Best Bass for Bar Fights?

[raventepes]

This one

 

[wmhill]

so:
you're looking for an instrument you can physically beat people with?

that's so wrong, on so many levels, I don't even know where to start.
FAIL.

 

[wmhill]

[QUOTE="Jamvan,
Any other options I should consider?[/QUOTE]

the perfect eye-gouger...... the Kramer horseshoe!!

 

[DwaynieAD]

Ok, so I'm getting ready for my first bar gig in quite a while and it crossed my mind that I should probably use a bass that strikes a nice balance of on stage presence and tone yet could easily be used as a weapon if necessary. I'm thinking my Squier P will do it. Can afford to destroy it if necessary and looks pretty cool doing it although I do wish I still had my Cort Steinberger. That thing was essentially a baseball bat with strings!

Any other options I should consider?

we had a thread like this a few months ago, it didnt go well.

 

[tekhedd]

While obviously the answer is "A Fender", or more specifically "any fender". A Telecaster would be your first choice, but Tele basses are kind of rare. Most hardwood coffee table basses works great too, as they tend to be very very heavy. Concentrated force, you know?

Not that I would condone attacking someone with a deadly weapon like a bass. I prefer old school weighted mic stands.

 

[scourgeofgod]

This one

Ha, I was just about to find and post that one. Lots of good suggestions in this thread, I'd say the P, T-40, Steinberger, and most any BC Rich definitely have their merits. Those of you shunning the thread need to lighten up, musicians have used their instruments for self defense for years, key words being "self defense" and not "assault". When you consider the case of Dimebag Darrel, I have no problem what so ever with a musician defending himself however they see fit. Having said that, gun in a simple bar fight is a bit much, you can use your gear to tolchock someone that rushes you on stage, sure, but no one has to die in a simple bar brawl.

 

[wmhill]

we had a thread like this a few months ago, it didnt go well.

I'm sure there's a "rule" that will be invoked anytime now and close the thread........dang

 

[Odinbass]

It's been said already but a Fender P will straight up kill someone.

 

[Stealth Fighter]

My Fender Jazz worked well the one time I had to use it. I actually didn't even have to swing it. I just cocked it back over my shoulder baseball bat style, and the dude was out the door in a flash.

 

[Joeynone]

You could def mangle someone with this...

 

[Moe Monsarrat]

I prefer a mic stand. It's light enough to swing and heavy enough to do some real damage. Plus they aren't expenisive.

 

[ChefKen]

I second the 80s Kramer metal neck basses. Indestructible!!

 

[David Jayne]

Boat paddle Steinberger.

 

[Jay2U]

Versatile Specialist says it all.

 

[Rumblefisher]

or

jab 'em with the pointy ends!


edit: just read chef's post...I assumed this was a bit of a joke thread, right?

 

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[Deleted member 264575]

The Game of Thrones custom.

 

[mapleglo]

In the end, there can be only one.

 

[Wasnex]

I am sure somebody must have already said the obvious...Gibson Ripper! If the names is not enough, consider the weight. Then again, maybe not the best choice if you don't want to crush skulls.