"The design is registered with the Patent Office". Errr

[Clarky]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Two-string-electric-slide-guitar-by-DaShtick-Celtic-diddley-bow-Cbg-/261514828853?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276

[Billy Apple]

Yup. I made a bass from a cricket bat that I registered with the ICC

[icastle]

It's not a new design, just an alternative use for an existing item.

I doubt you could successfully register this with the patent office even if you were determined enough to pay the initial £60 charge.

[Paul S]

Ironic that it is made from a stick used for hurling, as that is what felt like doing when I saw it. Lets hope he doesn't have a shillelagh knocking about anywhere.[color=#545454][font=arial, sans-serif][size=1] [/size][/font][/color]

[wotsy]

Damn pity it's patented, I was just about to rush out n make one for myself, suppose I'll just have to buy this one now...

[TheGreek]

Just confirms my belief that you can by any old sh1t on the internet...

[Happy Jack]

[i][color=#000000]It is rigid enough to stay perfectly in tune, but it's also extremely bendable.[/color][/i]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]So, it's crunchy but in a chewy sort of way?[/color][/font][/size]

Edited June 27, 2014 by Happy Jack

[flyfisher]

Yes, that sentence made me smile

I'm torn about this sort of thing. On the one hand it's a fugly looking thing and a waste of a good piece of firewood but on the other hand the guy has at least shown some inventiveness and initiative so good luck to him.

I wonder what the reaction would have been if eBay had been around when Leo put together his first electric bass?

[SubsonicSimpleton]

Perfect for those gigs where the landlord/father of the bride is reluctant to pay the band and needs a little percussive attitude adjustment therapy to loosen his wallet.

[Count Bassy]

Rigid AND Bendable!