Beedster Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) I tend to keep an eye on anything musical on aBay within 5 miles of where I live, so this just popped onto my radar [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Headless-Custom-Built-Electric-Bass-/290479943027?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43a1f42d73&BackToListReferer=http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll%3FMyEbayBeta#ht_500wt_1154"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Headless-Custom-Buil...a#ht_500wt_1154[/url] That is the ugliet bass I've ever seen by far. It's been played by a professional bass player though, so it must be OK Edited March 1, 2011 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I'm just heading into Canterbury but now I'm scared to go, I don't want to be in the same town as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 [attachment=59641:Ugly_dog.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 +1 Horrid, the pair of 'em. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxrossell Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Holy sh*t, that's revolting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='967461' date='Sep 25 2010, 12:32 PM']I'm just heading into Canterbury but now I'm scared to go, I don't want to be in the same town as that.[/quote] Shall we go and have a look mate [quote name='Clarky' post='967467' date='Sep 25 2010, 12:35 PM'][attachment=59641:Ugly_dog.jpg][/quote] Man, that is an ugly dog. I'd put £10k on that pic having been taken in Spain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Oh man, I only just noticed they want £400 for it as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 the body of that bass looks like it should have a stuffed animal head mounted on it. perhaps that dog ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Reminds me of the cheeseboard I made in woodwork at school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 that's pretty high on the rankometer. I have a bit of sick in my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 It says its been tried by a profesional bass player to make sure it works, it doesnt say what his opinion was Urghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 yes tried and found guilty or being a pug ugly POS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 [quote name='bumnote' post='967621' date='Sep 25 2010, 01:59 PM']It says its been tried by a profesional bass player to make sure it works, it doesnt say what his opinion was[/quote] That's the bit I picked up on too. Or it doesn't say who this professional player was...possibly his mate who is in a band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Im pretty pissed off Chris posted this, its obviously going to attract a lot of interest and hence drive up the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='967484' date='Sep 25 2010, 12:57 PM']Oh man, I only just noticed they want £400 for it as well.....[/quote] He's having a giraffe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Vile, but slightly intriguing... I'm just trying to figure out where all the bits might have come from. Control plate from a Ray-copy, pup from a Precision-a-like, body hewn from a dining table with a rusty spoon... but the neck? The angled heel makes me think Ibanez or similar, but they'd have to have hacked the headstock off. I just have sincere doubts that the person who made that body has the requisite skill to fashion a neck from scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Yeah, I always wondered what happened to that old MFI coffee table! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Someone please email him and ask for details (builder, components etc). I can't as, being local and possibly a musician, he might know who I am and bring over to my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='967684' date='Sep 25 2010, 02:52 PM']Vile, but slightly intriguing... I'm just trying to figure out where all the bits might have come from. Control plate from a Ray-copy, pup from a Precision-a-like, body hewn from a dining table with a rusty spoon... but the neck? The angled heel makes me think Ibanez or similar, but they'd have to have hacked the headstock off. I just have sincere doubts that the person who made that body has the requisite skill to fashion a neck from scratch.[/quote] my guess would be a hohner jack bass or cricket bat, steinberger bridge too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 You will find you have the lion share of a Poggenpohl mahogany worktop there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 [quote name='phil.i.stein' post='967725' date='Sep 25 2010, 03:48 PM']my guess would be a hohner jack bass or cricket bat, steinberger bridge too ?[/quote] That was my initial guess, but the Hohners don't have that angled heel. Hard to tell from the bad pictures, but the bridge doesn't look right for a Steinberger either (AFAIK): the tuning knobs seem to be offset from the line of the string/saddle, and there isn't that large flat area where the Steinberger stamp goes. It's all a mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='967729' date='Sep 25 2010, 03:55 PM']That was my initial guess, but the Hohners don't have that angled heel. Hard to tell from the bad pictures, but the bridge doesn't look right for a Steinberger either (AFAIK): the tuning knobs seem to be offset from the line of the string/saddle, and there isn't that large flat area where the Steinberger stamp goes. It's all a mystery. [/quote] on closer inspection, you're spot on... a mystery indeed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 The neck plate looks pretty bespoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='967748' date='Sep 25 2010, 04:13 PM']The neck plate looks pretty bespoke. [/quote] Dunno... looks like something someone's bodged together to align with existing neck holes. Gah, I don't know. I'm probably just being far too cynical. All I know is that if I tried to build a bass, this is exactly the sort of monstrosity that would result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 That has the rare distinction of making a Guild B302 look attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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