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03-13-2011, 03:09 PM
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Not sure what section to post this in so I'm just gonna throw it in here.
So I've decided I want a tattoo, it runs in the family and ive always just struggled to think of a what to get, you know something that looks good but has some significance in my life.
So after some thought I've decided on a bass clef 
Attached here are some designed I thought liked pretty cool, just looking for some feedback?
Also I know that I should get what I like best blah blah, and thatll be what happens I just thought Id run it past some other bass-heads for kicks.
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03-13-2011, 03:39 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Uppsala, Sweden | | | Cool! I like the middle one, it looks a bit yin & yangish. Otherwise my advice is to keep it simple.
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03-13-2011, 03:41 PM
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EXAR pedals rep for North & Central America | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR | | I like the "splash" one on the left, but then again that's his own unique design, and I wouldn't want to copy it, myself. There have actually been tons of threads on bass clef tattoos  with lots of photos and commentary, so I'd recommend checking those out to see "what worked" and "what didn't".
I don't know if the "biomechanical" style epitomized by HR Giger appeals to you, but I haven't personally seen a biomech bass clef tat yet.  |
03-13-2011, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BBQV  Cool! I like the middle one, it looks a bit yin & yangish. Otherwise my advice is to keep it simple. | +1
I would go with cleaner lines
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03-13-2011, 04:32 PM
| | | | The one on the left looks cool. Personally I'll probably never get a tat, but they are cool to look at
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03-13-2011, 04:34 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Augusta, GA | | | I thought about something a little more abstract but then just decided on a traditional look. I have to explain to enough idiots as it is what the tatt means. At least with the traditional look a few non-musicians know what it is.
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03-13-2011, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BBQV Cool! I like the middle one, it looks a bit yin & yangish. Otherwise my advice is to keep it simple. |
To be fair, I've seen that tattoo on about 6 people.
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03-13-2011, 04:57 PM
| | I can do anything I want. So can you. | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA | | | Always up for new designs and original stuff so ill probably work it over and try to get something at least semi original. Just searching for inspiration
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03-13-2011, 05:36 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N.H. | | | I 've seen the F clef done up in a heart. Try laying that out.
I like the one on the right. |
03-13-2011, 06:00 PM
| | | | I think the right one is cool, but in black. |
03-13-2011, 06:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nashville | | | Middle one looks like about 40% of band logo attempts on myspace. IMHO. |
03-13-2011, 06:13 PM
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I say a guy with a bass clef tattoo that was carved in stone like the one in the picture but it only had one bass clef it look sick!
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03-13-2011, 07:01 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tianjin, China | | Quote:
Originally Posted by autodidact So I've decided I want a tattoo, it runs in the family and ive always just struggled to think of a what to get, you know something that looks good but has some significance in my life. ... | If family/friends have a few, chances are they'll be able to recommend a good tattoo artist for you go to. If you're looking for something original they can work with you to come up with a unique design you like within your price range I'm sure. |
03-13-2011, 07:11 PM
|  | I got nuthin to say | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oakland, CA | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by sbass traveller
If family/friends have a few, chances are they'll be able to recommend a good tattoo artist for you go to. If you're looking for something original they can work with you to come up with a unique design you like within your price range I'm sure.
| Damn...I was just going to say that.
Yeah. Have a good artist draw one up for you to your style. Never get a ready made logo off the web. Chances are 1000 people have it already. What you can do though is research art styles and antique typesets that fit your taste.
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03-13-2011, 07:24 PM
| | | | i might get the bass cleft that encompasses my entire shoulder, tribal style. much like #1, but solid lines and shapes. it'll grip my whole arm.
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03-13-2011, 07:38 PM
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03-14-2011, 09:56 AM
| | I can do anything I want. So can you. | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by sbass traveller
If family/friends have a few, chances are they'll be able to recommend a good tattoo artist for you go to. If you're looking for something original they can work with you to come up with a unique design you like within your price range I'm sure.
| Yeah I've talked my dad and he has gotten all his stuff done at one shop. I will probably be going in to check it out tomorrow, chat with the artists for a minute or two.
Thanks a lot guys
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07-17-2011, 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BBQV
Cool! I like the middle one, it looks a bit yin & yangish. Otherwise my advice is to keep it simple.
| Originally Posted by Pacman
To be fair, I've seen that tattoo on about 6 people.
| 6? More like 13!! I was about to make that design inked but then started digging deeper into my motives and all and came up with my own design. It's currently being worked by the tattooist of a friend  .
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