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2ndBassGuitar

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Help guys..I am going crazy.

I love my Sterling. It has a cool aggressive sound that works well with so many rock songs. The neck size is perfect, its just awesome.

But I always wanted two different sounds. The aggressive sound I am currently getting from my Sterling, and a smooth deep rich sound. I can get this tone from the Bongo. Ever since I tried out a Bongo, I just can't get it out of my mind.

The problem is my wife will flip if I got a Bongo. My Sterling and Markbass amps are just a few months old. I do have the money...I can cash some of my company stock which has rebounded nicely.

But the wifey will flip...How can I convince her???

Try putting $5,000,000 in her bank account and offer to upgrade the prenup.
 

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Lie and cheat on your wife you are a squat to pee man in my book.

Real men are at the very least honest.
We all get our wives mad at us sooner or later but lying and cheating are non forgivable things in a woman's eyes as they should be.


If you lie to get a bass shame on ya. You will suffer for it if your wife doesn't strangle you.

Most wives will let a hubby get anything he wants as long as he is reasonable.


this is making my head hurt.

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sitonmybass

That makes more sense to me. Either play only 5 string OR 4 string, but mot both. My brain can't handle switching. I tried it once before...didn't work for me.

When I was strictly a 4-string player, a 5-string would disorient me. Now a 4-string disorients me since I currently only play 5-string and have only played 5-string for going on 10 years now. For me personally there's NO reason to own a 4-string (which I don't.) I do, however, respect players who are able to switch back and forth and I imagine that the more you do it, the easier it becomes.
 
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I didn't need to go that far...just needed to be honest with her. Told her I wanted to save up for one more bass...she wanted a trip in exchange. Fair enough, I said!

(Powman hands his wife a Greyhound bus ticket to Bismarck, North Dakota.)

"Here you go, honey! Have a great trip! See you when you get home."

(Mrs. Powman gives him "The Look" and Powman's face promptly melts like the Gestapo guy at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark.)

:D
 
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Mr. Powman: "Hey honey, here's the keys to the U-Haul truck that I rented for you and your travel intinerary including all of the cheap and nasty motels I've booked along the way for your trip to San Luis Obispo. Remember, don't come home empty-handed, be sure to fill that trailer up."

Mrs. Powman: "Why you (insert expletive)!"
 
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Powman

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You guys are crack me up. The latest idea I have actually may not cost me too much. I've got a meeting in Lucerne Switzerland in March. I offered to let her tag along. Fly her there on points, stay in my already paid for hotel room. This might work out just fine and not cost me a nickel.
 

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You people are silly. Best reason to play in the first place is to keep your brain energized. I'm 53, just switched to a fiver this year. Takes about a month to get the hang of it (eg, not thinking you're on the "E" when you're on the "B", another month to be able to exploit the differences ("wow. I can play this all this stuff right here without racing back to the nut"), and another month to be able to switch hit on the fly without gooning yourself up.
I'm no expert at spouse management, but you could easily spend that sort of bread on several fly fishing rods, tackle box and waders and never land a fish.
 

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Best reason to play in the first place is to keep your brain energized.

I completely agree with you sir! Research shows that it helps ward off various forms of senility.

I'm no expert at spouse management, but you could easily spend that sort of bread on several fly fishing rods, tackle box and waders and never land a fish.

Umm, I already have 12 fishing rods...so that argument won't fly. But no worries, all is well. We are just having a little fun with Mrs. Powman here...
 
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I completely agree with you sir! Research shows that it helps ward off various forms of senility.



Umm, I already have 12 fishing rods...so that argument won't fly. But no worries, all is well. We are just having a little fun with Mrs. Powman here...

Hmmm...12 fishing rods but I'm assuming only one wife. :rolleyes:

I'm sure it felt fabulous to be honest in your desire for a new bass; this helps to build trust and respect and will further enrich your relationship.

By the way, there is a Mrs. Sitonmybass in my life and she rocks!
 

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The very classic basses are four stringers. That's reason enough for me (plus I couldn't get my head around that B string in nine years playing :rolleyes:).



Holler when you're there... I'll buy you some beer.

Are in in Lucerne Oli? I will take you up in your offer...I love Swiss Weiss Bier!
 
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sitonmybass

The very classic basses are four stringers. That's reason enough for me (plus I couldn't get my head around that B string in nine years playing :rolleyes:).



Holler when you're there... I'll buy you some beer.

I absolutely agree with "The very classic basses are four stringers." I wish I could get MY head around being able to switch between 4-string and 5-string.
:(

Maybe if I drank more beer! :rolleyes:
Do you guys have room for one more beer drinking knucklehead? ;)
 

oli@bass

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Are in in Lucerne Oli? I will take you up in your offer...I love Swiss Weiss Bier!

No, I'm in Zurich, but in Switzerland, everything is close compared to other countries distances. I mean, I've just been to São Paulo, and it's absolutely normal to spend 1-2 hours in the car driving to a some place to eat or listen to music. Within the city.

I'm just not so sure about the Weissbier... I prefer the Bavarian brands for that... but we do have very nice lagers on tap. And some very tasty special beers from local breweries.

Anyway, back on topic, how's your wife going ;)
 

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No, I'm in Zurich, but in Switzerland, everything is close compared to other countries distances. I mean, I've just been to São Paulo, and it's absolutely normal to spend 1-2 hours in the car driving to a some place to eat or listen to music. Within the city.

I'm just not so sure about the Weissbier... I prefer the Bavarian brands for that... but we do have very nice lagers on tap. And some very tasty special beers from local breweries.

Anyway, back on topic, how's your wife going ;)

I also go to Zurich a lot. The head office is in Stafa, just outside of Zurich.

I am checking with head office to see if it would be ok to bring my wife. That would make her quite happy!
 
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