Are there any really 'good looking' basses?

[Paul S]

Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder. For me, this is the perfect bass shape and colour. Simple symmetry of the double cutaway with a 2+2 headstock. In shiny, high gloss, plain solid black - you can keep yer fancy woods

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Shame it was 2 lbs too heavy.

[Guest FretNoMore]

ESP basses come in some nice woods (e.g spalted maple) and finishes.

[LukeFRC]

Well basses with natural wood tops have been in fashion for at least the last 10 years. Painted finishes can be found in pretty much any colour if you look hard enough. I guess from the things the OP has said he/she likes so far that translucent tints on fancy wood might float your boat?

[Diablo]

arghhh.... why does this happen. I've now got serious GAS for the yellow and chequer hollow-body a few posts up. Google time - what is it - Gibson? Must have. Need now.

[Diablo]

Ah - Dean taxi bass, I didn't twig the pics were the basses in the signature. Shopping time....

[LeftyJ]

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1397143380' post='2421132']
Check out Carvin's new Vanquish bass

I personally love a Musicman bass. Classic Stingray/Stingray/Sterling/Big Al and even the Bongo.....(yes the Bongo looks amazing in a bright colour).
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That Vanquish looks awful IMO. What's up with those horns? It looks so out of proportion

I love Music Man too, and they've had some amazing finishes throughout the years, especially on their limited editions and awesome sparkle finishes. Sequoia Gold, Autumn Redburst, Autumn Redrise, Copperhead Bronze, the Dargie Delight versions...

[Owen]

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How about this?

[IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/DSC00297_zps7ec03d79.jpg[/IMG]
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OOOOOOOOF! WHAT'S THAT?

[Roland Rock]

Obviously it's all subjective, and the are some gorgeous basses on this thread, as well as some I really don't like.

Anyway, really good looking basses, especially in terms of finish? This Shuker:

Edited April 10, 2014 by Roland Rock

[Roland Rock]

Oh, and check out this Flashback that sold on BC a while back
http://basschat.co.uk/topic/198521-warwick-fortress-flashback-l850-sold/

[gsgbass]

i don't mind the looks of my Am. Spl. Honeyburst Satin Precision.

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[KingBollock]

This is a Cort T35, which I have. It is not easy to see but it has a lovely finish, with copper, red and green flecks in it that sparkle in moving light.


The Cort Curbow. I don't own one of these but I wish I did. Edited April 11, 2014 by KingBollock

[Geek99]

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I saw this at the London Bass show.... it looked amazing...
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Although I'm sure it's lovely to play, and undoubtedly superbly made, it looks like someone threw up on it IMHO


•• yes I know I have boring and conventional tastes

Edited April 11, 2014 by Geek99

[BigRedX]

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1397162890' post='2421450']
OOOOOOOOF! WHAT'S THAT?
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It's a Warwick Pro Series (MiK) Star Bass. Unfortunately they've been discontinued, but you can still get the Rockbass version although it doesn't have the arch top and the 4-string model is only 32" scale otherwise it's the full-fat MiG Star Bass II with the associated eye-watering price tag.

[Weststarx]

[quote name='LeftyJ' timestamp='1397162873' post='2421448']
That Vanquish looks awful IMO. What's up with those horns? It looks so out of proportion

I love Music Man too, and they've had some amazing finishes throughout the years, especially on their limited editions and awesome sparkle finishes. Sequoia Gold, Autumn Redburst, Autumn Redrise, Copperhead Bronze, the Dargie Delight versions...


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If my girlfriend saw those I'd be allowed to buy basses till I went broke

[bass24]

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Ibanez SR1605
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Wow, that's a stunner!

[davehux]

I still think ' What a lucky guy' when I get mine out of its case

[ezbass]

[quote name='bass24' timestamp='1397210898' post='2421782']

Wow, that's a stunner!
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[CamdenRob]

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1397184826' post='2421591']
Although I'm sure it's lovely to play, and undoubtedly superbly made, it looks like someone threw up on it IMHO


•• yes I know I have boring and conventional tastes
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It did look very impressive in the flesh, the photo doesn't really do it justice... didn't get a chance to play it as it had already been sold.

I like a more traditional look as well as the more contemporary designs, I can see beauty in both approaches... except in a single cut.

[JTUK]

I am liking the Fender Deluxe atm...
I fancy sunburst and tort, RW and if I can't
find the fender quality or general bass is up to it..
I'll get it custom made by someone who can.

That is this years goal but I don't really have to have one..just, want..!!

[Owen]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397197299' post='2421621']
It's a Warwick Pro Series (MiK) Star Bass. Unfortunately they've been discontinued, but you can still get the Rockbass version although it doesn't have the arch top and the 4-string model is only 32" scale otherwise it's the full-fat MiG Star Bass II with the associated eye-watering price tag.
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Hmmm..... another bass to stalk on Ebay

[dannybuoy]

I quite like the look of this: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/JABBA_CST5_Silver.html

[Bolo]

Some of the examples shown here are pretty, sure, but not exciting looking in any way.
I like this one for instance, poor picture unfortunately but the quiolted maple top and transparent green lacquer really do the extreme bodyshape justice:

[Musicman20]

PDN Honeyburst Musicman Bongos. Yum.

[Kev]

The answer is Yes, and which basses they are differ for every person!

[gsgbass]

[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1397213663' post='2421826']
I still think ' What a lucky guy' when I get mine out of its case
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Nice [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/p5hCuPZ.jpg[/IMG]!