chrismuzz Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I votes yes... But there are exceptions when you consider Schecter, Gibson, and PRS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1332091490' post='1583076'] I votes yes... But there are exceptions when you consider Schecter, [b]Gibson[/b], and PRS!! [/quote] Get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simwells Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Personally I prefer the look of guitars, basses just don't suit less utilitarian style and detailing like a guitar can. Higher end basses rarely seem to me to have had much thought of balance and placement from a design perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Bass every time - unless the bass is a Rickenbacher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Must admit I've got a thing for my friend's old ES-335 at the moment! I think there are too many good/bad examples of each to decide if guitars or basses look better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Only with Rickenbackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1332093427' post='1583124'] Must admit I've got a thing for my friend's old ES-335 at the moment! I think there are too many good/bad examples of each to decide if guitars or basses look better [/quote] But look how much body is behind the bridge. What's it actually [i]doing[/i]? It's just being there- along for the ride. I agree with whoever said about it being a headstock thing - guitar headstocks often seem too big for their bodies. Finally, some instruments make more ergonomic/aesthetic "sense" when they're being played by a certain person who is well acquainted with the instrument. I look utterly stupid wearing a guitar. It's too small (although I'm only of average height/build) Looks good on a guitarist, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I voted yes. I do like the look of some guitars , old Gibson 335 and the like , but generally i prefeer the look of a bass guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1332094559' post='1583160'] But look how much body is behind the bridge. What's it actually [i]doing[/i]? It's just being there- along for the ride. [/quote] It's a sound board - the vibration of the string is travels through the bridge and makes it vibrate on the same frequency. Because it has a larger surface area it moves more air, which is why you get a louder acoustic sound and that specific semi-hollowbody sound from the pick-ups Either way, I reckon aesthetically it looks very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I've always preferred the look of basses because the long neck looks so elegant and strong at the same time. Years ago I read somewhere that a guitar (or bass) is a double phallic symbol because of the curvaceous body and the long neck. So this is apparently why people of both sexes find them so sexy and audiences get so excited. I haven't got time to source the references right now, but it was really interesting. I'll have to look it up again when I get time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus_147 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) I think basses look far nicer. There are some beautiful guitars too, some I'd take over certain basses any day, but mostly basses win it for me. Edit: And bass players too, actually. There are plenty of attractive guitar players, but then there's more of them. Give them a bass and they instantly become more attractive. Edited March 20, 2012 by Icarus_147 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1332182732' post='1584490'] ...So this is apparently why people of both sexes find them so sexy and audiences get so excited... [/quote] My theory is that the air in women's wombs is vibrated by the low frequencies of the kick and bass at gigs (and wobbles their tumblers a bit, too) making them go all funny. Why else would they throw themselves at me in the dressing room afterwards?? Guitars are gay anyway, and only a gaylord would want to play one. Edited March 20, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1332244461' post='1585353'] My theory is that the air in women's wombs are vibrated by the low frequencies of the kick and bass at gigs (and wobbles their tumblers a bit, too) making them go all funny. Why else would they throw themselves at me in the dressing room afterwards?? [/quote] You know what, I think that pretty much sums it up. Many's the time I've gone a bit unnecessary at a gig Although I don't usually throw myself at musicians in dressing rooms. I just go outside and have dose of smelling salts to calm me down. And sometimes I have to loosen my stays a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1332244836' post='1585364'] And sometimes I have to loosen my stays a bit... [/quote] Crikey! [b]* bends knees slightly and repeatedly rubs hands up and down thighs while gurning *[/b] Hurr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1332105746' post='1583445'] It's a sound board - the vibration of the string is travels through the bridge and makes it vibrate on the same frequency. Because it has a larger surface area it moves more air, which is why you get a louder acoustic sound and that specific semi-hollowbody sound from the pick-ups Either way, I reckon aesthetically it looks very cool! [/quote] Off to guitarchat for you, then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Oh yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigash Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Basses are better looking than guitars, with one exception. The White Falcon. Which is just stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yes. And imo 5 string basses look even better than 4s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I haven't seen a bass yet that's as pleasing to my eye as a nicely used Les Paul Junior. Infamy. Infamy, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1332248792' post='1585473'] Off to guitarchat for you, then! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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