White basses on stage

[Wisebass]

Hi Standalone

I like white basses, but they can be sooooo fragile….

...sometimes

may the bassbe with you

Wise(b)ass

 

[EmuBass]

Am I the only one here who believes that
*) white basses sound lighter while dark bass sound darker (as we all hear with our eyes)?
*) therefore white should only be used for pop / fun stuff and dark basses should be used for metal / rock / heavy stuff?
*) Larry Graham is the only legitimate person on this planet who should be allowed to play white / gold?

 

[Squittolo]

Yours truly:

 

[delta7fred]

Here's mine on stage in 1971 (along with a white Strat and a cream Tele). (Edit 2 Teles!)

 

[Flamingo21]

Am I the only one here who believes that
*) white basses sound lighter while dark bass sound darker (as we all hear with our eyes)?
*) therefore white should only be used for pop / fun stuff and dark basses should be used for metal / rock / heavy stuff?
*) Larry Graham is the only legitimate person on this planet who should be allowed to play white / gold?

Yes, you are.

 

[Flamingo21]

Here's mine on stage in 1971 (along with a white Strat and a cream Tele).

Both guitars look like teles to me.

 

[Flamingo21]

Yours truly:

Squittolo, your link doesn't work.

 

[delta7fred]

Both guitars look like teles to me.

You are quite correct. The photo was taken not long after I joined and the guy on the left swapped to Strat very soon after that.

I vaguely remember the Tele but the Strat is what he played for the next few years.

 

[Squittolo]

Squittolo, your link doesn't work.

Fixed! Thanks.

 

[Double E]

I have come to appreciate the white finish on my Ibanez. I used to consider it sort of second to my black, dark stain, and sunburst basses.
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It looks good and stands out on a festival stage without being ostentatious or showy.

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It’s going to show the stage lighting, so it becomes a part of the light show.

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And it fits in great at church!

Here’s one of me on stage with my Ibanez! It was virtually brand new at the time of this picture.

Good times, miss that bass a bunch.

 

[Standalone]

Counterpoint: I don't like white basses (or white cars), but I have one!

I don't really care that much, but I'd still rather it was almost any other color. ('86 MIJ fretless Fender J, w/b/w pg)

But, you do you, man. You seem to be having fun with it. Rock on.

I really thought I felt the same way but after this bass’s tone and light weight and playability earned the call for this project, the finish really grew on me. I’ve otherwise been an ash and sunburst fan...

 

[Flamingo21]

I really thought I felt the same way but after this bass’s tone and light weight and playability earned the call for this project, the finish really grew on me. I’ve otherwise been an ash and sunburst fan...
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It has a nice strap as well!

 

[mojomike001]

I’ve got only one white bass in my collection. It’s a clone of a ‘58 P and it’s the one I call my #1.

 

[bassrique]

 

[JRA]

i tried to vote black, but it wouldn't tabulate.

i like 'em all...even the white ones!


some good looking axes here...

 

[Sid the Kid]

White basses look great on stage, I agree!

 

[bearfoot]

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[maxschrek]

I definitely favor mine.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

Never mind your gear... the fact that you have Taken, Cast Away, Twister and Mrs. Doubtfire on dvd makes you a winner in my book... and the white PJ is pretty ok too.

Lol. Hey... thanks for noticing! Although I cannot take “full” credit for the movies. The wife and daughters had some input. Thanks again!

 

[Skillet]

Another white Ibanez. Notice how it's the brightest thing in this otherwise subdued picture...