I don't like black basses...

[eJake]

Take a DIY'er who's a musician, kinda creative, not afraid to dive into things, and...put him through back surgery. This is what you get.

If it didn't work out, I'd just order a lighter body from Warmoth, so there was really no risk in the experiment. But it woreled out great - it still hangs great on a strap - not a hint of neck dive. I get positive comments on the sound of the thing (or maybe it's the way I jerk the strings around) and those are almost always from folks that are unaware that it's so...swiss cheese like from behind.

I'm into it brother do you!!

 

[Mr.Ace]

I love black basses and I cannot lie.

Here you go them

 

[Mr.Ace]

I love black basses and I cannot lie.

 

[hypercarrots]

i have 14

 

[Vinnie Boombatz]

Black is the new sunburst w/ tort!

 

[hypercarrots]

not a huge fan of black basses in general, except a black Ric 4001.
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this looks like my rickenbacker...decapitated...

 

[hypercarrots]

With maple wheels!

maple interior

 

[Jeff K]

I never cared much for black or red basses. And yet... ...Here are a couple of mine:

 

[Bassique]

Black basses are cool, unless they are ruined with a tort pickguard *hides*.

 

[Ellery]

I pretty much lean towards black or wood grain.

 

[stringthrough]

I'm not a fan of black but black with a maple neck is a classic look.

 

[Deak]

On my monitor, the Jazz is decidedly black, but the P looks like a very, very dark blue. Are they that different in person or a quirk of the camera or my monitor?

Same here! @gln1955 Blue is one of the nope colors for me. In just about everything. The cream shades always catch my attention although I do not own one. Same goes for Blonde natural.

 

[Deak]

I'm 99% sure of a trigger pull on the re released Gretch
G2220 Jet in Black. I need a no fear, no regrets bar axe.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

...but have no plans to part with either of these. Been a sunburst fan for close to 25 years, and have never really been into black, but recently things changed and I came across these. The MIM Classic 70's was just a killer deal that fell into my lap, and after selling my 3TSB w/ tort American Standard P I couldn't help but get the Classic 50's lacquer.

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Noticed most of the black basses,that are pictured were Fender's. Here is a black MusicMan USA SUB. Don't have to worry about finger prints,and smudges,on this black finish!View attachment 2951080

Gads, I’ve owned 3 of them... Still have one. I have a natural wood finishe Warwick if that makes a difference.

 

[basted]

I like them . Always have.

 

[wideload]

Black is about all I use anymore because I look really good with a black bass

Same reason I drive a black pickup - it makes me look slimmer!

 

[summeralligator]

I don't like black basses neither.. but these two.. wow. But i couldnt buy a black one..

 

[Chrome Dome]

Noticed most of the black basses,that are pictured were Fender's. Here is a black MusicMan USA SUB. Don't have to worry about finger prints,and smudges,on this black finish!View attachment 2951080

Have in the classifieds,for sale. I have three SUBs,also white,and teal.

 

[bassgrackle]

I hate sexy black basses.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

View attachment 2951758 I hate sexy black basses.

Antique classic yet modern looking!! Beautiful!