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The hardest question ever asked here on T.B. Can you handle it?
- Thread starter CaribooBass
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I dunno, I heard pink is for girls.
But I did have Jake Serek make me a Lincoln in “Flamingo Pink” from a 1957 Lincoln Premier! So maybe that’s a myth.
Honestly though, I love it.
But I did have Jake Serek make me a Lincoln in “Flamingo Pink” from a 1957 Lincoln Premier! So maybe that’s a myth.
Honestly though, I love it.
Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, says surf like a Fender shell pink instrument!
I have never owned one but would have no problem playing one if I liked the tone and playability.
I have a pink bass and I played it at a gig last week. Generally when I play my pink bass the only comment I get is something like “sounds good!” I don’t think I would play a hot pink bass ( too hair metal fir my taste) but mine is more of a coral pink and I think its awesome.
I also have a purple bass.
Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, says surf like a Fender shell pink instrument!
Not even Sea Foam Green?
Sure. I bought my adult daughter a pink Ibanez and it lives at her place. Her husband is a musician and music biz entrepreneur whith a pasison for Les Pauls and Marshll amps, so when ever I go visit i get to play it jamming with him.. Love the sound of the pickups!
I contemplated a "Fiesta Red" P bass as my first bass. It was not like the Fiesta Red of today. It was more like the color of Pepto Bismol. It was 1987 and it would have been perfect for the band I was in which was a fusion of The Archies, Buddy Holly, The Ramones, and Elvis. I have small hands and after looking at a few basses including Fender and Gibson, I settled on a Red and black Ric which I still own. Would I buy one today? Nope
Nope , I find it too loud and tacky…. and I’m pretty sure Barbie already trademarked that color for herself.
I’m sorry, but there is something just inherently creepy about grown men putting hello Kitty on their instruments.
I have always had a thing for the "Mary Kay" type of finish. Like this Lull I almost bought awhile back....very pale, translucent pink. Nice.
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Haha....my reply are match to your topic ~ The hardest question ever asked here on T.B
For the most part, I tend to prefer my basses subdued in color scheme and my outfits loud. But there are exceptions. I'd love a pink and pointy bass if I were playing in an 80s hair-metal tribute. And a pink bass would be great in a funk or disco setting.
Someone early in the thread mentioned the history of pink, which I assume has to do with the gender associations. I recall reading an article that, around a century ago, a fashion advice column declared that pink was an unsuitable color for ladies; it was too bold, and only appropriate for men's style. The shift came after WWII, when Americans began to be born more and more in hospitals rather than calling the doctor or midwife out to the house. Maternity wards used a pink tag on the female babies' bassinets and blue on the male ones', so pink got to be synonymous with "It's a Girl!" announcements for baby boomers. It's purely arbitrary. That's the kind of thing academics mean when they talk about "social constructs."
Someone early in the thread mentioned the history of pink, which I assume has to do with the gender associations. I recall reading an article that, around a century ago, a fashion advice column declared that pink was an unsuitable color for ladies; it was too bold, and only appropriate for men's style. The shift came after WWII, when Americans began to be born more and more in hospitals rather than calling the doctor or midwife out to the house. Maternity wards used a pink tag on the female babies' bassinets and blue on the male ones', so pink got to be synonymous with "It's a Girl!" announcements for baby boomers. It's purely arbitrary. That's the kind of thing academics mean when they talk about "social constructs."
My brother, and of course his husband are gay...
Back in the day I met and befriended lots of gay people helping my brother out with local live theater shows and related parties/gatherings...
I'm trying to think of a time I saw pink as being a thing with gay folks.
Maybe your stereotyping groups of people is rooted in something that's less-than cool... just sayin'.
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