binky_bass Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Afternoon all ye kind basschat folk, So I've just bought a cheap but very solid body from our @Paul S, I'm not too interested in turning it back into a bass, I'd rather turn it into something else... The pickups I've just put in do work and the bass has a function loom so with a bridge and neck it could be a bass again very easily, but that's boring and I have all the basses I need for now! With that being said, I'm after suggestions on what I can do with this thing. My first thought was a clock... I can quite easily buy a cheap analogue or digital clock mechanism and mount it in the bridge position, and hey! A clock! But before I do that, I'm interested to know what other options are out there, so, what do YOU think I should do with this? If there are a few good suggestions then I'll put those to a vote and act accordingly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I still think a toilet seat would be nice. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 No! That would be a form of heresy to deficate through the body of a bass on a daily basis! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Table? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, Paul S said: I still think a toilet seat would be nice. It's been done! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, ezbass said: Table? Is that a table for little people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, ezbass said: Table? Not a bad shout, but... this body has a rear cavity cover so that would spoil the look. Plus I have too many tables lurking around as it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Is that a table for little people? Perfect height for me to put my hand over the side and reach tea, beer, tablet or phone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, binky_bass said: Not a bad shout, but... this body has a rear cavity cover so that would spoil the look. Plus I have too many tables lurking around as it is! Gah! Mirror mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveFry Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 With a pole screwed where the neck should be it could make : a Lollipop for helping people across the road or a coat stand for one coat belonging to someone with round shoulders . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Draught excluder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Ok, going a bit far fetched here but could you get some Bluetooth bits and use it as a cool wall mounted controller for an audio player (use the knobs and have a readout in the pickup cavities)? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 a cheese board? You can always fill any cavities with epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Something like this? Edited February 11, 2020 by MartinB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Firewood. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 A nose ring. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Put a hinge by the neck pocket and make a door knocker. It should produce a satisfying thud. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, Bolo said: a cheese board? You can always fill any cavities with epoxy. Surely fill the cavities with cheese? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, binky_bass said: Surely fill the cavities with cheese? Fill the cheese cavities with epoxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Convert it into a bespoke drone: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Try Crash Wonderers explaining them it's a mind controlled instrument able to recognise idiots when making no music : Wanna try ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 That could make a nice bass! Rosewood bound fretboard, swap the PU covers & knobs for cream ones, maybe gold hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Something that utilises its weight would make sense. A garden parasol base, perhaps, or for the local police to bosh down doors when carrying out dawn raids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Bit small for a riot shield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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