yorick Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I've played a custom Status headless and a Steinberger cricket bat in a grindcore band... Got some rather nervous looks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='HeavyJay' post='567590' date='Aug 13 2009, 08:06 AM']In addition to what has been previously posted, I give you Rebel Yell (http://www.myspace.com/rockrebelyell): [/quote] Billy Idol tribute band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='xgsjx' post='567603' date='Aug 13 2009, 08:27 AM']Billy Idol tribute band?[/quote] Rockabilly / Psychobilly / Punk originals stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='Rich' post='567583' date='Aug 13 2009, 07:53 AM']That guitarist is neither psycho nor billy enough. He needs a huge Gretsch or something, and some silly hair. Perhaps his mum won't let him have a daft haircut?[/quote] Later picture, I think: Halfway there, but Mum's still in control. "Now Peter, if you're going to have that silly Grinch guitar or whatever it's called, you [b][i]must[/i][/b] wear your glasses. No, no arguments." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='HeavyJay' post='567590' date='Aug 13 2009, 08:06 AM'][/quote] What is it with people doing that to their double basses? Imagine such cruelty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I seem to remember Tina Turners bass player using a purple sparkle ESP F series Good on him Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I have Shockwave's old pink BCR Eagle - which raises eyebrows everytime it appears from the gig bag! I've played my BCR Ironbird at a few pub gigs where we've done nothing but pop/rock covers. That's probably been a bit of overkill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 There was an awesome Gibson Flying-V parts mash-up on here - that appealed, on the exact same basis (bass-is?), of having something a little perverse to draw people's attention. BC Rich would give you plenty of examples - Ironbird, Stealth, Bich... not all of them blacker-than-black, but with enough spice to flavour the looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 A mate of mine at college was in a Descendants/Propaghandi type punk band and had a flourescent green BC Rich Warlock at one point. He said it was the best sounding bass he'd ever owned, but he had to get rid because it looked so bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='HeavyJay' post='567632' date='Aug 13 2009, 09:00 AM']Rockabilly / Psychobilly / Punk originals stuff.[/quote] Surely you do a cover of Rebel Yell by Billy Idol? One of my fave songs when I was in my earlyish teens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='Low End Bee' post='566827' date='Aug 12 2009, 03:05 PM']at times and think it would be a laugh to play something that looked all wrong. Maybe a headless Status or something?[/quote] Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjim Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 The bassist from Tiger Army also uses a double bass: [attachment=30799:Hootenany_041.jpg] Cool Paintjob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote]A mate of mine at college was in a Descendants/Propaghandi type punk band and had a flourescent green BC Rich Warlock at one point. He said it was the best sounding bass he'd ever owned, but he had to get rid because it looked so bad![/quote] Ah, the danger of Warlocks! My mate has a reverse headstock Warlock, with a snakeskin paint job - real '80s rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I had to get in the back seat of an old 3-door Fiesta with a BC Rich Beast on my knee once, I think one corner of it was sticking out the window!! It's a miracle nobody impales themselves on those things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='xgsjx' post='567911' date='Aug 13 2009, 01:12 PM']Surely you do a cover of Rebel Yell by Billy Idol? One of my fave songs when I was in my earlyish teens.[/quote] Not my band I'm afraid, just some folks I've seen around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 The Beast is a mad design! Badgerific had one on here for a smashing knock-down price, but it's just a little too pointy for sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 This whole thread reminded me of the scene from The Mighty Boosh - glam rock folk band, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote name='endorka' post='567593' date='Aug 13 2009, 08:15 AM']I once played the theme & variations of Schubert's "Trout" Quintet on an NS Design electric double bass - does that count? Jennifer[/quote] It certainly counts for something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William James Easton Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 psychobilly, file under [i]shudder [/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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