Bass clef tattoo idea

Jazzman23 · #1 10-17-2006, 07:29 PM

Hey all,

Im thinking of getting a bass clef tattoo, since I play the bass and always will (if I don't somehow, ill even it out with a treble clef tatto). But just the old bass clef seems a little plain. I wanna do something unique to it, so im asking all you bassists for some help.

Im thinking something funky, almost GREASY, but also laid back, and not too goofy. But some goofyness is good. But how do you do that to a bass clef? Or maybe like incorporate the clef into a really cool design....

Any ideas would be helpful.

spudmaster34 · #2 10-17-2006, 07:38 PM

I think it would be cool on your left hand, that way, when you play it will be right there for everyone to see

VanillaO · #3 10-17-2006, 07:49 PM

if you want it to be goofy get it on your ass... i'd think that was pretty funny to be honest... then you could moon people and be like BASSED... ya i'm immature... sue me

canopener · #4 10-17-2006, 08:28 PM

How about a frog unrolling its tongue in the shape of a bass clef?

Rich600 · #5 10-18-2006, 08:15 AM

wow im also getting this, as my first tattoo! ive seen a pretty cool tribal one, but i think id just get something simple, then mod it when i feel like!

**MAJOR METAL** · #6 10-18-2006, 08:51 AM

Give it alot of thought before you do it, have the artist draw it up first and hang it on a wall for a whille.

excane · #7 10-18-2006, 08:52 AM

How about putting it "down below" ?

Or you could have a treble clef on one and the bass clef on
the one which hangs lower.......

Ok, I'll stop now.

leftyforlife · #8 10-18-2006, 08:57 AM

iv been considering getting a bass clef tat on my right wrist (considering im left handed)
and iv been trying to get my artist friends do draw me different designs of the bass clef. To try and get as many designs as i can before i make my decision.

Nick Ioannucci · #9 10-18-2006, 01:21 PM

my friend got one on the inside of his wrist and im seriously considering one.

Super Dwarf · #10 10-18-2006, 06:48 PM

i was thinking about a clef made out of severd body parts

bassguitarist08 · #11 10-18-2006, 06:53 PM

I am also getting this as my first tat here in 2 months (upon my 18th birthday) and I was thinking of giving it almost that Old English look, making it look more runed than anything, something that would give it some definate shape and distinctiveness.

I was gonna go with my Left Shoulder Blade---this way, if desired, it can be concealed.

Aaron Saunders · #12 10-19-2006, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Ioannucci

my friend got one on the inside of his wrist and im seriously considering one.

I got this too. It's just a plain bass clef on the inside of my left wrist -- small, classy. I've gotten a lot of compliments. Even my mom, who HATES tattoos, likes it a lot.

Also thinking about getting a yin-yang on my right wrist in a similar location/position/size, too. While I don't subscribe particularly to any religion, I find that I admire a lot of the teachings of Taoism and that I find a lot of my beliefs run parallel to its precepts.

Also, if necessary, the clef (and eventually the yin-yang) can be concealed with long sleeves for those who are not tattoo-friendly. This was especially helpful in hiding the bass clef from my parents when I visited home when it wasn't entirely healed (and hence looked terrible.)

Nick Ioannucci · #13 10-19-2006, 06:26 PM

yeah man, i want one, especially the classic looking sheet music style, its plain its simple and its classy. and can be hidden for job interviews and such. im not gonna lie ill probably get one when i go to college.

Alvaro Martín Gómez A. · #14 10-19-2006, 10:38 PM

One of my students recently got one:

**Mark Wilson** · #15 10-20-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron Saunders

I got this too. It's just a plain bass clef on the inside of my left wrist -- small, classy. I've gotten a lot of compliments.

Aaron is right. His tattoo is damn cool.

I'm thinking about getting a small one on the palm of my hand. Near my thumb. Denson Angulo was my inspiration!

-Mark

Basshole · #16 10-20-2006, 09:03 PM

I know a guy that got a bass clef on a staff with a couple notes on it. He was all proud and showed me.

I asked him what notes they were...he paused, looked at it, and told me what two notes they were (I forget). Then I ruined his day. I reminded him that his name was ED and that any two notes OTHER THAN E and D means he f@#$ed up a great opportunity to personalize his tat.

He was crushed.

SundanceChile · #17 10-21-2006, 12:05 AM

Random on topic story time.

Going over the circle of fifths/fourths(whatever you want to call it) in class. A bassist who played in the school jazz band got a tatoo of the circle on his shoulder. In the middle, a treble cleft. When asked why it wasn't a bass clef, he had this to say...

"...I was drunk."

Poop-Loops · #18 10-21-2006, 01:33 AM

It's all good. Music is music, right? A bass guitar still has the treble range in it.

Figjam · #19 10-21-2006, 07:52 AM

I also like the idea of a small bass clef on the inside of the left wrist. Problem is it might look bad when it comes to having a career, etc. Anytime you didnt wear long sleeves itd show. Shame that theres a stereotype against tattoos.

**MAJOR METAL** · #20 10-21-2006, 08:34 AM

How about making the cleff a leg tattoo ?