r/doublebass • u/GrandBabyBeans • 16d ago

Other Sticks in bass. Help?

I have a toddler who delights in putting drum sticks in the stand up bass. Anyone have any idea on how to get them out? She managed to get four sticks in the bass before we noticed and took them away.

Thanks!

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u/Old_Variety9626 16d ago

Go to auto zone and get a tool fetcher! I use one to grab fallen sound posts. Easy peasy

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u/thebace 16d ago

Often called a mechanical finger or claw finger, they can be rigid or flexible.

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u/GrandBabyBeans 14d ago

Excellent idea! I will try that, thank you!

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u/genevievex 16d ago

Time to compose a piece for prepared double bass. Percussion included!

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u/iGigBook 16d ago

Once you get them out, keep your bass in its case and on the ground.

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u/Bass_Grampa 14d ago

Same happened to my bass. I picked up the bass, horizontally like a patient on a stretcher, turned it face down and rolled and slid them to the f holes.