The most absurd bass I've ever seen!

[bobinverted]

This turned up in a recommended search on Ebay and I had to share the laugh...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200412414416&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

A wee bit redundant, no?

 

[bassplayer7770]

That bass needs a D-tuner on the 4-string headstock...

 

[MatticusMania]

Alternate Tunings? Never need to switch basses during a show again!

 

[lousybassplayer]

why not just have a double neck where the upper neck has just a b string on it. Or a triple neck with a 4 in the middle, single above and below.

This could go on.

Edit: Matticus: Good point, but that takes the fun out of having a stack of basses behind you while you play.

 

[David Jayne]

If the 5 string was set up E through C it would make some sense.

 

[Munjibunga]

5-string and 4-string all on one bass. Something for everyone.

 

[bassteban]

I dunno- I think any double-neck is going to compromise the position of one or both *instruments* as well as end up way heavy, but I could see where it'd be handy to have a 4 for a slight edge in playability(for me)& a 5 for the lower notes/range in a given position.
If this is the most absurd bass you've ever seen though, you must not get out much.

 

[G00D+~VIBES]

I'd tune the 5 std B-G and then 4 tenor style like Stanley. With a looper you could comp out somethin tasty and then solo over it.

 

[lousybassplayer]

oh you guys are all so practical and open minded. why not just ridicule the thing and have some fun?

 

[bassplayer7770]

oh you guys are all so practical and open minded.

Well, thank you! I try.

 

[bassteban]

oh you guys are all so practical and open minded. why not just ridicule the thing and have some fun?

Actually, IRL I am. I'm just being all high & mighty here so you guys will think better of me(because I can't afford a double-neck to compensate for my low self-esteem ).

 

[7StringBassist]

If the 4 String was fretless it would be awesome

 

[G00D+~VIBES]

Or tune the 5 up an octave and tell the rhythm guitarist to take a hike?

 

[G00D+~VIBES]

If the 4 String was fretless it would be awesome

Probably the best idea yet. IMO

 

[5StringBlues]

Actually, IRL I am. I'm just being all high & mighty here so you guys will think better of me(because I can't afford a double-neck to compensate for my low self-esteem ).

Kinda early in the day to be all high.



And mighty.

 

[lousybassplayer]

agree 7string, but if it had a little more practical purpose it may never have wound up here for us to see. Then I couldn't be a smartass and work would be so much more boring. I just can't imagine having to continue to offer my opinion on rosewood boards, sunburst finishes, or whether brand X is crap or the greatest thing ever on every thread.

 

[__HM__]

If the 4 String was fretless it would be awesome

*Buys bass*
*Defrets the 4-string side*
What do I win?

 

[bassteban]

Kinda early in the day to be all high.



And mighty.

Oh, I would never admit to that.

 

[bobinverted]

If this is the most absurd bass you've ever seen though, you must not get out much.

It's true. I don't get out much and that's the way I like it, uh huh, uh huh.

 

[Exophysical]

Pretty much every bass I've seen Bootsy Colins play has been more obsurd than that one.

On a bit of a side note I always thought it would be awesome if you had a power trio where both guitarists played double neckers, one neck a guitar and one a bass, maby make one guys bas neck a fretless for good measure. Besides the fun of randomly switching necks just to keep the audience guessing who's playing what the possiblilitys are MIND BLOWING! Harmonizing bass solos anyone?