xilddx Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I hate custom graphics on a bass, particularly airbrush jobs of lions, big titty ladies, lightning bolts, Maori symbols, etc. I think they look puerile and totally naff, like drawing your favourite band logos all over your school books. I can talk, I sometimes add jewellery to my basses, usually antique fish brooches. What do you find naff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 You mean like this? I think it looks rather fetching! I think it looks NAFF when players have their bass high enough so you would be able to see their belly button underneath it (if they didn't have a top on) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) [quote name='allighatt0r' post='721201' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:12 PM']You mean like this? [/quote] Precisely! Looks like a limited edition box of Kellogg's Cornflakes and I wouldn't be seen dead with it. Edited January 22, 2010 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I agree with the above sentiments entirely ... Is there? or will this be some sort of "Pimp my bass?" thread. Nigel Tufnell did have some fantastic customs on one of his live guitars, There was a picture on here not that long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) I should add to the list Keep Music Live stickers on sunburst Precisions. Edited January 22, 2010 by silddx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='721221' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:28 PM']I should add to the list Keep Music Live stickers on sunburst Precisions.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='721221' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:28 PM']I should add to the list Keep Music Live stickers on sunburst Precisions.[/quote] also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Most custom inlays are ok, but I can't abide really obvious choices like bass clefs. Yes, we get it. It's a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='721199' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:09 PM']I hate custom graphics on a bass, particularly airbrush jobs of lions, big titty ladies, lightning bolts, Maori symbols, etc. I think they look puerile and totally naff, like drawing your favourite band logos all over your school books. I can talk, I sometimes add jewellery to my basses, usually antique fish brooches. What do you find naff?[/quote] ..Antique Fish Broaches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Mr Fudge' post='721205' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:15 PM']I agree with the above sentiments entirely ... Is there? or will this be some sort of "Pimp my bass?" thread.[/quote] Careful, I may have upset someone with such a suggestion...... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=74291"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=74291[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='721265' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:57 PM']MB1. ..Antique Fish Broaches! [/quote] Fancy buying my 'vette $$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Some of those Traben bridges upset me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Seems like my bass ,to the left is 'wrong' then Maybe we should make this a pimping thread.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 [quote name='Dandelion' post='721456' date='Jan 22 2010, 05:59 PM']Some of those Traben bridges upset me..[/quote] Me too! Horrid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) [quote name='allighatt0r' post='721201' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:12 PM']You mean like this? I think it looks rather fetching! I think it looks NAFF when players have their bass high enough so you would be able to see their belly button underneath it (if they didn't have a top on)[/quote] I think TM stevens and bootsy are the only two guys in the world that can pull off basses that extravagant without looking like a tit. Edited January 22, 2010 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Perhaps it's a GAS-related syndrome where the afflicted people are more into 'the scene' than the music. Who cares what stuff looks like? It's the sound that emanates that's important and that will mainly be down to the skills of the player rather than the gear itself or any pretty pictures drawn on it. This all reminds me of an old friend who was really into hi-fi and spent thousands, possibly tens of thousands, on his audio system. Thing is, he only had about 10 CDs. Equipment lover, yes. Music lover? Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='721201' date='Jan 22 2010, 02:12 PM']You mean like this? [/quote] Naff as anything! Looks like it came free with a Happy Meal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I find those Dean Razorbacks pretty naff although some are nice. Just a bit OTT for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Dandelion' post='721456' date='Jan 22 2010, 05:59 PM']Some of those Traben bridges upset me..[/quote] I think they'd look cool if you were in a metal band: You can buy those bridges (or reproductions at least) on eBay too! Although the sun and flame versions do look a bit naff. I personally hate basses that have been pimped with gold hardware and pearloid scratchplates. Too much bling, innit. Edited January 23, 2010 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 (edited) [url="http://www.guitar.co.uk/documents/2669/2669-large.jpg"]http://www.guitar.co.uk/documents/2669/2669-large.jpg[/url] Oooh. I'd have this one though. The Traben Phoenix 5 string. I have no taste. I've got to stop listening to metal. Edited January 23, 2010 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanOwens Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I AGREE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 [quote name='DanOwens' post='722337' date='Jan 23 2010, 05:16 PM']I AGREE!!![/quote] Yeah, thanks mate, nice one. You owe me £25 for a new keyboard, unless you fancy spending an afternoon cleaning the puke off it for me. I was just about to serve dinner aswell. Swinehund! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzombie Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Agreed. 9.5 times out of 10 that kind of thing looks sh*t to me. Did kinda like what Zakk Wylde done with his Les Paul's bullseye design, though I still wouldn't be caught with one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzombie Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Here's a monstrosity I came across earlier. Not only a horrible looking guitar used by a crap band, but it advertises a poor excuse for beer too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Foo Fighters only went crap after the first 2 albums. Also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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