Hey guys. i am pretty sure i am not the only one on TB that has a bass realted tattoo. Lets show them off. whats the story behind them. Lets see them.
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BASS RELATED TATTOOS
- Thread starter funkybassplayer
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here is a shot of my "Bass King" tattoo. i got this when i was living in waco playing with a 5-8 piece funk/dance/rock/party band called Sloppy Joe. i want to say that i originally saw this tattoo on the bassist from on of the many bands called The Groove Kings.
got four tattoos...
but two are related to my love of bass...
the bass guitar with the wings was my design. I wanted my bass tattooed on me, and I took a photo of my bass and drew it out (I also draw-I will have to post some drawings one day) and found the wings on internet and put it behind the bass. Then took it to the tatt artist who re drew it and tatt it on my back.
The one on my ankle was a disappointment at first. I went to have just the bass clefs facing each other and had to draw it out. The stupid guy did it in the colors I wanted, but didn't outline it. He didn't cover it either afterward, and it was a hot day. It ran, due to sweat. Then to top it off, it didn't look like how I drew it. I went back a month later and told him I was mad. I wanted it outlined. "oh we quit doing touch ups and it will cost you $40 b/c we have to open a new needle". grrr. I walked out and then saw a sign that said "name tatts $40 special". I slammed $40 on the counter and said "put Bass Girl on it,and out line it!!!". He seemed mad at me, b/c he used more pressure while tattooing it, b/c it hurt more this time. Then he missed the outline! I mean the pink was on the OUTSIDE in certain areas. This same tattoo artist messed up on my best friend's tatt also, which I designed that too. So when I went to get my bass done on my back, the owner fixed the one on my ankle for me, free. So I had two tatt sessions that day..the whole time he was fixing it, he was saying "I can't believe that moron did that!!!!" He had fired that guy b/c he messed up on too many tatts.
This is what I drew the bass from (my baby!!)
and this folks is what the tattoo looked before it was fixed...sucked!!!
but two are related to my love of bass...
the bass guitar with the wings was my design. I wanted my bass tattooed on me, and I took a photo of my bass and drew it out (I also draw-I will have to post some drawings one day) and found the wings on internet and put it behind the bass. Then took it to the tatt artist who re drew it and tatt it on my back.
The one on my ankle was a disappointment at first. I went to have just the bass clefs facing each other and had to draw it out. The stupid guy did it in the colors I wanted, but didn't outline it. He didn't cover it either afterward, and it was a hot day. It ran, due to sweat. Then to top it off, it didn't look like how I drew it. I went back a month later and told him I was mad. I wanted it outlined. "oh we quit doing touch ups and it will cost you $40 b/c we have to open a new needle". grrr. I walked out and then saw a sign that said "name tatts $40 special". I slammed $40 on the counter and said "put Bass Girl on it,and out line it!!!". He seemed mad at me, b/c he used more pressure while tattooing it, b/c it hurt more this time. Then he missed the outline! I mean the pink was on the OUTSIDE in certain areas. This same tattoo artist messed up on my best friend's tatt also, which I designed that too. So when I went to get my bass done on my back, the owner fixed the one on my ankle for me, free. So I had two tatt sessions that day..the whole time he was fixing it, he was saying "I can't believe that moron did that!!!!" He had fired that guy b/c he messed up on too many tatts.
This is what I drew the bass from (my baby!!)
and this folks is what the tattoo looked before it was fixed...sucked!!!
There's a picture with a guy with f-holes on his stomach where they would be if he were an upright. I've also seen bass clefs on wrists and bass clefs on shoulder blade areas. Neat stuff.
I have a bass clef on the inside of my bicep. Ok...whoopty-do...i know.
It's a true story though.
It's a true story though.
i want that...except u kinda u gotta be fat for i to look cool
I dunno the f-holes would look best on a very very curvy girl. (Bouts, you know.)
...Wow.
i have a bass clef on the back of my arm in one of my sleeves.. its cool but i dont want any more bass related tattoos
- Jun 19, 2004
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- Endorsing Artist, Schroeder Cabinets
- Jun 19, 2004
- 4,782
- 83
- 42
- Disclosures
- Endorsing Artist, Schroeder Cabinets
Have a stiff drink first (Scotch, perhaps? 
). It's a painful spot - didn't stop bleeding for nearly 3 days.
). It's a painful spot - didn't stop bleeding for nearly 3 days.yeah 'cause stiff drinks thin your blood, making it even bleed harder.... 
don't take alcohol or any kind of blood thinner(pain killers usually thin blood) you will bleed more during....
I have a clef(among other things) on my leg
don't take alcohol or any kind of blood thinner(pain killers usually thin blood) you will bleed more during....
I have a clef(among other things) on my leg
Yeah I'm not sure if I want one there D:!
But it's a classy tatt I think. Simple, elegant and the bass cleff is awesome.
But it's a classy tatt I think. Simple, elegant and the bass cleff is awesome.
- Jun 19, 2004
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- Endorsing Artist, Schroeder Cabinets
Just in case it wasn't clear, I was totally kidding about the drink. In fact, around these parts, you have to sign a statement saying you aren't under the influence before you can even get a tattoo.
yeah I could tell... mine was more or less a warning(I've seen a lot of guys being drunk getting one... the end result wasn't very pleasing to say the least)
they don't have something like that around here, well maybe they do... I always go to the same guy, so I don't have to sign anything anymore... just the usual "coffee with sugar right? have a seat..."
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