stephaniet17 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Just come across these this morning on t'internet. Just wondered if anyone had had a chance to play one in person (or owns one!?). I'm extremely curious - would be a great backup bass that makes a bit of a statement on stage! [url="https://www.bohemianguitars.com/collections/boho-series-bass-guitars"]https://www.bohemian...es-bass-guitars[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 The most obvious question is - Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 All sold out so someone must like them, or no one liked them so they gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1493643595' post='3289617'] All sold out so someone must like them, or no one liked them so they gave up. [/quote] Yes - maybe sales tanked, so they canned the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 [quote name='prowla' timestamp='1493650790' post='3289702'] Yes - maybe sales tanked, so they canned the idea. [/quote] Oil bet it was a slippery character who greased his way in and took them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Are they refined, or just crude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I guess he had nothing else to work with so thought diesel do for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Do oil basses play like butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Good for Metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Could be good for slide guitar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 You'd have to lead with 'Can The Can', I guess. Though really I think it ought to be left to rust tin peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Also, what shape are the bodies on five-strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1493768906' post='3290593'] Also, what shape are the bodies on five-strings? [/quote] I think they use oil drums for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I hear Tony Viscosity uses one of these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 They look a bitumen to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Saw these at a guitar show recently. Had a quick go on one and they were actually okay, although rather strange to hold. ( Maybe I'm not the best judge though as I do like Danelectros and other oddball stuff!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Can I play with madness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukimajou Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1493879902' post='3291425'] Can I play with madness? [/quote] You'll have to ask Suggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Cigar box / oil can guitars are a bit 2015, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 28, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I had an oil can guitar a few years ago, bought on a whim. Mine was made from a can of Unipart brake cleaning fluid. It was kind of entertaining, but it was about the most uncomfortable thing imaginable due to the shape and size of the can. They could be a fun wall-hanger perhaps, but to actually play one seems like a bit of an affectation unless you have a genuine need to cobble together an instrument from scrap materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1493891297' post='3291534'] I had an oil can guitar a few years ago, bought on a whim. Mine was made from a can of Unipart brake cleaning fluid. It was kind of entertaining, but it was about the most uncomfortable thing imaginable due to the shape and size of the can. They could be a fun wall-hanger perhaps, but to actually play one seems like a bit of an affectation unless you have a genuine need to cobble together an instrument from scrap materials. [/quote] That should put a lid on it then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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