Dom in Dorset Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I wasn't sure where to post this so feel free to move if it's wrong: Spotted on Facebook: b I laughed , I winced, I thought "why?" Other than "I couldn't afford a Stingray so I made one" I am at a loss to explain why anyone would do this. Any ideas? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Too much time on their hands and access to a drill? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Maybe it was "customised" for some bizarre quiz show - "Now it's time for the 'Tune this bass in less than 30 seconds' round". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JottoSW1 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 But... but. It has perfect balance 🤣🤣🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 22 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Too much time on their hands and access to a drill? Drill? My first thought was pick axe. 20 minutes ago, SteveK said: Maybe it was "customised" for some bizarre quiz show - "Now it's time for the 'Tune this bass in less than 30 seconds' round". "Didn't they do well???" Hmm No. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 52 minutes ago, JottoSW1 said: But... but. It has perfect balance 🤣🤣🤣 ...between musical instrument and firewood? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Dom in Dorset said: I wasn't sure where to post this so feel free to move if it's wrong: Spotted on Facebook: b I laughed , I winced, I thought "why?" Other than "I couldn't afford a Stingray so I made one" I am at a loss to explain why anyone would do this. Any ideas? It's so 'wrong': could I suggest it is moved to the nearest skip or seeing as its 'that time of year', the nearest bonfire? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 This may belong in the “Good bass for punk” thread👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 More like a "Good bass for fire" thread 😉 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnPatroller Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 31 minutes ago, Doctor J said: More like a "Good bass for fire" thread 😉 Kill it with fire!! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I've seen a bass, where the owner had moved the bridge further down, to make the longer strings fit better 😖 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 This is the best argument I think I have ever seen for the reintroduction of public flogging. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, MacDaddy said: I've seen a bass, where the owner had moved the bridge further down, to make the longer strings fit better 😖 You can change the laws of physics after all then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robscott Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Can't understand why someone would do that and then not put chewing gum in the holes. Amateurs..... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 This is what happens when you drill in the dark and fit the tuners when drunk. Or maybe it's a new MDP prototype ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like that now where’s my drill 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 13 minutes ago, Hellzero said: This is what happens when you drill in the dark and fit the tuners when drunk. Or maybe it's a new MDP prototype ? After a night out in Lagney maybe? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just now, lemmywinks said: After a night out in Lagney maybe? Or a night on the Stella 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jus Lukin said: That looks like it would have started life as a Tiesco, with smaller tuning heads. The new ones have been 'carefully' placed to avoid obstructing each other's rotation. I couldn't post the image, bu there are pics of a similar headstock here: http://www.greatvintageitems.com/product/teisco-top-twenty-bass-guitar/ EDIT- here's one which will save and post! I suspect the same person put the strings on this bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) - Edited March 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Looks like maybe took a mighty clunk on the E tuner which broke out and cracked the headstock across so they used some cheapo tuners with a bigger footprint to strap the 'glued' crack to stop it breaking completely; not our instrument so don't get upset, if it is still playable then all is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Go on , laugh it up. Not everyone has superb DIY skills. At least i had a go 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 They had probably heard about this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 41 minutes ago, Aidan63 said: Looks like maybe took a mighty clunk on the E tuner which broke out and cracked the headstock across so they used some cheapo tuners with a bigger footprint to strap the 'glued' crack to stop it breaking completely; not our instrument so don't get upset, if it is still playable then all is good Can't see any crack on the headstock. What's more likely is that one of the old tuners failed and they were replaced with those F style ones, new holes had to be drilled as the much larger baseplate would hang over the edge of the headstock - you can see the corners slightly protruding in the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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