The "I can't cope with sunburst, really, I can't take it anymore" thread

[neepheid]

The only burst which I'd actively avoid is extreme examples of Gibson's "Fireburst" which when done badly looks more like "ketchupandmustardburst".



No thanks

[Graham]

I love Green Burst

[Img]https://www.upfrontguitars.com/images/P/L1505-full.jpg" class="ipsImage" />

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1431952575' post='2776493']
Ahem...



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I want that bass

[chris_b]

3TS (OK I might stretch to 2TS), rosewood fret board and maple head stock.

The only one for me.

[Marvin]

ALL electrical instruments should be in burst of some sort.

[Woodinblack]

Oh that greenburst G&L is nice!

[TrevorR]

I don't have an in principle problem with sun bursts (my Gordon Smith electric is a Gibson style yellow/cherry red burst) but I do detest the Encore and friends two/three colour burst which looks like a wee wee coloured bass with a thin black (or black and red) line around the edge.

Aaah, I see that Gibson offer it as an option too...

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1441530390' post='2859466']
The only burst which I'd actively avoid is extreme examples of Gibson's "Fireburst" which when done badly looks more like "ketchupandmustardburst".



No thanks
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[alyctes]

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1431882333' post='2775869']
I have a Cimar P-bass, which I have specifically because it looks trad as a trad thing - currently awaiting a neck replacement, because the trussrod is stuck.
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It's now wearing a Collins J-width neck, got from Germany via eBay. I like it; it plays nicely, sounds good, and I don't have to look at it when I'm playing

[BassTractor]

Got very, very bored of bursts decades ago,
It got worse and worse.
Then this happened:


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[LukeFRC]

Worse than a burst... a burst with a matching burst headstock...

[Rich]

[quote name='scalpy' timestamp='1432057668' post='2777691']
What's not to like?!
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I agree entirely

[IMG]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/j36.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1441567353' post='2859927']
Worse than a burst... a burst with a matching burst headstock...
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Whoops

[ezbass]

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1441567353' post='2859927']
Worse than a burst... a burst with a matching burst headstock...
[/quote]Absolutely
[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1441574674' post='2860029']

I agree entirely

[IMG]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/j36.jpg[/IMG]
[/quote]Having said that, that Shuker is very nicely done.

[LukeFRC]

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1441574674' post='2860029']

I agree entirely

[IMG]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/j36.jpg[/IMG]


Whoops
[/quote] well there are exceptions to every rule. That bass looks very nively done!

[Low End Bee]

My number 1 bass is a 3TSB precision with a rosewood board. How generic can you get? The black scratchplate just about makes it bearable. I hate the finish but it was the best player of several I tried at the time. I've had it 8 years and I hope I'll get around to liking sunburst one day.
The only finish I hate more is 'natural' wood. So I've justy bought a jazz in natural of course...
I should really have a look at re-finishing.

PS.

There's no option on the poll for all of them so I can't vote.

Edited September 7, 2015 by Low End Bee

[Rich]

Thanks chaps I think the burst on my Shuker is really quite subtle and I reckon the satin finish has a lot to do with this. Certainly when I put it next to my gtrist's burst Tele, mine is much more understated.

[HazBeen]

Love bursts, but the standard 2 or 3 tone most of all. I can't stand white basses.... we all have our pet hates, but taste is beyond debate as it is totally personal. I would hate to live in a world where we did not have variances in preference.

Edited September 7, 2015 by HazBeen

[lojo]

I love my 3TS 62RI , its the ford escort of basses.

[blue]

My fav bursts, 91 Gibson Thunderbird and my 2005 German made Hofner Club Bass.


Blue

Edited September 8, 2015 by blue

[blue]

[quote name='thegom' timestamp='1431958157' post='2776579']
Blueburst in the lead, that's somewhat suprising....
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My G&L ASAT Blue Burst Bass.

Blue

Edited September 8, 2015 by blue

[charic]

I love the fact my bass has gotten so many compliments but greenburst is winning

[charic]

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1441535231' post='2859516']
I want that bass
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Me too

[Rich]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1441747373' post='2861528']
My G&L ASAT Blue Burst Bass.

Blue
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I'm normally a bit meh when it comes to blue bursts, but that is very attractive. I think it helps that there's what appears to be a nice bit of wood under it.
I like the baccyburst on your Tbird too.

[blue]

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1441788109' post='2861686']
I'm normally a bit meh when it comes to blue bursts, but that is very attractive. I think it helps that there's what appears to be a nice bit of wood under it.
I like the baccyburst on your Tbird too.
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Thanks, I'm pretty sure my G&L ASAT bass has an ash body.
[list]
[*]2 G&L Magnetic Field humbucking pickups
[*][b]Ash body[/b]
[*]Hard rock-maple neck with maple fretboard
[*]12" neck radius
[*]1-1/12" neck width at the nut
[*]Custom G&L Ultra-Lite tuners with aluminum tapered string posts
[*]G&L Saddle-Lock bridge
[*]G&L Tri-Tone active/passive electronics with 3-way mini-toggle pickup selector, series/parallel Mini-toggle, and preamp mini-toggle (off/on/on with high EQ boost)
[*]Chrome hardware
[*]No pickguard
[/list]

Yes, the Bacburst is classic and really screams Thunderbird.

Blue

Edited September 9, 2015 by blue