20 Problems Only Bassists Will Understand

14. Even If You Could Afford That Amp You Wanted, You'd Have Nowhere To Store It

You've long since accepted that you're not going to play the sort of instrument that can be whipped out at a moments notice, but these logistical woes don't even begin to compare to that of your backline. You want the biggest, dirtiest, ugliest amp you can find - three of them, actually. But unless your dad runs a decorating company and is pretty lax about where he leaves the keys to his van, chances are you're going to be limited to what you can physically carry. Drummers will pretend like they can relate, but they're never likely to be short of a suitable surface to tap out a beat on. Nobody understands.
 
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