Do you think the Les Paul design looks good for basses?

*wolf whistle*

The top one is a beauty! I'd rock it in a heartbeat, despite my dislike of sunburst and hollow bodies in general.

 

I have no objection to an LP styled bass.

 

Les Paul Recording is nice...but I wouldn't actually buy one
Hell, I'd buy either one of these before a Gibson.

 

The Les Paul is my all time favourite guitar shape. This is my Epi LPS Special but I plan on getting a 2011 Gibson Les Paul Bass Oversized later.
If you are interested in a more affordable version of that Memphis LPB you posted, there is a knock off called the Alden AD-LP:
Alden AD-LP Bass Guitar Flamed Sunburst Single Cutaway Semi Hollow Body LP Style New | NMP Studios | Reverb

 

Original is much more different
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Never mind basses,I don't think it looks good for guitars

 

No. Not sure if it’s just an unfamiliar silhouette, but I think LP basses look crap.

The scale length makes the neck look badly out of proportion to the body, like the body is too short. I think Telecaster body-styled basses look awkward for the same reason.
The only single-cutaway basses I like the look of really are ergonomic designs where the upper body joins the neck close to the 14/12th fret for neck stability.

Semi-hollows tend to have a broader body which evens it out a bit.

 

I've seen many B&G bass demos (Youtube ads). Beautiful basses (and guitars). They've just come out with a more affordable model...
Big Sister Private Build - Classic - B&G Guitars - Bass
The GAS is strong with this one!

 

i've owned 2 of those memphis models, love them, have a tendency to have a twist in neck, both of mine did, and i've seen others mention it also...

 

I'm generally okay with it for a 4-string, but when Epiphone briefly cranked out a 5-string version, it somehow lost its charm for me.

 

a yes for me

 

Looks good, yes, but an ergonomic nightmare for me.

Riis

 

Is that a Yamaha BEX4 in there? I've always wondered how those are.

 

^This.

 

My Gibson LP Bass is great! Nice thick neck and hot pickups..

 

I've owned two Les Paul guitars which I loved.
But basses....not my thing.

 

Yes, that's a BEX4. But I had it converted to an 8 string octave. Mag pickup is average, but the piezo system is great. Sits well in the mix.