Carbon fiber, and it weighs over 9 lbs, so I think it would probably take a zombie's head clean off in one swing and would have incredible durability. Also it would be perfectly playable afterwards.
Could get slippery after a while though.
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When the zombies come...
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Carbon fiber, and it weighs over 9 lbs, so I think it would probably take a zombie's head clean off in one swing and would have incredible durability. Also it would be perfectly playable afterwards.
Could get slippery after a while though.
I would have to go with my B Quad.
I would sharpen the horns for maximum slicing damage. If the body broke off, which I'm sure it would, I would be left with a very light yet hard carbon fiber neck to go crazy with.
I would sharpen the horns for maximum slicing damage. If the body broke off, which I'm sure it would, I would be left with a very light yet hard carbon fiber neck to go crazy with.
You know, I'd have to say I'd be using my Spector. Lightest out of the three.
Now if I'm stealing, what about JT's double neck?
Now if I'm stealing, what about JT's double neck?
Both of my basses are made of ash, so I think either one would work fine. I'd probably pick the jazz, though. More ergonomic!
heh. he probably never even thought of a zombie escape plan, much less one posted at his house.
Nice!! I remember reading World War Z and loving it.
I have to say...this is the best thread on TalkBass. Period.
How 'bout a late 70's Peavey T-40. Totaly useless as a musical instrument but it'd make a dandy zombie-swatter..................B.
This:
Sorry 'bout hacking this thread, but I saw a thread this week about which bass James Bond would play... THIS IS IT!
Nah. I would just let the zombies eat me if I were playing that bass while being eaten.
Fo sho.
I had a gig about 8 years ago where I thought I was going to need to use my bass to defend myself. We were playing an instrumental so our singer left the stage. Some drunk jumped up and started talking through the mic while we were playing. I reached over and shoved him off the stage, then went back to playing. He got back on the stage and stood right in front of me and made a slicing gesture on his throat, like he was going to slit my throat. I kept playing, but was ready to use my bass to protect myself if necessary. It was a Tobias Toby Pro, solid maple, so I think it would have worked well. After what seemed like a long time the bouncers finally showed up and kicked him out, so I didn't need to.
why would i use my bass when i can use my large arsenal of firearms to shoot them? i also have several baseball bats. i guess if my bass were the only thing i had i suppose i'd use it, but only if i can find nothing else.
I'd go for my Heartfield DR4 fretless. Lightweight and with a carbon fiber layer in the neck. I'm afraid my Stingrays would be too heavy and unwieldy (plus, I like them more) and the only thing my upright would be good for is hiding behind.
theres 2 id pick (i only own one tho)
westfield thunderbird (mine)
1. i droped it down a flight of stairs and it was still in tune
2. its cheep
3. its mahogany (and is 3 inches thick in the body)
4. ive used it in a fight befor
5. the neck is like a baseball bat
and the 2nd one
(if i can make it from east killbride to glasgow and i stop by my fave music store)
kramer aluminum flying v bass
aluminum neck... seems pretty strong
westfield thunderbird (mine)
1. i droped it down a flight of stairs and it was still in tune
2. its cheep
3. its mahogany (and is 3 inches thick in the body)
4. ive used it in a fight befor
5. the neck is like a baseball bat
and the 2nd one
(if i can make it from east killbride to glasgow and i stop by my fave music store)
kramer aluminum flying v bass
aluminum neck... seems pretty strong
You sir, fail in the ways of the ninja.
But seriously, in the event of a zombie uprising, firearms are nice but impractical for a number of reasons:
- They run out of ammo. Unless you are with the military, rescuing people, you are digging in waiting for the military, without a steady supply of ammo. We'll talk when you've been holed up in your makeshift fortress (you do have a makeshift fortress, right?) for several months. What are you gonna do, throw your glocks at them?
- They are loud and thus attract attention. Everytime you fire, you might as well put a huge neon sign over your head saying: "Brains! Get ur brains here!".
- They are nowhere near as awesome as a bass. They just aren't. Zombie apocalypse or not, you gotta look cool.
- A lot of people believe guns to be the best defense against zombies, so you're not only going to attract zombies, you're going to attract people. People who will eat your food and kill your puppies. Bad people.
Maybe even guitarists *shudder*
So. Yeah. I'd say go for a melee weapon.
You sir, fail in the ways of the ninja.
But seriously, in the event of a zombie uprising, firearms are nice but impractical for a number of reasons:
- They run out of ammo. Unless you are with the military, rescuing people, you are digging in waiting for the military, without a steady supply of ammo. We'll talk when you've been holed up in your makeshift fortress (you do have a makeshift fortress, right?) for several months. What are you gonna do, throw your glocks at them?
- They are loud and thus attract attention. Everytime you fire, you might as well put a huge neon sign over your head saying: "Brains! Get ur brains here!".
- They are nowhere near as awesome as a bass. They just aren't. Zombie apocalypse or not, you gotta look cool.
- A lot of people believe guns to be the best defense against zombies, so you're not only going to attract zombies, you're going to attract people. People who will eat your food and kill your puppies. Bad people.
Maybe even guitarists *shudder*
So. Yeah. I'd say go for a melee weapon.
sir. if theres a zombie apocolypse i want you to be our leader
