TimAl Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Hello there fellow bassers, I've lurked around this hallowed forum for quite a while now, never posting really but I have bought a couple of beautiful things from you guys. This is more of a feeler than anything else really - as it's not an original Fender, I suspect it'll have limited appeal as a 'player' on here, but visually it's rather fine indeed, if you're in to that sort of thing. I'm expecting some negative as well as positive comments but I would really welcome your thoughts on this unique bass. I have a few ideas on evolving this style of finish, but wondered if you have anything to add to the pot? Although playing fine, this bass came to me as a visual wreck - so I've done something I've always fancied doing & decoupaged an old Batman comic on to a bass. This is - in a nutshell - involves cutting out the comic & sticking it all over the body with PVA glue, then spraying clear lacquer over the top to give protection. I've also generated a bespoke headstock decal & that's also lacquered & looks quite the part. Hard to say who made this bass - obviously it's in the style of a Fender Precision, but with the truss rod adjustable from the neck heel I suspect it's an old Japanese Fender copy - something along the lines of a Hondo. Do any of you have any ideas? The truss rod adjuster is certainly, erm, 'prominent'. Just in case this is anyone's cup of tea, this is NOT a new bass, quite obviously, so it does have some marks to it, along with the odd crease where the comic has been wrapped & stuck to the edges of the body - which is only natural! - but nothing at all that affects its playability. I appreciate it's not an original Fender but it plays great & sounds typically P too - plus it’s got new strings on. Give me a call on 0744 639 44 55 or drop me a line to come & give it a try before you buy - I'm just outside Bedford in MK44 - however if you’re farther afield I’m happy to box up & post by courier to you for an additional £15.00. Payment via cash on collection, or bank transfer or PayPal ‘gift’ if you wish it to be posted. I've priced the Bat Bass at £125.00 as this is what I feel would be a realistic price that I'm happy to let it go for. No trades or magic beans please! [attachment=155603:Bat-Bass-01.jpg] [attachment=155604:Bat-Bass-02.jpg] [attachment=155605:Bat-Bass-03.jpg] [attachment=155606:Bat-Bass-04.jpg] [attachment=155607:Bat-Bass-05.jpg] [attachment=155608:Bat-Bass-06.jpg] [attachment=155609:Bat-Bass-07.jpg] Thanks for looking, Tim Edited February 19, 2014 by TimAl
Brams77 Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Holy bat-mackerel This just blew my bat brain;)
Marc S Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 Got a Catwoman amp to go with it? Looks great! Are the illustrations "stuck" on or is this a permanent finish? Love the logo too
TimAl Posted February 18, 2014 Author Posted February 18, 2014 binky_bass - PM'd - Kappow! Thanks all for your comments. Marc_S - it's permanent. Comic cut up into bitesize pieces & glued on to the body, the glossy shiny bits you can see are the comic masthead & images from the glossy front cover, all the rest is newsprint so much more subdued. Once all that was dry I then lacquered & polished, to make it knock & sweat resistant! Headstock is your 'normal' waterslide decal process, but with a bit of artistic licence on the wording Cheers all T
Chris Horton Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 i love the look of this !!!! I love the images
binky_bass Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 I believe a deal has been done and this shall be 'winging' its way over to me soon, at that price it feels like I'm 'Robin' this bass... (Feels ashamed for the terrible puns...)
TimAl Posted February 19, 2014 Author Posted February 19, 2014 Holy Smoke binky_bass - it's no use! I knew you'd employ your sneezing powder, so I took an Anti-Allergy Pill! Instead of a sneeze, I caught you, cold! Deal done subject to the usual blah etc blah.
Prime_BASS Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Truly awesome, now I know what I want to do next
TheGreek Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) In a similar (but slightly more expensive) vein: A friend of mine is a big Batman fan - unfortunately he's a failed drummer not a bassist... Edited February 19, 2014 by TheGreek
operative451 Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Nice! I'd quite like a judge dredd one... As far as who made it, the neck looks the same as my 80s marlin?
binky_bass Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Deal is done, BatBass is mine That Ritter is amazing, I actually had a chat with Jens Ritter about that beast during it's construction. Shame it's 40 times more expensive than this BatBass!
TimAl Posted February 19, 2014 Author Posted February 19, 2014 SOLD SOLD SOLD! Hope you'll be very happy binky_bass. A Marlin eh, thanks for that. That Ritter is indeed amazing - I did think when doing mine (well, binky_bass is the owner now, officially!) that I could do a printed vinyl wrap - but I preferred the idea of old school yellowed newsprint as the main 'pattern' plus the obvious edges of each indivdually glued piece - certainly gives it a far more aged & 'used' look. What's next I wonder? Not sure if it's in good taste but I really like the sound of an old black & white Page 3 bass with a F****r Porno Bass headstock . . .
Marc S Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 I really should have "Gotham" a move-on with this bass, and bought it! well done binky_bass - looks like you got yourself a really different, cool looking bass, for a great price! Marc
binky_bass Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Its hanging nicely between to limited edition DC/MARVEL framed posters I highly doubt its a Marlin, the neck construction is too nice, I'd probably lean more towards Hondo or Columbus. Tis a cool beast for the dolla!
Bassybert Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 Holy thread resurrection Batman. This was 7 years ago... 🦇 4
triplebass Posted May 9, 2021 Posted May 9, 2021 seems Senor Binky got this years ago, any chance it's still with you? @binky_bass any chance of a photo for late guests?
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