PatrickJ Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Inspired by the ongoing debate in the Ashdown Basses thread on what does not make an original or pleasing design of Bass Guitar I'm keen to hear the opinion of the Basschat collective on what our favourite unique bass guitar designs actually are. Pictures and reasons please, only rule is it can't be a Jazz or Precision based. Edited February 18, 2020 by PJ-Bassist Quote
TheGreek Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) I prefer a Jazz to a Precision, however in the bigger scheme of things I wouldn't call either "a good looking bass". Personally I think the design on the Bass Collection Nanyo has a lot going for it. Love the body shape, however the headstock is a bit dated. The Spector/ Warwick design is another favourite, the curved body IMO was a great innovation. Again, IMO there are "classic lines" in design. When we designed my Psilos Bass one of my cues was having the top volute flow into the lower. You can see this design cue on the Warwick Dolphin and several of the Ritter designs which influenced the final shape. Edited February 18, 2020 by TheGreek 2 Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) I’ve always loved the SB-55 (mid 70’s Yamaha) I even like the meat cleaver of a headstock. I suppose this could be perceived as a take on a fender design...so I might need a slap. Edited February 18, 2020 by AndyTravis 4 Quote
oldslapper Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 This: Just looks nice. Might sound like a cow of course, but who cares? I would look fabulous, and that’s why I am in a band. “It’s all in the fingers”!? Its all in the hairdo mate 😎 3 Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 I keep on thinking that a Precision/Ray/BB/Sabre would be good... 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Again, IMO there are "classic lines" in design. When we designed my Psilos Bass one of my cues was having the top volute flow into the lower. Even works "upside down" Edited February 18, 2020 by TheGreek 1 Quote
Rich Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Tune TWB series. Edited February 18, 2020 by Rich 1 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 Love Thunderbirds @Bluewine absolutely adore the feel and sound. I look stupid with one around my neck. 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 Looks wise Gibson Thunderbird or Rickenbacker 4001/3. 4 Quote
Bluewine Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Love Thunderbirds @Bluewine absolutely adore the feel and sound. I look stupid with one around my neck. You have to wear it low, real low. 😀 Blue Edited February 18, 2020 by Bluewine 1 Quote
knirirr Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 This: Totally awesome and exactly what I'd buy, if I could ever afford one. 10 Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Love Thunderbirds @Bluewine absolutely adore the feel and sound. I look stupid with one around my neck. So do I , but I don't let that stop me My current no 1 is one of these and I love everything about the design Edited February 18, 2020 by Jean-Luc Pickguard 3 Quote
Bluewine Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Looks wise Gibson Thunderbird or Rickenbacker 4001/3. My top 2 bass body styles. Blue 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 Just now, Bluewine said: You have to wear it low, real low. 😀 Blue Yeah...that’s why I struggle - short arms/bad back. although...I adore the Ripper. 3 Quote
Bluewine Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: So do I , but I don't let that stop me My current no 1 is one of these and I love everything about the design of these WOW! I love that white with gold trim. Blue Quote
PatrickJ Posted February 18, 2020 Author Posted February 18, 2020 21 minutes ago, knirirr said: This: Totally awesome and exactly what I'd buy, if I could ever afford one. Love these 1 Quote
Doctor J Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Ibanez skinny SB Edited February 18, 2020 by Doctor J 2 Quote
Doctor J Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 Actually the other SB, the Aria, is a winner too 10 2 Quote
PatrickJ Posted February 18, 2020 Author Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) The Rebel Bass 😁 Edited February 18, 2020 by PJ-Bassist 3 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Spector! Edited February 18, 2020 by Al Krow 2 Quote
artisan Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 As a recent convert I just love the Rickenbacker 4001/4003,such a classy looking instrument & very versatile too. 5 Quote
Paul S Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) I reckon my Frankenstein 'Honcore' bass ticks all my boxes for form and function. I love the symmetry of a double cutaway. The neck of a Hondo II H1015 spliced into the body of a cheapo Encore. 32" scale, black body no scratchplate, maple neck, passive Entwistle P pickup, all in at 3.1kgs. Just about to get a secondhand Fender Custom shop 62 pup, which will increase the total spend by about 25% Of course, ask me next month and my answer will be different Edited February 18, 2020 by Paul S 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted February 18, 2020 Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Always liked the Pangborn Warrior bass design. This is the best colour pic i could find on line. Very similar to Jaydee layout now that i see it again. Edited February 18, 2020 by dmccombe7 7 Quote
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