weirdest bass setup you've ever seen?

lordziros · #1 06-01-2011, 10:25 AM

like the title says what is the weirdest bass setup you've ever seen? did it have way to many pickups? did it have the neck from another brand? just an overall weird setup. post pics if you've got them

Phendyr_Loon · #2 06-01-2011, 10:32 AM

Bootsy Collins' bass always seemed weird to me with all those J pickups lined up.
I suppose he's a good bassist and all, but his bass looks cheap and gimmicky IMO.

BagelBruin · #3 06-01-2011, 10:34 AM

I met a bassist who used two powered Mackie subs as his rig.

SGD Lutherie · #4 06-01-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Phendyr_Loon

Bootsy Collins' bass always seemed weird to me with all those J pickups lined up.
I suppose he's a good bassist and all, but his bass looks cheap and gimmicky IMO.

He used to run each pickup to a different amp and through different effects!

Phendyr_Loon · #5 06-01-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SGD Lutherie

He used to run each pickup to a different amp and through different effects!

That setup sounds like complete chaos!

But hey, it worked for him!

Rattle Head · #6 06-01-2011, 11:43 AM

I know Tom Waits was playing with an invisible bass, and the sound somehow came through his mouth :S. Really interesting...

s_mcsleazy · #7 06-01-2011, 11:45 AM

no basses but ive wired up some odd guitars.