a bass at all times. Very strange suggestion from your teacher.
 
#13
I think taken literally it's a bad idea, but if it's taken as you should always have an instrument handy for practice or an impromptu jam session or whatever then I can dig it... But it's a hassle to do so physically.
 
#19
That is flat out stupid.:scowl: What the hell's the reasoning behind it?:rollno: I have a Steinberger L2 that spent many a night in the truck. I also got drunk once and left it in the trunk of the guy's car who gave me a ride home, I'd never met the guy before in my life. Luckly, he was cool and opened his trunk a week later and saw my bass, remembering me from the band I played in at the time, he brought me back my bass. I gave him a $50 reward. That was back in '88'.

But today, I'm not leaving any instrument in my trunk, back then I was young, stupid and irresponsible. Leaving your bass in your trunk, is asking for major trouble and problems.:smug:
 

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