One transforming bass?

[MacDaddy]

Although this is a guitar, I'm think of the possibilities for bass.

 

Probably a through neck, so the base bass is a fully playable 'cricket bat' type bass, then interchangeable flying V, and Rickenbacker type bodies.

 

 

 

[Russ]

Interesting idea. I'm sure someone will be along shortly to point out the flaws though.

Personally I'm waiting for someone to revive the Novatone swappable fingerboard idea so I don't need to buy separate fretted and fretless basses! 

[Happy Jack]

If this is the solution, could someone please explain the problem?

 

[BigRedX]

16 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

If this is the solution, could someone please explain the problem?

 

 

Different band images require different looking instruments.

[Happy Jack]

19 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

 

Different band images require different looking instruments.

 

So have multiple instruments. What's not to like? 

[BigRedX]

25 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

So have multiple instruments. What's not to like? 

 

From a practical PoV, I've tried that, but I keep coming to the conclusion that I have a favourite bass to play and nothing else comes close for the playability.

 

As a result I've sold all my 4 and 5 string basses except for my 2 Gus G3s and I'm in the process of getting rid of the unplayed Bass VIs and replacing them with a second Eastwood Hooky. If I could afford two bass VIs from Gus I'd have them instead.

 

I'm aware that the Gus doesn't visually suit every band, but these days I'm unlikely to want to join any band where I didn't think that look would be appropriate.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

Daft idea, but its just a bit of fun.

 

If I had one I'd want a swappable headstock though as the standard one looks a bit pedestrian with the flying vee body.

 

But I'd still play my thunderbirds in any gig situation I find myself in.