1956 Fender P Bass @ Tom's Guitar Shop

[Burns-bass]

17 minutes ago, Rick's Fine '52 said:

Well, like everyone, you’re entitled to your view. 

As a bass player and collector, and artist (very poor amateur), I don’t agree with your art appraisal either, if you’re saying the value is in the concept and execution, I think those are two different things, Leo had the concept, so puts replicas in the shade, and regarding execution, do you think Jackson’s execution was any more skilled than others that have done it since and copied, like John Squire for example? I personally don’t think so. That style doesn’t need skilled execution, it’s all about the concept and interpretation. Which bringing back  to guitar terms, Leo was a trailblazer in every aspect of his craft. 

I guess when you see the scale and execution of a genuine Pollock (which are bigger than garage doors) you really can see the difference.

Jackson defined the style so by nature his execution is the best. And there is huge skill in it. Maybe give it a try. (I did as part of an art course and much of Pollocks work is much more conceptual than it appears at first glance).

 

Leo was a trailblazer who automated, systematised and refined his craft. He’s the Henry Ford of guitars. Beautifully crafted designs made from cheap components that are endlessly produced (and emulated).

 

They’re things bolted together by low paid workers. That original ones have survived unmolested is surprising and that’s why they’re collectible. 

[Rick's Fine '52]

1 minute ago, Burns-bass said:

I guess when you see the scale and execution of a genuine Pollock (which are bigger than garage doors) you really can see the difference.

Jackson defined the style so by nature his execution is the best. And there is huge skill in it. Maybe give it a try. (I did as part of an art course and much of Pollocks work is much more conceptual than it appears at first glance).

 

Leo was a trailblazer who automated, systematised and refined his craft. He’s the Henry Ford of guitars. Beautifully crafted designs made from cheap components that are endlessly produced (and emulated).

 

They’re things bolted together by low paid workers. That original ones have survived unmolested is surprising and that’s why they’re collectible. 

I said that, that with Pollock it's all about the concept and originality. I’ve seen many of his paintings, and own a few JS original pieces, and don’t think the execution is better with Pollock, in fact, having studied both, I think JS is far more creative. I’m also fairly certain that JS wouldn’t have created his pieces without Pollocks work preceding his own, and influencing him having defined the style, as you say.

I think you contradicted yourself, but we’ve probably digressed from the appeal of an original ‘55 P bass.
I won’t even start on original £200m Ferrari 250 GTO’s and their much more reliable £70k replicas. 
The fact is, the same people aren’t attracted to both. And that’s the point I think.