Let's spread some musical misinformation

[PillO]

Measuring the string height on a bass and the associated adjustment are very simple. Just stand with the bass in playing position and measure with a tape measure from where the E string crosses the nut (not the bridge as some people say) to the floor. If the string height is greater than your inside leg you need to intonate your trousers. Alternatively wear shoes with higher heels when playing - this is the technique universally adopted by Glam Rock people.

If the string height is less than your inside leg the only reliable solution is to learn to play sitting down.

How does this work for double necks?

Or if standing on cabs?

 

[PDW30]

How does this work for double necks?
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Ask him:

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

... If the string height is less than your inside leg the only reliable solution is to learn to play sitting down.

Or amputate the leg?

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Or amputate the leg?

No, as Flea has shown, the best way is to remove the inside leg of your trousers from the equation by removing the trousers. Then no one knows if you are breaking the inside leg rule.

 

[PillO]

No, as Flea has shown, the best way is to remove the inside leg of your trousers from the equation by removing the trousers. Then no one knows if you are breaking the inside leg rule.

Flea watched Laugh-in and took the phrase "Sock it to me" too literally.

 

[PDW30]

Flea watched Laugh-in and took the phrase "Sock it to me" too literally.

Now that brings back the memories ...

 

[PillO]

Now that brings back the memories ...

Rowan and Martin were staunch Republicans and that is why they invited Presidential candidate Nixon to appear on the show; knowing that it would boost his popularity just enough for him to win the electoral college.

 

[Jay2U]

When the tone is in your fingers, you don't have to tune your bass.

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

When the tone is in your fingers, you don't have to tune your bass.

There are people who tune basses?

 

[Jay2U]

There are people who tune basses?

Yes, they call them magicians.

 

[PDW30]

Yes, they call them magicians.

No, they call them pedants.

 

[mrjim123]

Yes, they call them magicians.

They also call them bass tunas.

 

[Jay2U]

They also call them bass tunas.

Bass tunas tuna bass.

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

They also call them bass tunas.

Only in Brooklyn

 

[PillO]

There are people who tune basses?

The tech does that when you get a set up with the set of strings you will keep on the bass forever.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Since 1987's Crest of a Knave, all vocals on Jethro Tull records have been done by Mark Knopfler, plus all the guitar work too. Anderson is purely kept on for the flute and his cod piece.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Yes, they call them magicians.

Are you confusing Penn and Teller's show with a tutorial on tuning basses again?

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Rowan and Martin were staunch Republicans and that is why they invited Presidential candidate Nixon to appear on the show; knowing that it would boost his popularity just enough for him to win the electoral college.

Not for Nixon's legendary skills in physical comedy?

 

[PDW30]

The tech does that when you get a set up with the set of strings you will keep on the bass forever.

And that's why it's vital to glue the strings down firmly to your bass at the nut and saddles when you fit them. Spot-welding a string to its saddle also works. For added security, ask the tech to put a drop of superglue in each tuner when they've finished the setup. Don't worry if they look at you strangely - it's a mark of respect.

 

[PillO]

Since 1987's Crest of a Knave, all vocals on Jethro Tull records have been done by Mark Knopfler, plus all the guitar work too. Anderson is purely kept on for the flute and his cod piece.

We are all grateful that Anderson keeps his codpiece on.