A bass you would never consider playing

[BlueShox]

I wouldn't look twice at ant sort of BC Rich Warlock style bass. They just aim them at a different demographic, and its not me

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[4stringfarley]

A year ago I would've said anything by fender. Now my only bass is an American standard Jazz. Taste changes and I really can't discredit something just because of the brand.

 

[caligula]

Never consider playing as in gigging, I assume.

You would have to put a gun against my head to make me play a Fender Jazz or Pre.
Yeah, blasphemy and all that, but I just don't like them at all.

 

[mdogs]

A Rickenbaker. I know everyone goes nuts over them, but I think they're ugly as sin.

People should really have to take a test on the rules before they are allowed to post.

 

[Ric5]

I recently picked up a 34" 5 string. I have a Spector 5 string, but it's 35" and since I want to string this one E - C and would like it to be a close string spacing, 34" it is. I looked at quite a number of basses, really wanted another Spector Coda Pro (would be #5) but seeing that it won't get much playing time, I decided to keep it relatively cheap. I looked at Yamahas, LTDs, Ibanez, Sire and even an SX, spending countless hours on TB looking at reviews and NBDs. Then I got thinking about basses I would never consider that have a loyal fan base.

So, what bass would you never consider playing? And let's keep it civil.

If anyone is curious, I ended up with a Yamaha TRBX505

I would never play a 35" 5er ... I prefer 34"

I would never play a 4 string bass

I would never play a bass with flats

 

[DwaynieAD]

I would play any bass. There are tons I would never own.

 

[radioripster]

I never really considered an old Epiphone until I got one by chance - an early 70s Japanese one that is, but I really like it a lot.

Unless it's absolutely unappealing aesthetically to me ,and that is subject to change, I'll give any bass a chance now.

I go by the "If it plays good and makes a good noise then it is good" rule these days.

Never say never.....

 

[jd56hawk]

Anything that doesn't look like a bass.

Oh, sure, I'd try one out but I would never consider buying one unless I got a gig playing at the Mos Eisley Cantina.
This is about as astray as I'd ever go.

 

[BurningTheAltar]

People should really have to take a test on the rules before they are allowed to post.

Not sure what you're getting at, unless you're super sensitive about people not liking Rickenbacker's.

 

[7dollarbologna]

I would never play a 1 string bass.

 

[jd56hawk]

And it's a left-handed model!

 

[mdogs]

Not sure what you're getting at,

Which is why you should have to take a test about the rules...

 

[7dollarbologna]

And it's a left-handed model!

I wouldn't play this one either..

 

[socialleper]

7 string bass- I can't get my hands around a 6, 7 would be impossible.
Unlined fretless- I need markers or I would be way out of tune.
Easter egg colored basses- I know some guys dig the pastel colored basses, but I can't do it.

 

[BurningTheAltar]

Which is why you should have to take a test about the rules...

Read the rules a few times, and I didn't do anything wrong. Posted my opinion on a bass I'd never consider playing. Didn't pick on anyone or call anyone out. You on the other hand....

 

[jd56hawk]

I wouldn't play this one either..

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If it had a four-string neck I'd consider it, but I don't think the Banana Splits are looking for a bassist.

 

[lug]

As a regular bass, Gibson EBO. They make great piccolo basses though.

 

[Nev375]

I will consider anything.

But it is VERY hard to convince me to play anything that requires a battery.

 

[Bent77]

Kubiki, Stienburger and Ibanez Soundgears cant warm up to those pencil necks...

This has become how I test drive basses: pick it up at the neck. I don't need a tape measure, can just tell

1.625 to 1.75"

 

[Bent77]

A Rickenbaker. I know everyone goes nuts over them, but I think they're ugly as sin.

Don't get us on lock down.

The correct term is aesthetically challenged