alembic63 Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1357735858' post='1927418'] Possibly a bit biased because it's mine but: I think that Rumours are the most aesthetically pleasing basses on the market at the moment - look at the GB thread and you'll see some made from even more desirable pieces of timber.. Having said that there are a couple of REALLY nice Alembic Orions available here at the moment.. [/quote] now that is very,very nice..........love it Quote
Skol303 Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1357734061' post='1927367'] I'm quite fond of this My other favourite bass isn't really what I would call "pretty" it's more "cool" [/quote] Wow! You weren't kidding when you said you like 'pointy' basses, were you? I'd have someone's eye out if I owned one of those. My own favourite would have to be [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/193647-basschat-competiton-bass-a-13-guitar-co-project/page__st__20"]this one[/url] in the making... but take that with a huge dollop of personal bias Quote
jackers Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 precisions. simple. jazzes and stingrays get an honourable mention too Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 White Stingrays always look great imo, although I have never owned one, I love the look of thunderbirds but they play and sound gash, as the thread is only based on looks I will still say thunderbird though Quote
Fionn Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 [b]Warwick Streamer Stage 1 [/b]... no contest. Particularly the early models with the cherry body, wenge neck, and one-piece bridge. That said the 30th anniversary edition with the black hardware is pretty sexy (same woods, mind you) Quote
Donnyboy Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1357732341' post='1927327'] +1 Gretsch are gorgeous things [/quote] Agreed, never had one but think are indeed very pretty. Saw an exquisite orange one recently, and I got a warm fuzzy feeling. Quote
Lord Sausage Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 It's gotta be any LettsBass. I'm saving up to get one! Quote
Cameronj279 Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 Mark (7string)'s fretless Sei bass. By far the nicest bass I've saw in person. Apart from that, Carl Thompsons are beautiful -especially the darker wood ones- Quote
BassTractor Posted January 9, 2013 Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1357747730' post='1927749'] Ha ha ha...like your sense of humour [/quote] Thanks. Don't know what you mean though. Just for clarity: I really dig the designs of both the Steinberger and the Bongo, and have lusted for them since they were first released, but I'm not praying on my knees before them, so often refer to them as cricket bat and bog seat. That post of mine went wrong due to unexpected stuff happening here. But it's nice to know that something I wrote brought a smile on your face! best, bert Edited January 10, 2013 by BassTractor Quote
molan Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Whilst I love a classic Fender for so many different reasons I can't fault some of Jens Ritter's work when it comes to out & out 'prettiness' This is a personal favourite: Quote
Fat Rich Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1357748616' post='1927774'] I have a real thing for these old Ibanez Roadstars. Still never bought one though,..... [/quote] Ooh that is nice, saw a guy playing one on a Stevie Wonder play along on youtube but didn't know what it was as I couldn't see the headstock. As for the Ritter, I don't like the overall shape much but I like the way he's tucked the output jack on the back of the body and hidden the height adjustment screws behind too. Quote
TheGreek Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1357774749' post='1928405'] Thanks. Don't know what you mean though. Just for clarity: I really dig the designs of both the Steinberger and the Bongo, and have lusted for them since they were first released, but I'm not praying on my knees before them, so often refer to them as cricket bat and bog seat. That post of mine went wrong due to unexpected stuff happening here. But it's nice to know that something I wrote brought a smile on your face! best, bert [/quote] TBH I was being sarcastic - wouldn't consider either of those two basses to be particularly pretty... Quote
BassTractor Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1357818247' post='1928810'] TBH I was being sarcastic - wouldn't consider either of those two basses to be particularly pretty... [/quote] I hope you meant "ironic". best, bert Quote
winterfire666 Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) i love this, pointy but in a slightly curvy organic way. [sharedmedia=core:attachments:88071] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:88070] Edited January 10, 2013 by winterfire666 Quote
Hutton Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) I reckon my old Gretsch G6072 must be up there. Here's the same bass in a slightly different setting courtesy of Lysdexia. Which of the two pictures do you prefer? Now think carefully! Edited January 10, 2013 by Hutton Quote
chaypup Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1357748616' post='1927774'] I have a real thing for these old Ibanez Roadstars. Still never bought one though,..... [/quote] You should buy one - they're lovely to play! Quote
Dave Vader Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1357849614' post='1929583'] You should buy one - they're lovely to play! [/quote] Stop it, can't afford to buy a bass I really don't need..... But really want..... Quote
Dave Vader Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 My favourite bass in the whole world was a roadstar when I got it, doesn't belong in this thread though... And wasn't the same type. Quote
Protium Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 I always liked the look of the G&L ASAT semi-hollow Quote
ZenBasses Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 May I chime in with this Shuker Uberhorn Fretless Has a hint of Ritter about it And on the more traditional front Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 No double basses yet? I feel that a good double bass has a sort of elegance to its lines and proportions that few (if any) bass guitars have achieved. Quote
lettsguitars Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1357988326' post='1931342'] No double basses yet? I feel that a good double bass has a sort of elegance to its lines and proportions that few (if any) bass guitars have achieved. [/quote]Agreed. This is called prettiest bass after all. Not prettiest bass guitar. Quote
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