Binding on the Body?

[Blu bro]

I try really hard not to judge a bass purely by its cosmetics. But I just cant get over binding on the body of a bass- on the neck I quiet like it. But just cant get behind it on the body (and feel its slightly uncomfortable).

One day this may change (and I hope it does) as I want to only judge a musical instrument by how it plays and sounds- but I cant help but fall into the trap of listening with my eyes.

Am I alone? what is the general consensus?

 

[juancaminos]

I'm alright with it. It does depend on the bass I guess. Aerodyne, hollow bodies, Rickenbacker, etc.

 

[BassholeKI]

I agree it depends on the bass.

My ~1970 Rivoli (EA-260 really) has a bound body, and it wouldn't look as good if it were plain.

 

[scubaduba]

Yes. I like. A lot. And with the body contour you'd never know it had a binding while playing.

 

[murmur70]

As others have said it depends on the bass. I have a Fender Starcaster that is bound. Aerodynamic looks cool with binding. I have seen a 51 p style someone on here has that is pretty sweet looking as well.

 

[B-Mac]

Mandatory on an Archtop

 

[Rib 13]

I like it on my Destroyer

 

[2saddleslab]

I was born bound for binding.

 

[jd56hawk]

I try really hard not to judge a bass purely by its cosmetics. But I just cant get over binding on the body of a bass- on the neck I quiet like it. But just cant get behind it on the body (and feel its slightly uncomfortable).

One day this may change (and I hope it does) as I want to only judge a musical instrument by how it plays and sounds- but I cant help but fall into the trap of listening with my eyes.

Am I alone? what is the general consensus?

Not counting hollow bodies, Rickenbackers and Les Paul type basses, I think it's really nice on this.
Wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[Iridescentone]

I don't have a problem with it.

 

[dabbler]

I agree it depends on the bass.

My ~1970 Rivoli (EA-260 really) has a bound body, and it wouldn't look as good if it were plain.

Excatly.

 

[JGR]

 

[BassholeKI]

Certain basses/body styles absolutely call for it.

 

[elgranluis]

I love binding but I have to agree that it completely depends on the bass .

A ric 4003 is great with binding , a 4003s is even better without ! Lol !

 

[JMacBass65]

Love the look, ain’t the most comfortable. But seeing as I have had a Rick 4003 since about 1991, I guess I don’t mind it much. I don’t seek it out either.

 

[JMacBass65]

Oh, so I guess that means I should vote carrots. Which I did.

 

[4stringz_77]

Great topic…surprised there aren’t more posts on this thread. Just ordered a Warmoth P in Daphne blue with pearloid binding. Going to use a pearloid pickguard and a Fender roasted maple neck. Like a tattoo decision, Ive debated the binding for months, I’ve done graphic mock-ups and I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a good choice. Will post a picture when it arrives in ?? months.

 

[FunkHead]

I like it but it's not mandatory. It doesn't affect my playing comfort at all.

 

[JIO]