The ugliest bass

[lettsguitars]

[quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1358034317' post='1932297']
Can I just add




Or


Despite the fact they are plastic essentially you'd look such a spanner playing one.

Bass Labs hmmmnn
[/quote]You probably need a spanner to play that thing. Oh my god!

[charic]

[quote name='ZenBasses' timestamp='1358034317' post='1932297']


[/quote]

It's two 4 string basses in one. One fretted, one fretless. Looks nice enough to me, I'd give it a go but I'm not a huge fan of fretless

[Bassulike66]

Not wishing to offend any other members, but i despise.....

Wals
Burns
JD's
Adam Clayton reverse Warwick Stryker....(just plain stupid!!)
Warwick Thumbs..because they look like a coconut on a stick.
Washburn Taurus
80's Westones
Gibson Ripper
Ovation Magnum
Single cuts.
All of the above and more....

Edited January 14, 2013 by Bassulike66

[jaydentaku]

Maybe it has. It does look like it could do with a stuffed squirrel on the headstock.

[KingBollock]

Right, that's it, I definitely want a Bass made from Dinosaur poo.

[phil.i.stein]

i'm well surprised no-one's done a post of that cock-bass thing yet.

photo not attached.

[jaydentaku]

[quote name='phil.i.stein' timestamp='1358194585' post='1934709']
photo not attached.
[/quote]

No need. Seen once, cannot be unseen.

[Dave Vader]

Mothman anyone?

[BigRedX]

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1358242913' post='1935244']
Mothman anyone?
[/quote]

You're a braver man than me to be making that accusation...

[Dave Vader]

I'm not coming back, somebody might post THAT picture....

[Leonard Smalls]

Can't be doing with Bongos. Or Foderas. Or Hofner violin basses.
Out of those, at least a Fodera plays well; I've had tea chest basses that play better than a Bongo!
But then I've got a Wal, and a pointy headstocked Parker...

[4 Strings]

Frustratingly I can't post photos, but here's a link to my suggestion:

[url="http://guitarz.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/marlin-pb-26-bass-1960s-japanese.html"]http://guitarz.blogs...s-japanese.html[/url]

My photo is of a green one. Search Google images for 'Kawai Concert Bass' and protect your eyes

Edited January 15, 2013 by 4 Strings

[MoonBassAlpha]

Guild B301/302 is a quirky looking thing, it just isn't harmonious in design at all. I had one for years and never warmed to the shape.
The same with the Shergold Marathon, it was never quite as nice looking as I WANTED it to be! Just an unimaginative body shape.

[Bassulike66]

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1358249947' post='1935417']
I'm not coming back, somebody might post THAT picture....
[/quote]

Your wish is my command!.....

[Dave Vader]

My EYES!
(I forgot I was't coming back...... )

[watton_earth]

terrible curtains

Edited January 15, 2013 by watton_earth

[phil.i.stein]

[quote name='watton_earth' timestamp='1358267500' post='1935990']
terrible curtains
[/quote]

which ones ?

[Rick's Fine '52]

Here's another one, with which you should seek immediate psychiatric help, if you like it in any way...

[phil.i.stein]

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1358274876' post='1936166']
Here's another one, with which you should seek immediate psychiatric help, if you like it in any way...


[/quote]

have you got a recommended psychiatrist's phone number for me ?

that rocks compared to the original.

Edited January 15, 2013 by phil.i.stein

[BigRedX]

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1358274876' post='1936166']
Here's another one, with which you should seek immediate psychiatric help, if you like it in any way...


[/quote]

IIRC that particular bass actually belongs to a member here.

While it's possible to have a laugh poking fun at what we might consider the less attractive instruments, I think actually singling out a particular individual's bass for abuse is a bit too far...

[Silvia Bluejay]

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1358157135' post='1933796']


[/quote]

I don't mind this! And the bass clef detail is cute...

[lowdowner]

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1358274876' post='1936166']
Here's another one, with which you should seek immediate psychiatric help, if you like it in any way...


[/quote]

I have to say, regardless of the challenging aesthetics, if someone can play this beast well, all power to their elbow and can get away with however it looks!

[BassTractor]

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1358157135' post='1933796']

[/quote]

I don't like it, and find it overtly coffee table style, which is not me, BUT if that is after one's taste, I think it at least is rather balanced designwise, and at peace with itself when held vertically. It does get a bit mid-heavy when held in playing position though.


[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1358274876' post='1936166']

[/quote]

No need to phone anyone. I already have an appointment with a range of therapists from before.
I like this a lot. It draws from at least four design styles and ideals, and is not my taste by far, BUT at least it doesn't take itself so seriously, and is quite liberating in that respect, in my humblest of opinions of course. I'd be happy playing this in front of an audience, if I could play.


best,
bert

[lettsguitars]

[quote name='phil.i.stein' timestamp='1358272244' post='1936106']
which ones ?
[/quote]Excellent!

[gelfin]

Ampeg Devil bass

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