Grahambythesea Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1457616078' post='3000147'] Wings..? I believe he played a R*ck*nb*ck*r... [/quote] And much of the time a Yamaha BB something or other. Well I guess even one of the wealthiest musicians in the world will play something if he's given it for free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='MarkG3' timestamp='1457878064' post='3002563'] Fanned frets and obvious wood joins are two I really don't like [/quote] Absolutely agree. Judging by the number of votes for single cuts, the makers better drop them from their catalogues pretty quickly or risk alienating bass players forever! Is the Les Paul a single cut??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callumjord Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Overly pointy guitars (Jackson, LTD etc) Gold Hardware Tortoise shell pickguard Old Style fender bridges (would rather have a mono rail system) Input jacks that are not side mounted Square heels Explorer type bodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1457616637' post='3000159'] Hmm. Looks like all my basses have met the criteria already... [/quote] Was thinking that too. Only thing I can think of is novelty basses like the Warwick anniversary W bass, Gene Simmons axe bass etc. But then I still see the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) For me it's... - Lakland bridges, - modern single cuts, - maple necks with black block inlays, - 5 strings are pushing it so any more just forget it, - white plastic pickup covers (sooooooo cheap looking), and - comedy paint jobs (define that however you like but I know them when I see them...)! Edited March 14, 2016 by TrevorR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1457640168' post='3000577'] Single cut - especially those that end up looking like a cartoon whale trying to eat a ladder. [/quote] Brilliant. I am definitely nicking that description! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjimbob Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 [quote name='Bobthedog' timestamp='1457615169' post='3000118'] [b]Body Matching control knobs and pickups Wooden control knobs[/b] [b]Rickenbacker body shapes[/b] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1457615462' post='3000127'] However we still don't know which is the best bass for metal, so have a think about that. [/quote] I thought that had been finally settled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='ead' timestamp='1457961839' post='3003348'] I thought that had been finally settled? [/quote] Had it? What is it, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 However on stuff I'm not too keen on then: Green or blue basses (and white too for that matter - but quite like vintage white or cream or whatever it's called) LEDs Big square lumpy heels Gold hardware Overly large bridge assemblies Single cuts Jumbo frets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1457962026' post='3003352'] Had it? What is it, then? [/quote] Can't remember , but I'm sure there was a thread somewhere with a most unlikely ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I used to avoid gold hardware until I got one of these: http://www.cortguitars.com/en/product/rithimic-v ...and the aesthetics really work [i](all 'eye of the beholder', of course)[/i]. Although I must admit I don't usually let aesthetics dictate too much of what I buy - I'm far more influenced by things like string spacing, neck shape and pickup configuration. I'm the same with cars So no real "hates" for me, although perhaps a somewhat controversial "yawn" - and that's P-basses! I know, shocking. I own one myself and love it dearly. But I don't get the excitement around different colour and pick guard choices. To me it's like: [i]"Yay, another P-bass that looks just like another P-bass - only it's a different colour!" [/i]Great basses, for sure. But what's left to say about the look of them? Zip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1457963193' post='3003383'] I'm far more influenced by things like string spacing, neck shape and pickup configuration. I'm the same with cars [/quote] What pickup configuration does your car have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol303 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1457965139' post='3003417'] What pickup configuration does your car have? [/quote] [i]PS... that's not my car.[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1457967550' post='3003453'] [i]PS... that's not my car.[/i] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I don't like basses with another mans penis on them. I think if another mans penis is touching my bass, it makes me less inclined to play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Does this happen a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1457969871' post='3003490'] I don't like basses with another mans penis on them. I think if another mans penis is touching my bass, it makes me less inclined to play it. [/quote] Can't say I've ever encountered this problem. Bollocks yes, all the time, but never a penis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1457969871' post='3003490'] I don't like basses with another mans penis on them. [/quote] You haven't lived... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1457981713' post='3003663'] Does this happen a lot? [/quote] On nude wednesdays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Not going back to that jam night in St Tropez, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Coffee Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 I dont have a real pet hate in basses, possibly a jealous dislike of stuff which costs more than i earn in six months. I dislike bassists whose opening line is -" oh youve only got a squire". Or other brand name less expensive than the dollar laden beast in their case. Oh, also cant understand the continuing fascination with warwick. IMO. Loadsa money for - eh something bland , in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 [quote name='Black Coffee' timestamp='1458119895' post='3004793'] Oh, also cant understand the continuing fascination with warwick. IMO. Loadsa money for - eh something bland , in my experience. [/quote] I don't see it myself either. Also see: quacky duck sound (ie: playing 16ths right near the bridge on a bridge j-style pickup) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 [quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1457969871' post='3003490'] ...if another man's penis is touching my bass, it makes me less inclined to play it. [/quote] The bass or the penis..? *Cue jokes about knobs, fingering, g-string, bottom-end, strap on, etc. etc* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 [quote name='Black Coffee' timestamp='1458119895' post='3004793'] I dislike bassists whose opening line is -" oh youve only got a squire". [/quote] I wouldn't worry about people like this... Anyone who says something similar is clearly a nob and you can safely ignore any opinions they might have... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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