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Is it wrong to sticker your bass?

#222
Fletz said:
Depends on what you are auditioning for. A wedding band? You are right. But if it's a rock outfit and you can PLAY, then it shouldn't matter what your bass looks like. Same elitist crap I see all over talkbass. I'm finally over it. I do play American Fenders and pro rigs (like Hartke) but I also know the only people who give a crap about that are me and the one bass player in the crowd every four gigs. It doesn't matter. I just recently played a "cheapo Squire" at Sam Ash and it was pretty cool. And you know what? No one but me would care what the logo is on it. And 98.4% of the audience wouldn't notice the difference in tone.
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I have my "trailer trash chic" stickered Squier Vintage Modified Precision V.
And a pinup in the same place on an ABG.
It works just fine in a country band (My Fiance picked the sticker and SUGGESTED I put it on the bass)
Would I stick stickers on these, not.
Why? I like them just as they are.

Elitist dictations about messages sent by stickers and tattoos are narrow minded and outdated. Calling the act of decorating you own instument in a way that allows you to visually express yourself is a personal choice. Those here that have called this immature, and vandalism are baring their latent bigotry based on appearances only.
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#226
xXMoonichoXx said:
I heard that stickering your bass is bad, and that you shouldn't do it, but I think it looks so cool! Is it really that bad to sticker your bass?
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Some people hate stickers, but if you don't have a finish that will react poorly to the removal then it should be fine. 14732305_922361481232129_98207022404443950_n.jpg

I think stickers are alright on some basses. I'm never selling my jazz, it's my number 1, and I kinda wanted it to stand out. Stickers including Best of the Worst logo, Mr MeSeeks, and Captain Kirk
 
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#228
/\/\3phist0 said:
Elitist dictations about messages sent by stickers and tattoos are narrow minded and outdated.
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Since you obviously targeted me, almost by direct quote, I'll respond:

You're off your nut. That's not at all what I meant. I am neither a dictator nor elitist. I did not discourage, in any way shape or form, the act of decorating a bass, nor did I pass judgment on those who do.

My point was simple: Choose wisely.
 
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Fletz said:
Depends on what you are auditioning for. A wedding band? You are right. But if it's a rock outfit and you can PLAY, then it shouldn't matter what your bass looks like. Same elitist crap I see all over talkbass. I'm finally over it. I do play American Fenders and pro rigs (like Hartke) but I also know the only people who give a crap about that are me and the one bass player in the crowd every four gigs. It doesn't matter. I just recently played a "cheapo Squire" at Sam Ash and it was pretty cool. And you know what? No one but me would care what the logo is on it. And 98.4% of the audience wouldn't notice the difference in tone.
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Not worried about the logo... Having stickers all over your bass makes it look like you play in a high school garage band IMHO. I play in a jazz trio. Sometimes I wear a tie and get paid good money. You'd better believe I'm not putting a sticker on my upright. Also, there's no way in hell I would put a sticker on my beautiful American PBass. I doubt I would have been hired for the few professional touring gigs I've landed if I had stickers all over my instrument, and I would have to cover anything that was trademarked anyways. Looks cheap, ruins the finish, and looks unprofessional not to mention taking the resale value away.
 
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Always Maxi pads make the best stickers. They are technically "stickers" and also provide a cushion of protection for the body of your bass. Not only that, but you can color them and make whatever artwork you want with markers and the pads themselves are easily removable.

You're welcome.
 
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#238
electracoyote said:
Since you obviously targeted me, almost by direct quote, I'll respond:

You're off your nut. That's not at all what I meant. I am neither a dictator nor elitist. I did not discourage, in any way shape or form, the act of decorating a bass.

My point was simple: Choose wisely.
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Dude seriously I did not connect your name or previous post. You were not singled out. There was plenty of similar sentiment in other posts, by other members. My post was a personal counterpoint to the tide of cork sniffing attitudes and judgemental cretins getting their posteriors in a bunch over a sticker on a plank of wood.
 
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/\/\3phist0 said:
Dude seriously I did not connect your name or previous post. You were not singled out. There was plenty of similar sentiment in other posts, by other members. My post was a personal counterpoint to the tide of cork sniffing attitudes and judgemental cretins getting their posteriors in a bunch over a sticker on a plank of wood.
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Thanks for the clarification. You nearly quoted me verbatim, except for the important main point I was making. Some people dive headlong into aesthetic decisions without nearly enough forethought, it sometimes later blows up in their face, and I was only warning against that.

For the record, I didn't pass judgment of any kind or discourage anyone from decorating a guitar. I've done it to several of mine when it is a reflection of my personality, has meaning to me, and is contextually appropriate. No regrets. And that's how it should be.

If you're not sure about it, hold off. There are lots of reasonable, rational pros and cons to consider, and not everyone discouraging it is an "elitist."
 
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