Weirdest, most awesome bass ever?

[mc_muench]

ALL HAIL TO THE MOTHMAN!

 

[moonshinegtrs]

Since we're talking weird, can't forget about Sling Blade:

Built during a build off (again a couple of years back)... Here's the thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/moonshines-tb-bass-
build-entry-684492/

Moonshine

 

[lowphatbass]

Is that yours? And what brand? It's cool looking indeed

Yes, it's mine. Got it from the Ukraine, it's a Ural. It's a great "dirty bass", incredible mid-range grind.

Check out the guts in this thing...

 

[facepalmmaster]

Since we're talking weird, can't forget about Sling Blade:

Built during a build off (again a couple of years back)... Here's the thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/moonshines-tb-bass-
build-entry-684492/

Moonshine

I had seen guitars built as banjos, but never basses Nice!

 

[facepalmmaster]

Yes, it's mine. Got it from the Ukraine, it's a Ural. It's a great "dirty bass", incredible mid-range grind

Nice, even though I don't quite know exactly what that means, i know it's good (still new to bass)

 

[James Hart]

If I played seven string bass, I would totally steal that from you I'll stick to my four stringer though

thanks... I think

I have a couple 4 stringers too (and 5 & 6 as well). The 7 is real fun to play... it's my main bass since I got it.

 

[facepalmmaster]

thanks... I think

I have a couple 4 stringers too (and 5 & 6 as well). The 7 is real fun to play... it's my main bass since I got it.

It was a complement, don't worry. I think i need to have been playing for a bit more than 2 months to move to 7 string

 

[leegreenman]

I don't think of The Monster (my custom Moser Arachnid Ultra) as "weird" Most definitely "unconventional", though! You can be the judge!

Cheers!

I think the best bass for metal discussion has been settled for once and for all!

 

[James Hart]

It was a complement, don't worry. I think i need to have been playing for a bit more than 2 months to move to 7 string

I took it as one... the "I think" was about the mention of theft

I tune the 7 like a guitar with a low B added... but in the standard octave as basses. I don't think the number of strings should be limited by the amount of time logged in playing, so long as the time to learn the strings is taken.

 

[LegoBass]

Not sure how many of y'all have seen this one, but here it is again. My baby, the Lego Bass. Pretty out there if I do say so myself.

 

[facepalmmaster]

I took it as one... the "I think" was about the mention of theft

I tune the 7 like a guitar with a low B added... but in the standard octave as basses. I don't think the number of strings should be limited by the amount of time logged in playing, so long as the time to learn the strings is taken.

Yeah, I just wanted to master, or at least get fairly adept, at four string before moving to 5 or above. Plus, money

 

[facepalmmaster]

Not sure how many of y'all have seen this one, but here it is again. My baby, the Lego Bass. Pretty out there if I do say so myself.

Must be hard to slap on this ;P

 

[Duckwater]

I think my Minarik qualifies for this thread, I've posted her a few times.


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[facepalmmaster]

I think my Minarik qualifies for this thread, I've posted her a few times.


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Very ghost-like, I like it

 

[Flashback Bass]

1984 Guild X-608 Crue Flying Star
(Designed by Nikki Sixx)

1985 Guild X-666 Blade Runner

 

[jbybj]

I had high hopes for this one, but it failed as a bass. The body is one piece of solid oak burl. There is a reason why burl is used as a top only. The body flexed significantly. Tuning up the strings would raise the action about 1/4". After a few days at tuned tension, the action would creep up another 1/8" or so.

Someday I might try routing some 3/4" deep channels in the back of this thing, and glue some purpleheart in place to try and stabilize it. The original builder, (late 60's) installed some rods in the body, I'm guessing to stabilize it, and I don't know how far they extend or if they angle towards the front or the back. Anyone in L.A. have access to an x-ray machine?

JBY

 

[facepalmmaster]

1984 Guild X-608 Crue Flying Star
(Designed by Nikki Sixx)

1985 Guild X-666 Blade Runner

The first one is okay, but the second one is AWESOME!

 

[facepalmmaster]

I had high hopes for this one, but it failed as a bass. The body is one piece of solid oak burl. There is a reason why burl is used as a top only. The body flexed significantly. Tuning up the strings would raise the action about 1/4". After a few days at tuned tension, the action would creep up another 1/8" or so.

Someday I might try routing some 3/4" deep channels in the back of this thing, and glue some purpleheart in place to try and stabilize it. The original builder, (late 60's) installed some rods in the body, I'm guessing to stabilize it, and I don't know how far they extend or if they angle towards the front or the back. Anyone in L.A. have access to an x-ray machine?

JBY

Still looks cool

 

[spaz21387]

the five-0 sonic weapon bass... this was an ibanez gio but not anymore...

IMAG0474 by spaz21387, on Flickr

 

[Clammy]

That is very nice, but how does it play? It looks amazing

Thanks!!

She plays like butter! A MUCH better bass than I am a bassist! The best thing about a Neal Moser built bass or guitar is that the playability and sound are unsurpassed!

Cheers!