Paul S Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder. For me, this is the perfect bass shape and colour. Simple symmetry of the double cutaway with a 2+2 headstock. In shiny, high gloss, plain solid black - you can keep yer fancy woods [attachment=159883:wash8.jpg] Shame it was 2 lbs too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FretNoMore Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 ESP basses come in some nice woods (e.g spalted maple) and finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Well basses with natural wood tops have been in fashion for at least the last 10 years. Painted finishes can be found in pretty much any colour if you look hard enough. I guess from the things the OP has said he/she likes so far that translucent tints on fancy wood might float your boat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 arghhh.... why does this happen. I've now got serious GAS for the yellow and chequer hollow-body a few posts up. Google time - what is it - Gibson? Must have. Need now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Ah - Dean taxi bass, I didn't twig the pics were the basses in the signature. Shopping time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1397143380' post='2421132'] Check out Carvin's new Vanquish bass I personally love a Musicman bass. Classic Stingray/Stingray/Sterling/Big Al and even the Bongo.....(yes the Bongo looks amazing in a bright colour). [/quote] That Vanquish looks awful IMO. What's up with those horns? It looks so out of proportion I love Music Man too, and they've had some amazing finishes throughout the years, especially on their limited editions and awesome sparkle finishes. Sequoia Gold, Autumn Redburst, Autumn Redrise, Copperhead Bronze, the Dargie Delight versions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397144097' post='2421140'] How about this? [IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/DSC00297_zps7ec03d79.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] OOOOOOOOF! WHAT'S THAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Obviously it's all subjective, and the are some gorgeous basses on this thread, as well as some I really don't like. Anyway, really good looking basses, especially in terms of finish? This Shuker: Edited April 10, 2014 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Oh, and check out this Flashback that sold on BC a while back http://basschat.co.uk/topic/198521-warwick-fortress-flashback-l850-sold/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 i don't mind the looks of my Am. Spl. Honeyburst Satin Precision. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/AFouiQY.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/NQMpKAe.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) This is a Cort T35, which I have. It is not easy to see but it has a lovely finish, with copper, red and green flecks in it that sparkle in moving light. The Cort Curbow. I don't own one of these but I wish I did. Edited April 11, 2014 by KingBollock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1397135109' post='2421014'] I saw this at the London Bass show.... it looked amazing... [/quote] Although I'm sure it's lovely to play, and undoubtedly superbly made, it looks like someone threw up on it IMHO •• yes I know I have boring and conventional tastes Edited April 11, 2014 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1397162890' post='2421450'] OOOOOOOOF! WHAT'S THAT? [/quote] It's a Warwick Pro Series (MiK) Star Bass. Unfortunately they've been discontinued, but you can still get the Rockbass version although it doesn't have the arch top and the 4-string model is only 32" scale otherwise it's the full-fat MiG Star Bass II with the associated eye-watering price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='LeftyJ' timestamp='1397162873' post='2421448'] That Vanquish looks awful IMO. What's up with those horns? It looks so out of proportion I love Music Man too, and they've had some amazing finishes throughout the years, especially on their limited editions and awesome sparkle finishes. Sequoia Gold, Autumn Redburst, Autumn Redrise, Copperhead Bronze, the Dargie Delight versions... [/quote] If my girlfriend saw those I'd be allowed to buy basses till I went broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass24 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1397146435' post='2421174'] [IMG]http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk344/ezbass/SR1605-2_zps80e20b2c.jpg[/IMG] Ibanez SR1605 [/quote] Wow, that's a stunner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehux Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I still think ' What a lucky guy' when I get mine out of its case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='bass24' timestamp='1397210898' post='2421782'] Wow, that's a stunner! [/quote]Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1397184826' post='2421591'] Although I'm sure it's lovely to play, and undoubtedly superbly made, it looks like someone threw up on it IMHO •• yes I know I have boring and conventional tastes [/quote] It did look very impressive in the flesh, the photo doesn't really do it justice... didn't get a chance to play it as it had already been sold. I like a more traditional look as well as the more contemporary designs, I can see beauty in both approaches... except in a single cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I am liking the Fender Deluxe atm... I fancy sunburst and tort, RW and if I can't find the fender quality or general bass is up to it.. I'll get it custom made by someone who can. That is this years goal but I don't really have to have one..just, want..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1397197299' post='2421621'] It's a Warwick Pro Series (MiK) Star Bass. Unfortunately they've been discontinued, but you can still get the Rockbass version although it doesn't have the arch top and the 4-string model is only 32" scale otherwise it's the full-fat MiG Star Bass II with the associated eye-watering price tag. [/quote] Hmmm..... another bass to stalk on Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 I quite like the look of this: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/JABBA_CST5_Silver.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Some of the examples shown here are pretty, sure, but not exciting looking in any way. I like this one for instance, poor picture unfortunately but the quiolted maple top and transparent green lacquer really do the extreme bodyshape justice: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 PDN Honeyburst Musicman Bongos. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 The answer is Yes, and which basses they are differ for every person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 [quote name='davehux' timestamp='1397213663' post='2421826'] I still think ' What a lucky guy' when I get mine out of its case [/quote] Nice [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/p5hCuPZ.jpg[/IMG]! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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