Anyone else not like horns?

[Old_Noob]

I understand why they are there and their purpose. I just don't like the way they look aesthetically. Probably a sacrilegious viewpoint. But I can't be the only one, can I?

 

[FunkHead]

 

[mini-milli]

I like the look of horns, but I also think some single cut basses can look awesome.

 

[Old_Noob]

Interesting. I have actually been meaning to ask about these--"mitten basses". Is the purpose of the extended cut just aesthetic, or does it make the bass resonate better?

 

[LBS-bass]

Interesting. I have actually been meaning to ask about these--"mitten basses". Is the purpose of the extended cut just aesthetic, or does it make the bass resonate better?

It's for balance. That's also why most basses have longer upper horns.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

If it has horns, I will not listen:

"They don't give a damn about any trumpet playin' band
It ain't what they call Rock and Roll"

 

[Killed_by_Death]

does it make the bass resonate better?

You don't want your solid-body electric instrument to resonate:

myth-busting: Resonance is not synonymous with Vibration

 

[A9X]

I understand why they are there and their purpose. I just don't like the way they look aesthetically. Probably a sacrilegious viewpoint. But I can't be the only one, can I?

Only because most are so badly implemented they annoy my engineering sense.

 

[Old_Noob]

That looks thoroughly shaged up. Right up my alley

 

[Old_Noob]

You don't want your solid-body electric instrument to resonate:

myth-busting: Resonance is not synonymous with Vibration

This is why I come here. Thanks.

 

[PWRL]

They always got in the way of my hat.

Seriously, I don't mind them in a certain context, like on a Rickenbacker. They can get out of hand in my opinion, but a lot of people like them.

 

[dalkowski]

My youngest plays tenor and I like him and his horn just fine.

 

[Bruce Johnson]

Personally, I like horns. Nice matched symmetrical horns. Devil-ish looking horns.

Unfortunately, there are some sick people in the world who don't like horns.......

This poor bass has now been surgically repaired, and is recovering nicely.

These are rare 1967 Ampeg Devil Basses, in case you are wondering.

 

[Vinny_G]

Interesting. I have actually been meaning to ask about these--"mitten basses". Is the purpose of the extended cut just aesthetic, or does it make the bass resonate better?

It makes you look like a jazz player.

 

[AxtoOx]

Some turn them off

 

[Doctor Intrepid]

I'm not a big fan.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

I understand why they are there and their purpose. I just don't like the way they look aesthetically. Probably a sacrilegious viewpoint. But I can't be the only one, can I?

On a bass, or cabinet?

 

[Mustang Surly]

They really belong on the keyboard player and preclude the need for "more cowbell":

 

[Doug4321]

Whoah! Cool! Is that a true story?

 

[farace]