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#109,602
Gaolee said:
I have broken my upright twice. It is not a happy feeling. I am really sorry it happened to you.

Even a high quality bag cannot solve all problems. Both times mine broke were freak accidents. One was a slow motion tip over behind the van. The singer saw it start to go and almost caught it. She felt bad, but it was my stupidity for leaning it like I did. The other happened when I stumbled going up steps with it. I almost never stumble on steps. It was not out of action long either time, but that sinking feeling is not one I wish on anybody.
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My longtime friend used to privately deal double basses as a partial income playing (first bass chair) in the KC Symphony. Always had 8-10 basses lined up waiting to sell - it's a relatively small world and he knew everyone in the biz all over the country. He told me numerous bass accident/repair stories, one involving a valuable pedigree Italian instrument tumbling violently with owner down a long flight of stairs, shattering it to pieces. Being that it was a very valuable instrument - it was painstakingly repaired and was continued to be played afterwards. I looked inside the F-hole with a flashlight and it looked like Frankenstein - a roadmaps of lines and patches. It also cost thousands of dollars to repair but was worth it considering it's worth was in the 10's of thousands.
 
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#109,606
Inky13 said:
The cans and some bottles have a widget in them that releases a hit of nitrogen to replicate the draught experience. That’s what gives it that smooth and creamy head.
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There appears to be a widget shortage in S.E. FL:smug: I've heard of those but haven't run into them around here. I prefer bottles but I'll look closer at what cans are available.
 
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#109,607
JIO said:
My longtime friend used to privately deal double basses as a partial income playing (first bass chair) in the KC Symphony. Always had 8-10 basses lined up waiting to sell - it's a relatively small world and he knew everyone in the biz all over the country. He told me numerous bass accident/repair stories, one involving a valuable pedigree Italian instrument tumbling violently with owner down a long flight of stairs, shattering it to pieces. Being that it was a very valuable instrument - it was painstakingly repaired and was continued to be played afterwards. I looked inside the F-hole with a flashlight and it looked like Frankenstein - a roadmaps of lines and patches. It also cost thousands of dollars to repair but was worth it considering it's worth was in the 10's of thousands.
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Man, don’t rat out a dealer on the net, especially a bigtime guy. The DBEA will bust him and he’ll put out a hit on you and your gear!
 
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#109,609
GonePlaid said:
There appears to be a widget shortage in S.E. FL:smug: I've heard of those but haven't run into them around here. I prefer bottles but I'll look closer at what cans are available.
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I’m certainly not trying to be the beer police. It’s just that outside a bar/restaurant that knows what they’re doing, some packaging will give you the better Guinness experience. It probably has the most mythology/methodology out of a lot of beers. Plus, I’m jealous I currently do not have The Mother’s Milk
In my hands. Your beer enjoyment is of paramount concern to all!!!
 
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JIO said:
My longtime friend used to privately deal double basses as a partial income playing (first bass chair) in the KC Symphony. Always had 8-10 basses lined up waiting to sell - it's a relatively small world and he knew everyone in the biz all over the country. He told me numerous bass accident/repair stories, one involving a valuable pedigree Italian instrument tumbling violently with owner down a long flight of stairs, shattering it to pieces. Being that it was a very valuable instrument - it was painstakingly repaired and was continued to be played afterwards. I looked inside the F-hole with a flashlight and it looked like Frankenstein - a roadmaps of lines and patches. It also cost thousands of dollars to repair but was worth it considering it's worth was in the 10's of thousands.
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Mine is a plywood Chinese made bass, so its value is limited. It is a Christopher, so it is actually pretty good. And it is mine, so fixing it will keep happening up to a point. It has spent a few nights dodging drunks and drummers in dive bars. Drunks have not hurt it yet. A drummer tripping over a cord is one reason I am now wireless, but no damage. It has all been self inflicted damage. It is a lot more ordinary looking than Mark's, but I might like it at least a much as the 'birds. Maybe. It depends on the day.
 
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Inky13 said:
I’m certainly not trying to be the beer police. It’s just that outside a bar/restaurant that knows what they’re doing, some packaging will give you the better Guinness experience. It probably has the most mythology/methodology out of a lot of beers. Plus, I’m jealous I currently do not have The Mother’s Milk
In my hands. Your beer enjoyment is of paramount concern to all!!!
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It is cruelty and bad planning on my part that St. Patrick's falls during Lent when I don't drink. It is a good policy for the rest of the year, but I would miss good scotch and the evening glass of rum with my wife.
 
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Gaolee said:
It is cruelty and bad planning on my part that St. Patrick's falls during Lent when I don't drink. It is a good policy for the rest of the year, but I would miss good scotch and the evening glass of rum with my wife.
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A young, 'inexperienced';) couple is married in The Church. They both quickly learn how enjoyable intimacy is. One night, the young lady starts to initiate 'activity' but her husband says "We can't, it's Lent". She asks "To whom and for how long". (ba-dum-pum, crash)
 
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#109,620
Chucky Stiletti said:
used to be Pelham blue...
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Count Bassie said:
It's a mod. Ok...
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A study in contradictions. "completely rebuild this bass to a modern sixties spec. based on a photo" so rather than working from plans, or a spec sheet, the 'spec' is a photo. Put back to spec with aftermarket (Hipshot) parts. The pickups - the part everyone raves about - have been replaced, but sound a lot like the originals.
 
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