We were having an awesome recording session
Got one song practiced to a finely-polished sheen.

Did a rough recording of it, and *bang* the E string on my bass broke, over the pickups.

Oh... Ok... I've had that bass for nearly five years, and never changed a string on it. Having a spare with me had never occured.

We looked at the time.
5:14.
We called the local music place that we use (Gig Gear in Harlow, excellent place, by the way).
"When are you open 'til today?"
"Half five"
"We'll be there asap, don't close, please!"

So we jumped into my mates new car, me with my bass, and he powered it to the shop.

We were convinced that we'd be too late.
We weren't, the guy stayed open for us!
Got there at 5:32.
Got my string.

Drove back slowly.
( Cawl, Sat 6 Sep 2008, 22:57, Reply)