"Why did you do it? Why did you do this thing to me?"

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Post by s_mcsleazy » Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:34 pm

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LOL "Condition: Fair" :fp:
i'm more curious what was in the dude's head when he came up with this idea.
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Post by JSett » Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:44 pm

s_mcsleazy wrote:
Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:34 pm
dc wrote:
Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:12 am
LOL "Condition: Fair" :fp:
i'm more curious what was in the dude's head when he came up with this idea.
To be honest, it makes some sense. Each pickup with its own controls and outputs to 3 different amps. It probably sounded fucking HUGE. It's ugly as sin but I actually love it's utter insanity
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Post by Embenny » Sun Aug 15, 2021 9:47 pm

This apparently used to be a '61 Jazz Bass.

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Post by will » Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:08 pm

It's perfect for my Spongebob Squareband!

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Post by Ceylon » Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:34 am

mbene085 wrote:
Sun Aug 15, 2021 9:47 pm
This apparently used to be a '61 Jazz Bass.

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Only $6k! But you have to supply your own case after it's safely shipped worldwide.
- Plays Great, Sounds Great
- Yes the Crab (Cancer Astrology) on Back of Body is HAND-Painted!!!
- No Case
- I Have 35 Extra Photos
- Can Safely Ship Worldwide!
See that crab, kid? Uh-huh, that's hand painted right there. Yes siree Bob.
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Post by CROSS_guitars » Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:10 pm

The finish is actually kind of cool.

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Post by DaddyDom » Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:04 pm

johnnysomersett wrote:
Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:44 pm
s_mcsleazy wrote:
Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:34 pm
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Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:12 am


LOL "Condition: Fair" :fp:
i'm more curious what was in the dude's head when he came up with this idea.
To be honest, it makes some sense. Each pickup with its own controls and outputs to 3 different amps. It probably sounded fucking HUGE. It's ugly as sin but I actually love it's utter insanity
What was in his head is maybe "I'ma gonna make this juuust like my new car!" :freako: :w00t:

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Post by cestlamort » Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:10 am

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The fretboard appears to have been painted or dyed red.
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sigh. But ... they somehow decided not to dye the bridge to match.

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Post by s_mcsleazy » Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:26 am

cestlamort wrote:
Fri Aug 20, 2021 11:10 am
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The fretboard appears to have been painted or dyed red.
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sigh. But ... they somehow decided not to dye the bridge to match.
this is the only thing i can think of when i see this.
https://youtu.be/-qdbNbSTtGc
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Post by JSett » Sat Oct 23, 2021 10:55 pm

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Silly Rabbit, don't you know scooped mids are for kids?

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Post by Pacafeliz » Sun Oct 24, 2021 3:15 am

:derp: HOLY SHIT!!! :fp: :wtf:
i love delay SO much ...that i procrastinate all the time.

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Post by s_mcsleazy » Sun Oct 24, 2021 3:32 am

calling will. calling will. rescue job needed
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Post by will » Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:57 am

s_mcsleazy wrote:
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calling will. calling will. rescue job needed

I actually think this one looks like fun - though I would get it a set of neck screws that match.

I don’t think I’ve seen the 22.5” scale / Floyd Rose combo before.

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Post by JSett » Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:19 am

I love that the dude who made it was so utterly impressed with his work he even signed the headstock.

I also think this would probably be a hoot to play, but still sacrilegious.
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