How did he get the design on his bass?

[Pete_Wentz]

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This is hands down one of the hottest bass guitar ive seen. I cant tell whether its painted by hand, looks to be it. And the splash effect is such a beauty

Im thinkin about painting one of my basses lik this

 

[stflbn]

Could be painted by hand, or could be creative use of waterslide decals or vinyl.

I did some different things with waterslides... a lot can be done if you're creative and patient.

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The picture in your link looks like a combo of paint splatters and hand painting though... to me.

 

[Mark Wilson]

Pocket sized men, eh?

 

[GM60466]

Looks like airbrush

GM

 

[Pete_Wentz]

ur bass is such a beauty

 

[stflbn]

Thanks, it's always fun the first time I bring it to a practice with a new band, or pull it out at a gig. Response is always "what the hell is THAT?" with the "THAT" being either 'inquisitive excitement' or 'restrained horror'. Then the normal questions of how old is it (basically unplayed), where did you find it (I made it)... followed by 'oh wait... you did that to it on purpose???' (lol, yup). Then usually ending up with 'wow, that really sounds great'.

Following those pictures I dropped a John East 2-band stacked knob preamp into it, which adds to the Retro/Modern Relic/Artsy visual conundrum the bass has going on.

Either way it's entertaining. Which was the goal.

 

[Doodaddy]

Pocket sized men, eh?

At least we found the reason for his obsession.

 

[popinfresh]

I doubt that splashing is hand painted. The figure next to the pickup looks to be completely seperate as well. Could easily be stickers/print/transfer or a stencil.

 

[Scionreality]

Stflbn:

So you made your own decals to do that? It looks really good.

 

[4Mal]

I dunno - you could get a step ladder and some drive way sealer - then do a Jackson Pollock from about 6 feet up ... the step ladder is for keeping your shoes clean .... I'd probably pull the pickup first or at least cover it ...

 

[GeneralElectric]

I painted this by hand

 

[Mr M]

Could be painted by hand, or could be creative use of waterslide decals or vinyl.

I did some different things with waterslides... a lot can be done if you're creative and patient.

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Wow, it looks really great. Hands up!!!
I could try something with my white SX as well.

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

is that the dude from MUSE?

 

[FronTowardEnemy]

Although different this kind of stuff is not my flavor. It reminds me of the time in the late 80's early 90's on the South Side of Chicago.

We gear heads living at home with mommy and daddy bought every Mustang, Camero, TA, and GN off the local dealers lots. Most of them put those ridiculous splash stickers all over those nice rides. Some friends of mine went as far a painting the effects on. Boy did it hurt resale value.

 

[MatticusMania]

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This is hands down one of the hottest bass guitar ive seen. I cant tell whether its painted by hand, looks to be it. And the splash effect is such a beauty

Im thinkin about painting one of my basses lik this

What a rad design, it looks like the ink work of Ralph Steadman, though I don't believe it was done by him. Obviously that style of splatter painting has become popular in recent years. (not necessarily on basses, but on clothing etc.)

 

[Spinal Tapper]

is that the dude from MUSE?

no...never

 

[SLaPiNFuNK]

why is it, trying to figure out why he looks familar?

 

[Spinal Tapper]

Here's Chris Wolstenholme from MUSE - class act all the way

MUSE almost always wears collar shirts w/ ties when they perform. They have killer style.

But I do really like the paintjob on that bass

 

[bongomania]

That first bass in the OP, I think the skull/demon wings graphic is just a window-sticker logo from a skateboard company, stuck on top of some hand-splattered paint.

 

[lowtide]

Looks like a paint-filled brush got slung two dozen times.