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Title: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: skorpx1 on November 25, 2012, 01:02:11 AM
So lately iv'e been poking around on various instrument sales websites for giggles and came across this.

(http://static.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/19/001/278/999/DV020_Jpg_Jumbo_512057.269_black_shadow.jpg)

This here my good men and women is the Traben Phoenix 5 stringed bass.

That is most likely the coolest looking bass I have ever seen. Not even a Warwick Stage 2 Streamer looks this awesome. Although I wouldn't mind having a Stage 2 Streamer, I'd still pick the Traben over it. If any of you can find a better looking instrument, please post a picture here. I like looking at stuff I cant afford/might not have for a long time.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: 1pLUs44 on November 25, 2012, 01:49:51 PM
One day, I'm gonna buy this just because it looks so awesome:


(http://www.deanguitars.com/dean_winter_09/1600/VendettaResurrection.jpg)
Dean Vendetta Ressurection
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: The Fugitive on November 25, 2012, 02:41:31 PM
I'm sure you guys know this, but you don't buy an instrument because of the way it looks.....of course unless your just going to hang it on the walk to look at.

Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: Rob52240 on November 25, 2012, 02:42:08 PM
Pretty cool but it's still no keytar.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: lyric1 on November 25, 2012, 05:03:55 PM
Kind of like these two in particular I have.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Guitars/KGrHqJhFWcYtrLBQLsL-CDVg60_57.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Guitars/100_0379.jpg)
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: skorpx1 on November 25, 2012, 05:59:39 PM
Kind of like these two in particular I have.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Guitars/KGrHqJhFWcYtrLBQLsL-CDVg60_57.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Guitars/100_0379.jpg)

I like the guitar that looks like shattered glass/mirror. What's the brand on those two?

I'm sure you guys know this, but you don't buy an instrument because of the way it looks.....of course unless your just going to hang it on the walk to look at.


Despite the all-knowing musical being I am, I still am ashamed to be around people who buy instruments based on their looks, that is just one of the stupidest things you could do. If it sounds like crap but looks like gold some people will (stupidly) buy the thing. However, the pic I put up was one of the best basses you could get a hold of. Those strings make a great sound and I would personally buy it given I had the extra 2.5 grand on me :lol
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: Stalwart on November 25, 2012, 06:04:11 PM
Despite the all-knowing musical being I am, I still am ashamed to be around people who buy instruments based on their looks, that is just one of the stupidest things you could do.

Unless you're in show business.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: skorpx1 on November 25, 2012, 06:06:55 PM
Unless you're in show business.
True but unless you're not going to be playing it at all there really is no reason to buy an instrument based on looks.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: lyric1 on November 25, 2012, 06:31:26 PM
I like the guitar that looks like shattered glass/mirror. What's the brand on those two?

Washburn PS2000 Blackdiamond & the Rhinestone one is the Millennium.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: lyric1 on November 25, 2012, 06:34:09 PM
True but unless you're not going to be playing it at all there really is no reason to buy an instrument based on looks.

Well unless you are a collector & are buying as an investment.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: skorpx1 on November 25, 2012, 07:06:53 PM
Well unless you are a collector & are buying as an investment.
Collectors and investors are probably the few exceptions to buying an instrument for looks. Other than that there shouldn't be a reason for it, unless you plan on picking up random chicks in the closest bar with it.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: uptown on November 25, 2012, 08:23:19 PM
Stradivarius

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/TheAmish/AntonioStradivariusfrontback.jpg)


sometimes less is more.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: RedBull1 on November 25, 2012, 08:27:48 PM
Kind of like these two in particular I have.

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Guitars/KGrHqJhFWcYtrLBQLsL-CDVg60_57.jpg)

(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Guitars/100_0379.jpg)
Did you bedazzle your Guitar?  :rofl :rofl
Broken mirror looks awesome though  :aok
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: skorpx1 on November 25, 2012, 08:40:52 PM
Stradivarius

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk121/TheAmish/AntonioStradivariusfrontback.jpg)


sometimes less is more.
Stradivari's are always nice looking instruments, they sound as good as they look too. Sometimes even better.


Did you bedazzle your Guitar?  :rofl :rofl
Broken mirror looks awesome though  :aok
Bedazzling guitars is the new thing, didn't you hear?
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: lyric1 on November 25, 2012, 10:30:05 PM
Did you bedazzle your Guitar?  :rofl :rofl
Broken mirror looks awesome though  :aok

No Washburn factory made.

The broken mirror is number 83 of 100 & it was the last of that production run to leave the factory.

The Millennium is in fact #1 of 100 & only 43 were made though of this model.



(http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af142/barneybolac/Guitars/T2eC16ZHJF0E9nmFSs4-BQQsnZIHng60_57.jpg)
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: Motherland on November 25, 2012, 11:00:15 PM
All seafoam green Fenders ever. Especially with matching painted headstocks and especially Jaguars and Jazzmasters... and Bass VIs

(http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/prodimages/1966-Fender-Jazzmaster-Sea-Foam-Green-Refin.jpg)

Whether or not they're as obnoxious and flashy as the ones previously posted.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: 1pLUs44 on November 25, 2012, 11:32:12 PM
I'm sure you guys know this, but you don't buy an instrument because of the way it looks.....of course unless your just going to hang it on the walk to look at.



I've always been a big fan of Dean. I have a cheap-o little Dean Mini Flying V that I still play sometimes, it's a very smooth playing instrument, it's lightweight, and even though it doesn't have the full set of frets (only 21 I think), it's a great one to play.

My personal baby I own right now is a Fender American Special Telecaster, cost me about 850$, and it's definitely my favorite over any of my others. But I believe that I'd play that Vendetta Resurrection just as much as my Telecaster if I were to own it. Just because I still love my little 125$ flying V, so I wonder what a 500$ guitar could be like?  :aok
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: lyric1 on November 26, 2012, 12:50:37 AM
All seafoam green Fenders ever. Especially with matching painted headstocks and especially Jaguars and Jazzmasters... and Bass VIs

(http://www.rocknrollvintage.com/prodimages/1966-Fender-Jazzmaster-Sea-Foam-Green-Refin.jpg)

Whether or not they're as obnoxious and flashy as the ones previously posted.

Nice love the green.

This Fender I found to be interesting.

http://www.guitarhangar.com/roto/1961fenderstrat/
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: danny76 on November 26, 2012, 06:24:09 AM
When I saw the thread name I was expecting blinging altimeters :headscratch:
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: skorpx1 on November 26, 2012, 03:16:01 PM
I also found another bass, this time acoustic, made by Washburn to be decent looking.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/washburn-ab45-5-string-acoustic-electric-bass

I like how they put slots behind the strings instead of a regular round hole.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: icepac on November 27, 2012, 12:01:42 PM
(http://www.combat-guitars.com/gallery/guitar/p-5/004.jpg)

(http://www.combat-guitars.com/gallery/guitar/p-6/008.jpg)
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: Rob52240 on December 09, 2012, 07:04:31 PM
My Dad and I are planning on making one of these for my sister and brother in law.

(http://www.whamolalab.com/picture/wham%20raven%20full%20dscn3759.jpg?pictureId=2288459)

Mom finally got him to stop rebuilding pianos in the basement and cut back on his woodworking tantrums so he needs a small simple project.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: CZCH64 on December 09, 2012, 08:57:16 PM
(https://www.bluescentric.com/images/bio_images/bb_king_gibson_lucille.jpg)

Lucille......Tops my list.
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: Jappa52 on December 09, 2012, 09:36:33 PM
I like this Instrument...

(http://aviation.watergeek.eu/images/f-4b/f-4-adi.jpg)
Title: Re: Coolest Looking Instrument.
Post by: phatzo on December 10, 2012, 01:26:14 AM
Multiscale by Perry Ormsby

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/orm5.jpg)

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/orm4.jpg)

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/orm3.jpg)

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/orm2.jpg)

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/orm1.jpg)

My Epi LPJ

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/skullhead001.jpg)

8 string multiscale

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/8-4.jpg)

(http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/phatzo/8-1.jpg)