I considered black tuners, however I already dished out a bit on the new gotoh bridge so I can't be screwed now.

[QUOTE=FunkMetalBass;17662800]Tobacco sunburst & tortoise shell are much more common than black and tortoise shell.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that too. 'Round my way the most common combo I've seen for basses with pickguards is black and turtle but that's just a local thing.

I'm actually going to try and paint my pickguard red.

[QUOTE=gaslight;17662822]Yeah, that too. 'Round my way the most common combo I've seen for basses with pickguards is black and turtle but that's just a local thing.[/QUOTE]

That's because black and turtle is nice.

[quote=funkyhoney;17662825]That's because black and turtle is nice.[/quote]

I think it's really because somebody realized long ago that black and rosewood look like sh*t together, but it was cheap, so they put on a disgusting vomit-colored pickguard that was shiny to detract attention from the horrific-looking bass.

That, or somebody just hates bassists. I really can't think of the last time I've seen a black guitar with a tort pickguard.

Incidentally when was the last time you saw a decent looking guitar fullstop? Other than the "classic designs" - tele, strat, les paul, SG etc. They generally are outrageous looking things with grotesque colours.

[quote=funkyhoney;17662837]Incidentally when was the last time you saw a decent looking guitar fullstop? Other than the "classic designs" - tele, strat, les paul, SG etc. They generally are outrageous looking things with grotesque colours.[/quote]

I quite like the look of PRS guitars and most Ibanez guitars, but you're right, I like the Les Paul style most. Plus, they sound so gooood.

Bright, bold colors are better than shitty blacks and whites.

I have a lovely looking PRS it's white body, turtle pickguard, rosewood fretboard.

[QUOTE=FunkMetalBass;17662848]I quite like the look of PRS guitars and most Ibanez guitars, but you're right, I like the Les Paul style most. Plus, they sound so gooood.[/QUOTE]

My guitarist has a les paul and a tele. All you'll ever need :smoke:

I'm wanting a stingray/sterling or a P special. I think I'll never want another bass for purposes other than collectables then. Although an acoustic would be nice.

Haha, collectable basses. Like baseball cards except they cost a few grand each. Bless 'em.

If I can snap up an acoustic bass and a 5 string fretless I'll be done for basses other than collectables. Then we can high five.

[quote=funkyhoney;17662860]My guitarist has a les paul and a tele. All you'll ever need :smoke:

I'm wanting a stingray/sterling or a P special. I think I'll never want another bass for purposes other than collectables then. Although an acoustic would be nice.[/quote]

I really find my Stingray to be a one-trick pony. I much prefer a P-bass for slapping or fingerstyle. However, nothing beats a Stingray with steel strings for a pick tone.

[QUOTE=gaslight;17662863]Haha, collectable basses. Like baseball cards except they cost a few grand each. Bless 'em.

If I can snap up an acoustic bass and a 5 string fretless I'll be done for basses other than collectables. Then we can high five.[/QUOTE]

Give you my Musician for a Babe Ruth :smash:

I want an acoustic, and one other nice electric, most likely a P/P special to match my jazz.

[QUOTE=FunkMetalBass;17662865]I really find my Stingray to be a one-trick pony. I much prefer a P-bass for slapping or fingerstyle. However, nothing beats a Stingray with steel strings for a pick tone.[/QUOTE]

Yeah Ray's are a bit like that. I really need a bass with a nice fast neck. Jazz with a P neck is a bit... Eh, sometimes haha.

I want a P special body with a 24 fret Jazz neck.

[quote=funkyhoney;17662870]Yeah Ray's are a bit like that. I really need a bass with a nice fast neck. Jazz with a P neck is a bit... Eh, sometimes haha.

I want a P special body with a 24 fret Jazz neck.[/quote]

I like the P-neck.

Fender made the spacing too wide at the bridge and too narrow at the nut. They need to stop that sh*t.

Oh, by the way.

http://www.riverstonehaze.com/default.htm

Using that link bypasses the splash screen as it isn't ready yet, but have a poke around. Ironically enough we're completely redoing the design after new years.

[QUOTE=FunkMetalBass;17662873]I like the P-neck.

Fender made the spacing too wide at the bridge and too narrow at the nut. They need to stop that sh*t.[/QUOTE]

Fair enough. I really just want at least one bass with a fast neck for punky type stuff.

I'm considering just modifying my Cort Gb34a a bit, it's great to play and well built, just a bit dodgy pups/electronics.

Although I could buy an Artisan.

[QUOTE=funkyhoney;17662868]Give you my Musician for a Babe Ruth :smash:

I want an acoustic, and one other nice electric, most likely a P/P special to match my jazz.[/QUOTE]

Will only trade for mint condition Shoeless Joe Jackson rookie card.

[QUOTE=gaslight;17662882]Will only trade for mint condition Shoeless Joe Jackson rookie card.[/QUOTE]

Don't lie. You want my Musician bad :lol:

I'll let you play it if I move to Sydney.

[quote=funkyhoney;17662879]Fair enough. I really just want at least one bass with a fast neck for punky type stuff.[/quote]

I'd look into a Peavy T-40 or a Gibson Grabber. They seem to have great punk-tones and really fast necks.

[QUOTE=funkyhoney;17662884]Don't lie. You want my Musician bad :lol:[/QUOTE]

Nah I love my SR500, it's my true love.

Bahahah. You're a bad text liar.

Anyway I'm out, I have to try and sleep at least.

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