TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
I don't have any (yet) due to my fear (yeah, I'm man enough to admit it) of the mighty needle.

I know. My brother starting saying "I only want one" and so did a freind that I used to work with now they have tats all over.It's easy.. and addicting.. and not as bad as you think![]()
![]()
and not as bad as you think![]()
![]()
I am a total needle wuss when it comes to injections (and have similar passing out stories) but if I could get tattooed every day, I would do it.
Getting tattooed is a very different idea than a needle being plunged an inch into your body once to hit a vein. It's not always easy, but that depends on what part of the body you're getting inked for the most part.
Nino, sometime when you're feeling brave and have a good meal in your belly, go into a tattoo shop and have them do a line with no ink so you can feel what it's like. It's rough at first but when the endorphins kick in after the first couple minutes it's a whole 'nother story.
The bend is due to my arm and the angle it was stretched at when I took that picture. I assure you the neck is very straight when my arm is down at my side. Thanks for the comments all, I'll let my artist know his work is admired.
Best one ive heard:i'll tell you what my tattooer told me when i was telling him about my friends saying "I want a tattoo but I had needles"
And I quote: "Don't think of it as a needles...its more like a sewing machine." I reminded him about that a week ago and he couldn't stop laughing. He was like "I SAID THAT?!?! Why would i say that!?" haha