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Do Stickers Make a Bass Trashy?
- Thread starter RyanJD
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Stickers-to-Fame ratio?
Would Paul What's-his-name?
Would Itzhak Perlman and his Strad?
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Would Yo-Yo Ma?
Would Jasha Heifetz?
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Would Ferrante & Teicher?
Would Jerry Lee Lewis?
Would Nathan East?
Would Duck Dunn?
Would John Paul Jones?
Would Tony Levin?
Would Tal Wilkenfeld?
Would Dexter Bell?
All somewhat famous players and not ONE sticker.
So-o-o-o - the fame and sticker application theory is full of Bandini.
Would Paul What's-his-name?
Would Itzhak Perlman and his Strad?
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Would Yo-Yo Ma?
Would Jasha Heifetz?
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Would Ferrante & Teicher?
Would Jerry Lee Lewis?
Would Nathan East?
Would Duck Dunn?
Would John Paul Jones?
Would Tony Levin?
Would Tal Wilkenfeld?
Would Dexter Bell?
All somewhat famous players and not ONE sticker.
So-o-o-o - the fame and sticker application theory is full of Bandini.
Got that covered. Literally:
You would be amazed at how many people get a kick out of those number stickers. And at how many people have asked if I'd make them a set, even though they (and I) don't need numbers any more than I need dots.
Also, fwiw, I made every sticker on my bass.
I'm actually planning a parts bass build, where the body will be completely covered in stickers, as well as the pick guard. Then, the whole thing will be clear coated. I've already talked to my paint guy about getting it done.
Just did this today:
It was done as a joke aimed at the guitarist for the band I'm working with. He was joking at last practice how I needed a flag sticker on my bass. It's a country thing, I guess.
The stickers probably won't stay on very long. I prefer my basses to look clean.
It was done as a joke aimed at the guitarist for the band I'm working with. He was joking at last practice how I needed a flag sticker on my bass. It's a country thing, I guess.
The stickers probably won't stay on very long. I prefer my basses to look clean.
Stick_Player
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You missed these, apparently:
Notice the scotch-taped set list above the 14th-17th frets? And of course, the BASSMAN sticker.
I am perfectly okay with this blatant HERE LOOK AT MY BASS!!! because I actually really like it. Kudos to you good sir.This MIK Squier II looks plenty trashy....and it's a good thing.
I don't usually put stickers on my basses, but last year I bought a sparkly silver Ibanez that was near-mint except for the fact that the previous owner had screwed a thumb rest next to the neck pickup. I have no idea why someone would do that to a 5-string (isn't that what the B is for?), and since I use the floating thumb technique anyway, I immediately removed it, filled the hole, and touched up the paint. Since the paint wasn't a perfect match and I could still see the repair, I put two tiny silver and pink skull stickers over the spots.
My cases, on the other hand, are covered with stickers.
My cases, on the other hand, are covered with stickers.
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I sticker all kinds of stuff, but they have to be important to me. This is the only one I've found that I'd put on one of my basses.
I sticker all kinds of stuff, but they have to be important to me. This is the only one I've found that I'd put on one of my basses.
I say go for it... Personally if i were to sticker a bass I would either cover the entire thing, Dont like the look of just a few stickers.. Or I would just cover the entire pickguard.. I think that could look pretty awesome if done right.
Look up sticker bomb kits
Look up sticker bomb kits
Yes,and no. IMHO,I think it depends on what type of music your're playing at your gigs. That is,if you do any gigging.
For instance,if you play in a country & western band,or if your're backing Miley Cyrus. It wouldn't be wise to bring a bass that's loaded down with skulls & crossbones,along with a stickers of Satan grabbin' his package and giving you the finger.
But,I would put a pink ribbon on mine if I was playing a breast cancer benefit. It has to suit the style of music you are playing,plain & simple.
My Fender Jazz Bass Special is L-O-A-D-E-D with stickers that I put on back in the mid-80's. Those will never,ever leave that bass. Way,way too many great memories with that fine steed. I'm as mature as a 45 year old man can get,but that bass STILL looks kickass to me. I STILL receive compliments on it's 'cool factor' to this day when I bring it out. I'll find some pics and post 'em.
Bottom line is,if it's done with some creativity,and taste? All should be well.
For instance,if you play in a country & western band,or if your're backing Miley Cyrus. It wouldn't be wise to bring a bass that's loaded down with skulls & crossbones,along with a stickers of Satan grabbin' his package and giving you the finger.
But,I would put a pink ribbon on mine if I was playing a breast cancer benefit. It has to suit the style of music you are playing,plain & simple.
My Fender Jazz Bass Special is L-O-A-D-E-D with stickers that I put on back in the mid-80's. Those will never,ever leave that bass. Way,way too many great memories with that fine steed. I'm as mature as a 45 year old man can get,but that bass STILL looks kick
ass to me. I STILL receive compliments on it's 'cool factor' to this day when I bring it out. I'll find some pics and post 'em. Bottom line is,if it's done with some creativity,and taste? All should be well.
That was the very first thing I thought of when I saw the thread title. He did the same thing to even his Wal though, as you can see here. Why Flea, why couldn't you have spared the precious Wal. :scowl:
Flea and his wonderful modulus. So no, it makes it cool, in many instances
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
do whatever makes you happy, screw what anyone else says.
IMHO, that's exactly the message conveyed by stickers and such.
bassman314
I seem to be a verb, an evolutionary process...
Got that covered. Literally:
You would be amazed at how many people get a kick out of those number stickers. And at how many people have asked if I'd make them a set, even though they (and I) don't need numbers any more than I need dots.
Also, fwiw, I made every sticker on my bass.
What does that sticker between your pups and your neck say?
This MIK Squier II looks plenty trashy....and it's a good thing.
That thing is really sweet. Loving the lack of knobs!
