The Ugly Duckling/Freak Thread

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Its supposed to be a trident with human toe bones on the tuners. It was on fb so not sure how legit that is

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Blimey they’ve got thirty frets on that thing!

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Of course. Look at the amount of ToneWood™

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It also serves as a carry all for the band’s gear.

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Kowabunga!

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Freak, sure. Ugly duckling? No way, I’d totally play that. :smiley:

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Definitely more freak than ugly duckling. It kind of looks like Picasso trying to paint the Scream.

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Looks like they forgot to take the burl off of the tree first.

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Yep. Puts a whole new spin on the expression, “That bass has balls!” :joy:

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I would for sure play that. It looks like something Carl Thompson would have come up with for Les Claypool.

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1361

Can totally see that

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I love this but would be better on a starry night or amethyst sparkle 'ray

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1363

Looks like that has uses other than playing music.

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You could really feel that bass :slight_smile:

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Those are some pretty bizarre strings. Are they like inter-dimensional or something?

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Looks like the pickguard was laid on top of them for the picture.

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That’s what I was suspecting. A little photoshopping going on!

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If there was ever a bass suited for a song

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Not sure about this one. Ugly color but interesting idea/build…