[quote name='endorka' post='1135197' date='Feb 21 2011, 10:35 AM']This and the similar sentiments expressed by others in the thread surprises me.
From my perspective, these instruments are tools and I would no more consider the visual aesthetics of a bass than I would those of a screwdriver. In most musical situations, the instrument will be heard far more than it will be seen.
I own several instruments that played and sounded great, but I did not initially like the look of. Over time their appearance grew on me.
My Black & Decker powered screwdriver looks crap as well.
Jennifer[/quote]
You should see my chisels! Beautiful.
When I'm making furniture, there are three criteria, in order of importance:
-Does it do what it's supposed to do?
-Does it fit in well with the human body? ie ergonomics
-Does it look good?
Looks are not the most important thing, but I reckon there are enough high end instruments out there to enable you to love the sound, feel and look of at least one of them.