Bobo_08 Posted September 15, 2021 Author Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, SumOne said: Tonika: Surely the Elephant man of the bass world. ..? 1 Quote
Woodinblack Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Bobo_08 said: Surely the Elephant man of the bass world. ..? It makes me think of texas. It just looks like a badly drawn state map! 1 2 Quote
Bobo_08 Posted September 15, 2021 Author Posted September 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Woodinblack said: It makes me think of texas. It just looks like a badly drawn state map! hahaha... indeed... your bang on! Maybe those Soviet Luthiers were longing for the lone-star state themselves. 2 Quote
kendall Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 14/09/2021 at 10:08, Hellzero said: Here are my two original Ibanez AFR from 1991, designed by the late Rolf Spuler, a true luthier and genius. These are certainly the most beautiful and ergonomic basses ever made. Are you sure you know the definition of ugly ? I do love the idea of having one of these. I think Amos Williams from Tesseract is grooving one of these now. Quote
Woodinblack Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, kendall said: I do love the idea of having one of these. I think Amos Williams from Tesseract is grooving one of these now. I'd love a 5 string fretless if they did one. 2 Quote
LeftyJ Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) This was posted on the Dutch bass forum I frequently attend, and was apparently made for the bass player of a Macca tribute band to cover both his Höfner and his Rickenbacker era. As much as I appreciate the attention to detail on this, I think it looks ugly as all hell! Edited September 15, 2021 by LeftyJ 2 5 1 1 Quote
NancyJohnson Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 Hart Guitars & Bass. Everything. You can close the thread now. 2 3 4 Quote
tegs07 Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) Does anyone know what make this is? I think He-Man wants it back. Edited September 15, 2021 by tegs07 3 Quote
LeftyJ Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 10 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: Hart Guitars & Bass. Everything. You can close the thread now. Wait, not so fast! Nobody has mentioned Wishbass yet, or master luthier Mark D. Phillips and his stunning PGsGC creations! 1 Quote
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: Hart Guitars & Bass. Everything. You can close the thread now. They're great! Other than the bottom one, I'd happily play any of them. Plus the third one doubles as a bottle opener. Win win! Edited September 15, 2021 by Newfoundfreedom 2 Quote
tegs07 Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said: They're great! Other than the bottom one, I'd happily play any of them. Explains your dislike of Fender! You are Mr Magoo. Edited September 15, 2021 by tegs07 1 Quote
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 Just now, tegs07 said: Explains your dislike of Fender! Yup. Probably. I like interesting looking basses, either in natural wood or a colour wash with the grain still showing. I can't stand anything brightly painted or Fender shaped. I'm still trying, and failing, to get over the trauma of my first bass. A gloss black Fender clone with action so high you could hang your washing from it. 1 Quote
tegs07 Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Newfoundfreedom said: A gloss black Fender clone with action so high you could hang your washing from it. I think everyone born before 1985 had that bass! 2 Quote
yourfurryfiend Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 When I see an ugly bass, I can't help think think they aren't following the golden ratio (or the rule of thirds). I'm not a designer/artist myself, but in my understanding this is generally a mathematical relationship that the human mind perceives as pleasing to the eye. I'd love to hear an artist's perspective on some of these designs! Apparently this is a relationship that also applies to the notes we find pleasing! https://guitarinternational.com/2011/09/05/the-golden-ratio-and-the-guitar-a-match-made-in-equal-temperament/ 1 Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) Surprising that this thread has got so far without any mention of wishbass Edited September 15, 2021 by Jean-Luc Pickguard 1 1 1 Quote
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 12 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Not sure... Gorgeous! Quote
tegs07 Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Not sure... On the bench with that one. Beautifully made. Kind of nautical… Edited September 15, 2021 by tegs07 1 Quote
BigRedX Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, tegs07 said: I think everyone born before 1985 had that bass! Not me. When I bought my first bass (A Burns Sonic) in 1981, I did try a couple of the Grant and Columbus P and J copies, but they were harder to play, more expensive, and probably most important of all they looked boring. Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, LeftyJ said: This was posted on the Dutch bass forum I frequently attend, and was apparently made for the bass player of a Macca tribute band to cover both his Höfner and his Rickenbacker era. As much as I appreciate the attention to detail on this, I think it looks ugly as all hell! Proves that Ugly + Ugly = 2 x Ugly... 1 Quote
Passinwind Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 14/09/2021 at 02:06, neepheid said: There would be no such void. They would have used something else, it probably would have sounded bassy and we would be having this conversation about something else as we wouldn't have known anything different. A parallel universe where Gibson got there first? Sign me up, there might not have been a 9/11 or Covid either Yep, Jamerson and Jaco both would have sounded and looked much better playing Alembics and I would've married a supermodel. Yeah...that's the ticket! 😉 1 Quote
tegs07 Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, BigRedX said: Not me. When I bought my first bass (A Burns Sonic) in 1981, I did try a couple of the Grant and Columbus P and J copies, but they were harder to play, more expensive, and probably most important of all they looked boring. With the P and J shape being so ubiquitous I just think they are what pop into my head when people say bass. Like if you say hatchback car I would think VW Golf and Estate probably a Volvo. Neither offensive or exciting just nicely car shaped! When it comes to the sound of a P or J, well othat’s a different matter. If I was looking for a P bass sound I may as well get a P bass. Edit: The exception to this for me is the Jazz. The looks neither excite nor bore me. It’s a classic shape that is pleasing on the eye, but I have had a couple and find the shape a bit annoying in use. Tempted to sell the one I have now and get a Sandberg J. Edited September 15, 2021 by tegs07 Quote
lemmywinks Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 3 hours ago, LeftyJ said: This was posted on the Dutch bass forum I frequently attend, and was apparently made for the bass player of a Macca tribute band to cover both his Höfner and his Rickenbacker era. As much as I appreciate the attention to detail on this, I think it looks ugly as all hell! That's only half as ugly as a full Rickenbacker though. 1 2 Quote
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