Looking for a mildly offensive PJ bass

[buldog5151bass]

A lot of you people weren't around in, or don't remember, the 80s.

 

[overit]

 

[mdogs]

I don't find this the least bit offensive, but I know some and I couldn't possibly care any less. It is significantly more worn since this picture was taken.

 

[buldog5151bass]

The 80s were the exact opposite of vintage/reliced.

 

[edot3021]

Getchoo a Fender Cowpoke. THE END.

 

[Clark W]

I’m looking for suggestions on a PJ bass, something loud, bright color, maybe a bit offensive. Yes, you may joke that all PJ basses are offensive.

Here’s my front runner, the Charvel San Dimas High School Rules PJ in Ferrari Red.

something destined for a rock cover band, 1980’s vibe. Fender Jazz bass special another contender.

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If you could get this in a PJ I think you would be set

 

[micguy]

If you want a mildly offensive PJ, wouldn't any PJ with the "right" sticker on it fill the bill?

 

[tpaul]

Not really offensive, but memorable:

Or just get one of those "skins" that you put over the bass body. Instant leopard print, or paisley, or whatever.

 

[dalkowski]

Might be more than mildly offensive to some, particularly members of the Rickenbacker Club! But active PJ bass that actually plays and sounds surprisingly good (don't own one, just had to plug it in when I saw it at GC)

We're done here. I'm not a hater, but man this design has a lot to answer for.

 

[MotorCityMinion]

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R2 Bass Custom Build

 

[RattleSnack]

Yamaha BB414 Orange

 

[AHaze]

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There’s always the holoflash option.

I think this is a Schecter Sixx which gets my vote for "offensive-in-a-good-way" P-J even in the standard satin black finish.
The Jackson-baker is also offensive but for the wrong reasons IMHO.

 

[Snaxster]

It isn't visually loud or bright, but this one of mine is guaranteed to offend P or P/J purists at least mildly.

Walnut Burl Imperial 4 Elite

 

[Captain Chaos]

Get one of these and route it for a bridge pickup:

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Actually I saw a guy pull out a pink one of these at a show last month when his other bass failed. It sounded quite good.
It was a thrash metal show though.

 

[koppinjo]

Blocks on a P, that’s offensive.
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The fact that beautiful block inlays are so tiny is mildly offensive.

 

[bigdaddybass12]

Check LTD basses. Good bang for the buck. I read where they are made in the same factory with Sadowsky metro express.

 

[Auspuff]

Go fretless. That'll shock 'em.

 

[Hevy T]

I’m looking for suggestions on a PJ bass, something loud, bright color, maybe a bit offensive. Yes, you may joke that all PJ basses are offensive.

Here’s my front runner, the Charvel San Dimas High School Rules PJ in Ferrari Red.

something destined for a rock cover band, 1980’s vibe. Fender Jazz bass special another contender.

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I have the blue one and it’s great

 

[kojdogg]

Squier Katana routed for a neck J?

 

[tremor100]

Blocks on a P, that’s offensive.
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Ugh i wish Kiesel had nicer headstock shapes for bass.... thats awful