^^This^^.
I call dings and scratches character marks, even though I try not to get any if possible.
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Noooooooooooo!!!!
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^^This^^.
I call dings and scratches character marks, even though I try not to get any if possible.
Immediately bought a pristine used one.ahhhhhhh - - -
- - - -much better now - - -
As someone who loves rat rods and beat up Fender guitars/basses, I think we're operating on different frequencies. But that's cool, to each their own. I'm glad you're happy again.
I hate dinging my stuff. The place we practice in has a low ceiling and I've bumped my headstock against it a coupld of times, and I'm always pissed at myself for doing it. Years ago I didn't latch my case properly and when I lifted it the bass fell out onto the cover and the tongue of the latch gouged the finish on the instrument. That was probably more than 20 years ago, but everytime I look at that bass that gouge mocks me and punishes me for my stupidity. I used to gig that bass and always managed to take care of it, and even all these years later it looks almost new except for that damn gouge.
I understand how people feel about not having to worry about another scratch, and why relic'd basses are popular and all, but I just prefer to take care of my gear. For me, "mojo" isn't the cosmetic damage to an instrument, it's all the memories of the fun I've had playing it. Plenty of mojo in an old, well-maintained instrument.
I understand how people feel about not having to worry about another scratch, and why relic'd basses are popular and all, but I just prefer to take care of my gear. For me, "mojo" isn't the cosmetic damage to an instrument, it's all the memories of the fun I've had playing it. Plenty of mojo in an old, well-maintained instrument.
The second day I had my nice new JAG, a friend of mine (also a drummer) held out his hands to try it, my answer was:
"Here, but don´t ding it until I do"
As soon as I said it, I hit the wall with the headstock (by accident) and followed them with the words:
"There...dinged!!!"
No damage was done, and although I would rather not hit it against walls (even if it is a Squier
) as long as it still plays as it does I am happy!!
(note: I hope you´ve learned not to leave the bass on the stand with the cable plugged in!!)
"Here, but don´t ding it until I do"
As soon as I said it, I hit the wall with the headstock (by accident) and followed them with the words:
"There...dinged!!!"
No damage was done, and although I would rather not hit it against walls (even if it is a Squier
) as long as it still plays as it does I am happy!!(note: I hope you´ve learned not to leave the bass on the stand with the cable plugged in!!)
Basses are made to played. Be happy, you don't have to worry about keeping the finish perfect. 1st battle scar, won't be the last. Enjoy!
Every dent and ding has a story behind it. Congradulations...you just established some of your own "rock history." There will be more to come...
At least up here in the Frozen North, damage to a car's finish is a qualitatively different thing. As soon as that scratch gets hit with some road salt, your car's body is going to start rusting out and your frame isn't going to be far behind.
A small ding on a bass isn't going to do too much to affect the durability or tonal characteristics of the instrument.
(Big gouges that leave your hands covered in splinters are a different story. Those make me sad.)
Well a ratrod can look all dinged, rusted and beat up. Those are considered to have mojo. Then again if I spent 200k on a car I would probably be upset if I got a scratch or ding in it. Not that I will ever be able to own a Ferrari, lol!!
edit: apparentyl THORRR and I think a like when it comes to cars. Did not see your post before I posted mine, lol
I put the first ding on a Pete Hilton bass (basically a Carl Thompson), because it bumped the exposed rack ear on my amp head when I was putting it in the stand. I get a sinking feeling whenever I think of it. 
