Man fights off attacker with a bass

[reverendboom]

Atlas Heavy-Duty Mic Stands have a long tradition of being the musician's weapon of choice. Why risk a Bass Guitar?

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I once watched Rod Stewart apply the base of one of those squarely to the face of a guy trying to jump on stage.

 

[Peteyboy]

I like the fact that while his gal is getting threatened, he is trying to figure out the cheapest bass to go after them with. Brave and frugal.

I feel like we've all just witnessed a really weird Australian vigilante origin story.

 

[Claymore]

It is imperative that this becomes someone's avatar.

 

[bcbassman]

It was still in tune after the attack!

Precisions are incredible and almost indestructible.

 

[jsbachonbass]

One of those Kramer basses with an aluminum neck or an original Steinberger - both of those can handle a serious throw down....

No wimpy seven to eight pound bass for this job...

Definitely the Steinberger.

 

[Frenchy-Lefty]

I know. The whole time I'm waiting for them to mention the brand, or show it. Then I realized 99% of the people watching the news didn't care.

I know, you'd think by now someone would have complained because of the lack of tort pickguard on this bass

 

[Peteyboy]

I know, you'd think by now someone would have complained because of the lack of tort pickguard on this bass

#cortneedstort!

 

[Krizz]

Apparently he's a Jack Reacher fan

 

[MatchFive]

This is why I drive a crappy minivan. The Mercedes probably belonged to the girl. Also surprising there was a girl in there. He probably told her he normally played lead guitar..

 

[MatchFive]

If the guy had a Warwick, those thieves would be pushing up daisies.

The sound of wood (whack!!!)

The upper bout of a Warwick would have been very intimidating to the attackers..

 

[dhagopian]

I wouldn't want to damage a bass... I have better tools for this purpose

 

[factory presets]

I wouldn't want to damage a bass... I have better tools for this purpose

Probably wouldn't in Australia.

 

[petrus61]

The upper bout of a Warwick would have been very intimidating to the attackers..

Reports say the upper horn of the victims Thumb went so far as to dislodge the alleged perps two front teeth...from inside out.

 

[WillyW]

If only it was a 5er...

 

[CenTexThumper]

If I didn't keep a 45acp close by as a rule. I might consider a Squier as a last dich defense weapon.

 

[Peteyboy]

If I didn't keep a 45acp close by as a rule. I might consider a Squier as a last dich defense weapon.

And yet, the man somehow solved it without shooting anybody. Huh...

 

[CenTexThumper]

And yet, the man somehow solved it without shooting anybody. Huh...

Nor have I. Don't kick in my door, no worries.

 

[Peteyboy]

Nor have I. Don't kick in my door, no worries.

Deal.

 

[bassrique]

He could have just played a solo.

 

[CenTexThumper]

He could have just played a solo.

Now that's funny. I don't care who I am.